Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes
Portugal advanced to the World Cup round of 16 after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia, sealed by a late goal from Gonçalo Ramos. The match concluded with intense controversy as a potential equalizer by Croatia was disallowed following a video review for offside.
Why it matters
The match highlights the high-stakes nature of international sports and the ongoing impact of VAR technology on match outcomes.
In the 109th minute of a wild, pulsating, nerve-shredding World Cup match for the ages, referee Espen Eskås finally called time.
The article provides a play-by-play account of a sporting event without bias toward either team.
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