Carlos Queiroz criticizes VAR after Ghana's penalty claim against England

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Carlos Queiroz criticizes VAR after Ghana's penalty claim against England
Summary

Carlos Queiroz, Ghana's head coach, expressed frustration over a penalty appeal not given in a 0-0 draw against England at the World Cup in Massachusetts. Queiroz questioned the effectiveness of VAR, suggesting it was inattentive during a challenge on Prince Adu by England's Ezri Konsa. Despite Ghana's appeals and opportunities, the match ended without goals. Queiroz acknowledged England's possession dominance but noted that both teams had their chances.

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  • Ghana and England played to a 0-0 draw in the World Cup.
  • Queiroz criticized the handling of VAR decisions post-match.
  • Ghana had a late penalty appeal for a challenge on Prince Adu.
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Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz joked that the video assistant referee must have gone for a coffee after claiming England escaped a penalty and red card in Tuesday’s World Cup clash. After both teams won their Group L openers, the well-drilled Black Stars sat back and frustrated Thomas Tuchel’s men on an overcast afternoon in Massachusetts.

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Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz joked that the video assistant referee must have gone for a coffee after saying England escaped a penalty and red card in Tuesday's goalless World Cup stalemate.

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