The second achievement of Japan against Spain this Thursday evening (2-1) talk a lot. The reason ? On Ritsu Doan’s left side cross for Ao Tanaka, the ball looked like it went out of bounds. But after a long video check, the goal of Samourai Blue has indeed been validated. A decision that eliminated Germany and allowed the Japanese to take first place in Group E, to the detriment of Spain. And which is controversial both across the Rhine and on the other side of the Pyrenees because viewing the images leaves room for doubt. “As in 1966 in the World Cup final against England at Wembley Stadium, there was another controversial decision and again Germany lost in the end“, noted Bild. On his side, Sport says: “Surreal! VAR validated Japan’s goal but… did the ball go out? VAR ruled the ball hadn’t completely left the back line and awarded Tanaka the goal.»
Asked about the subject, Luis Enrique was quite annoyed: “I saw a photo that must be faked or manipulated, because it’s impossible for this photo to be real. I felt something fishy was going on when VAR took so long to decide… I have nothing to say“said the coach of La Roja.