VAR technology disallows Croatia's late equaliser against Portugal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 2:07 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Croatia's hopes for a last-minute equaliser against Portugal were dashed when a goal from Josko Gvardiol was ruled out due to an offside on Petar Sucic. The decision was aided by Snickometer technology, which confirmed contact by Igor Matanovic before the ball deflected off Renato Veiga. Portugal had just taken the lead through a goal from Goncalo Ramos. This incident highlights the role of advanced technology in match officiating. The match is ongoing.
- •Josko Gvardiol's goal for Croatia disallowed in stoppage time.
- •Offside decision was based on Petar Sucic's position.
- •Snickometer confirmed contact by Igor Matanovic before the deflection.
- •Portugal leads following a goal from Goncalo Ramos.
- •Match remains in progress as Croatia seeks an equaliser.
- 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — What is ‘Snicko’? The technology used by VAR to disallow Croatia’s equaliser vs Portugal
"Croatia were denied a last-minute equaliser against Portugal thanks to the help of some technology known as the Snickometer. Josko Gvardiol thought he had made it 2-2 in stoppage time, shortly after Goncalo Ramos had come off the bench to give Portugal the lead, only for his goal to be ruled out for an offside on Petar Sucic.
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