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Controversial VAR Decision Disallows Netherlands Goal Against France

Coach Koeman and players express frustration over lengthy review process and offside ruling in Euro 2024 match.

  • Netherlands' Xavi Simons' goal was disallowed after VAR determined Denzel Dumfries obstructed the goalkeeper.
  • The decision took nearly three minutes, the longest VAR review of the tournament so far.
  • Both coaches, Ronald Koeman and Didier Deschamps, criticized the extended review time.
  • Despite the disallowed goal, both teams were content with the 0-0 draw, securing four points each in Group D.
  • The incident highlights ongoing debates about the interpretation and implementation of VAR rules in soccer.
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