Why Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty did not get a full VAR evaluate

We’re analysing each VAR resolution made all through all 64 video games on the 2022 World Cup. Discover out why the penalty that Cristiano Ronaldo received for Portugal towards Ghana did not go to a full VAR evaluate.

After every sport, we check out the foremost incidents to look at and clarify the method each when it comes to VAR protocol and the Legal guidelines of the Sport.

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Attainable penalty overturn: Salisu foul on Ronaldo

What occurred: Portugal have been awarded a penalty within the 62nd minute when Cristiano Ronaldo was knocked over by Mohammed Salisu.

VAR resolution: Penalty stands, scored by Ronaldo.

VAR evaluate: This solely required a fast test by the VAR, United States referee Armando Villarreal.

Replays confirmed that Ronaldo undoubtedly bought to the ball first forward of Salisu earlier than there was contact on the Portugal striker’s boot and higher physique.

Although this might actually be thought of a smooth penalty, we’ve to take a look at it in VAR phrases; it might not be seen as a transparent and apparent error by the match referee, fellow American official Ismail Elfath. Equally, if the referee hadn’t given the penalty, it is unlikely the VAR would have suggested a spot kick.

If Salisu had bought to the ball first earlier than Ronaldo this might have been grounds for a full evaluate, however sadly for the Ghana defender he failed to take action.

Ronaldo additionally thought he had scored within the thirty first minute, however the referee had already blown for a foul towards him for a push on Alexander Djiku. The VAR is unable to evaluate something after the referee’s whistle, so he can’t look again on the foul to award the aim.