Ghana supervisor Carlos Queiroz has sarcastically asserted that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was on a break throughout his aspect’s 0-0 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L draw in opposition to England.
Earlier on Tuesday (June 23), Ghana went unbeaten for the second straight time within the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Regardless of relishing 21% possession, they restricted the Three Lions to simply three pictures on track in 90 minutes.
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Nevertheless, the Black Stars may have received all three factors in opposition to England. Jordan Pickford prevented a straight purple card after colliding with Prince Adu simply outdoors the field within the 67th minute. 12 minutes later, Ezri Konsa’s problem on Adu contained in the penalty space went unpunished.
Throughout a post-match press convention, Queiroz was requested to supply his ideas on the 2 aforementioned incidents. He firstly said that Pickford “ought to have been despatched off” earlier than persevering with (h/t The Athletic):
“Is VAR nonetheless working within the World Cup? Can we nonetheless have VAR? I’ve doubts about that. The VAR referee was on trip second half, apparently. As soon as once more, the VAR went for espresso. I prefer to take my coffees every now and then! It is a clear penalty and a purple card (for Konsa). Do you’ve any dobuts about that, or was it solely me who was on the recreation?”
Afterwards, the previous Portugal and Actual Madrid supervisor apologised for his jokes concerning the refereeing at Boston Stadium. He insisted:
“I’m sorry for my sarcasm, but when I say this sort of factor severely, they punish me. So I’m joking.”
Through the Group L stalemate, Ghana created simply 0.17 xG from two pictures on aim. England, alternatively, created 1.36 xG from 19 pictures on aim and accomplished 586 passes, 459 greater than Ghana’s complete move tally.
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Talking on BBC One, England and Manchester United nice Wayne Rooney mentioned Ezri Konsa dedicated a foul in opposition to Prince Adu within the 79th minute of the draw. He mentioned (h/t BBC):
“I feel that is a penalty. Konsa takes an enormous danger. His ft are off the ground when he comes flying in and he will get the person, not the ball. That would simply have been given for my part.”
England are atop Group L with 4 factors, boasting a aim distinction of +2. Alternatively, Ghana even have 4 factors from two group matches, with Croatia and Panama taking over third and fourth spots respectively.
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