'The VAR went for coffee' - Queiroz puzzled as Ghana denied penalty in England draw
Ghanaian coach Carlos Queiroz expressed frustration after his team was denied a penalty in a 0-0 World Cup draw against England. Queiroz questioned the effectiveness of the VAR system, suggesting officials were not paying attention during a critical moment in the match.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing controversies surrounding the implementation and consistency of VAR technology in high-stakes international sports.
The VAR went for coffee – Queiroz puzzled as Ghana denied penalty in England draw Ghana were denied what seemed to be a clear penalty late on against England, as the teams played out a 0-0 draw at the World Cup. Carlos Queiroz suggested the VAR officials "went for coffee" during Ghana's goalless draw with England, after Ezri Konsa was fortunate not to concede a late penalty.
The article reports on a coach's subjective complaints regarding a sporting event without taking a stance on the validity of the penalty claim.
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