Ghana's Semenyo calls for aggressive approach with refs ahead of Croatia match

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Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Ghana's Semenyo calls for aggressive approach with refs ahead of Croatia match

Summary

Ahead of their World Cup group stage match against Croatia on June 27, Ghana's Antoine Semenyo has urged teammates to adopt a more aggressive strategy with officials regarding VAR decisions. The Black Stars felt they were denied a clear penalty against England due to VAR in a previous match, which has led to frustrations within the team. Semenyo suggested players should protest more assertively to attract referees' attention to potential fouls. Head coach Carlos Queiroz also expressed concerns about the effectiveness of VAR and the need for improvements to ensure fair officiating in future games. Ghana's performance against Croatia is crucial as a victory could secure their advancement in the tournament.

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Key Details

•Ghana faces Croatia on June 27 in a key World Cup match.
•Semenyo advocates for a more aggressive player response to referees.
•Queiroz questions the reliability of VAR after past penalty oversight.
•The Black Stars currently have one point after a draw with England.
•A win against Croatia could secure qualification for the next round.

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10:33 PMCBS Sports — Ghana's Antoine Semenyo urges teammates to be more aggressive with World Cup refs over VAR

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Frustrated by missed penalty calls, the Black Stars may take a more aggressive approach with officials ahead of a crucial group stage finale against Croatia
— CBS Sportsby Chuck Booth

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