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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere

Why Harry Kane’s missed penalty was overturned by VAR in England v Croatia

Harry Kane received a major reprieve in England’s opening game of the World Cup as VAR intervened to order a retake.

Kane saw his penalty saved by Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic, but referee Clement Turpin paused the game to announce that the kick would be taken again.

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