The United States Women’s National Team continued its run in World Cup play, punching their ticket to the semifinals with a 2-1 win over host country France on Friday.
But it sure didn’t come easy.
A pair of Megan Rapinoe goals gave USWNT a 2-0 lead, but Wendi Renard got her team back in the game with an 81st minute goal off a set piece.
And then, controversy happened, just a few minutes later.
USWNT’s Kelley O’Hara blocked a cross with her hand in the box, and many were lobbying for a hand ball. Sure, her arm was down, but the way the referees have been officiating matches thus far, that normally would’ve been viewed to be a penalty. And, for some reason, the play never even went to VAR. Judge for yourself.
https://twitter.com/TheRenderMedia/status/1144710333178830848
Many seemed to believe it should’ve resulted in a penalty kick, which would’ve tied the match.
Third #USWNT goal called back for offside- not reviewed.
Handball and penalty in favor of France- not reviewed.
Whats the point of VAR again? #WWC #USA #FRA
— herculez gomez (@herculezg) June 28, 2019
If that is not a handball, then there hasn’t been a single handball in this tournament. #FRAUSA
— Gorilla Talk (@AtlGorillaTalk) June 28, 2019
How is THAT not a handball? Or even taken to VAR? Oh come on
— Zito (@_Zeets) June 28, 2019
Interesting.
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