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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Harry Latham-Coyle

How does ‘Snicko’ work at the World Cup? Why Croatia were denied equaliser against Portugal by VAR technology

Croatia were left to rue the involvement of “Snicko” technology at the World Cup after being denied a stoppage-time equaliser by the video assistant referee (VAR).

Josko Gvardiol had appeared to keep his side’s hopes of progressing alive when he turned home from close range in the 13th minute of additional time to level the match with Portugal football at 2-2.

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