Why was Kane's penalty retaken against Croatia?
Harry Kane's penalty against Croatia was retaken because the goalkeeper moved off his line early and a defender encroached into the penalty area. The VAR intervention ensured the rules were applied correctly, allowing England to score on the second attempt.
Why it matters
This highlights the technical application of VAR in modern football and how officiating decisions directly influence match outcomes.
By Dale Johnson Football issues correspondent Published 27 minutes ago Harry Kane was able to give England the lead against Croatia from the penalty spot - but only thanks to the video assistant referee.
The article provides a factual, rule-based explanation of a sports officiating decision.
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