Why Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty did not get a full VAR overview

We’re analysing each VAR resolution made all through all 64 video games on the 2022 World Cup. Discover out why the penalty that Cristiano Ronaldo gained for Portugal in opposition to Ghana did not go to a full VAR overview.

After every recreation, we check out the key incidents to look at and clarify the method each when it comes to VAR protocol and the Legal guidelines of the Sport.

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Potential penalty overturn: Salisu foul on Ronaldo

What occurred: Portugal had been awarded a penalty within the 62nd minute when Cristiano Ronaldo was knocked over by Mohammed Salisu.

VAR resolution: Penalty stands, scored by Ronaldo.

VAR overview: This solely required a fast verify by the VAR, United States referee Armando Villarreal.

Replays confirmed that Ronaldo undoubtedly obtained to the ball first forward of Salisu earlier than there was contact on the Portugal striker’s boot and higher physique.

Despite the fact that this might actually be thought-about a gentle penalty, we now have to take a look at it in VAR phrases; it might not be seen as a transparent and apparent error by the match referee, fellow American official Ismail Elfath.

If Salisu had obtained to the ball first earlier than Ronaldo this might have been grounds for a full overview, however sadly for the Ghana defender he failed to take action.

Ronaldo additionally thought he had scored within the thirty first minute, however the referee had already blown for a foul in opposition to him for a push on Alexander Djiku. The VAR is unable to overview something after the referee’s whistle, so he can’t look again on the foul to award the aim.