World Cup
Why penalty for Portugal vs. Ghana match didn't go for full VAR review
By ComeDigitalize News
24th November, 2022
We're analysing every VAR decision made throughout all 64 games at the 2022 World Cup. Find out why the penalty that Cristiano Ronaldo won for Portugal against Ghana didn't go to a full VAR review.
After each game, we take a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game.
Possible penalty overturn: Salisu foul on Ronaldo
What happened: Portugal were awarded a penalty in the 62nd minute when Cristiano Ronaldo was knocked over by Mohammed Salisu.
VAR decision: Penalty stands, scored by Ronaldo.
VAR review: This only required a quick check by the VAR, United States referee Armando Villarreal.
Replays showed that Ronaldo definitely got to the ball first ahead of Salisu before there was contact on t...