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.