Colombia's offsides call costs key goal in World Cup draw against Portugal

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Colombia's offsides call costs key goal in World Cup draw against Portugal
Summary

Colombia faced Portugal in a Group K match in Miami on Saturday night. Late in the game, Colombia appeared to secure a winning goal from defender Davinson Sánchez, but it was overturned after VAR determined he was offside by a narrow margin. The match ultimately ended in a draw, resulting in disappointment for Colombia fans, despite winning Group K. The close call exemplified the razor-thin margins that can impact key moments in soccer.

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  • Colombia's goal was ruled out for offsides by a toe's length.
  • The match ended in a draw.
  • Colombia won Group K despite the draw.
  • Davinson Sánchez was the player who scored the disallowed goal.
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