Post by account_disabled on Jan 10, 2024 6:00:09 GMT -5
A decision requested by video arbitration (VAR), led to the penalty that Karim Ansarifard converted in added time and that prevented Portugal's victory in Saransk (1-1), condemned to second place in the group and a round of 16 tie against Uruguay.
Those wary of technology were loaded with arguments in the duel at the Mordovia Arena. The monitors monopolized attention that the grass did not demand. Given the lack of effectiveness and the few opportunities, it was the televisions that created the actions with chicha in a duel with more intensity than game.
On up to three decisive occasions, the VAR entered the scene. The first, to indicate a penalty in favor of Portugal, at the beginning of the second half, which Cristiano Ronaldo wasted. Then, to judge a possible attack by the Portuguese captain on Morteza Pouraliganji. The referee, the Paraguayan Enrique Cáceres, looked and watched the action. He and interpreted. He saw something. He didn't know why and got a yellow card.
Finally, technology ruled. With Iran agitated by Binance App Users Data what he considered a grievance, he protested a play inside the area, almost at the end. A ball that hit Cedric's hand in the bid for Sardar Azmoun's ball. Karim Ansarifard did not waste the shot from eleven meters, which gave his team the tie.
The goal was only enough to sign the honorable end of a struggling group that still cannot overcome history and reach the group stage for the first time.
It was never close even if the scoreboard says otherwise. Carloz Queiroz's team lacked opportunities, combative and organized with the wind in their favor but short of resources when it comes to something else.
Ricardo Quaresma was the only one capable of understanding the situation for Portugal. The Besiktas attacker used his talent, on the brink of half-time, to put Fernando Santos' team ahead on a day to forget for Cristiano.
Iran is a tough team for anyone. Uncomfortable to play. One of those with craftsmanship and clear ideas. Based on defensive seriousness when the rival is superior. He doesn't allow space and never refuses to slow down. At the slightest contact, the player has no problem falling to the ground and prolonging his stay on the ground. There is no rhythm with Iran, a master at interrupting every game. And a clear slogan: ball losses that promote speed and disorder are prohibited.
The Asian team is well aware of its limitations in high competition but also capable of responding if the occasion requires it. Carlos Queiroz has brought this conviction to his men, faithful as soldiers. They have an asset on the counterattack and are solvent on set pieces. But above all, they are faithful to the cause until the end.
Portugal fell into the trap. Victim of his impatience, first, and his lack of resources later, he did not seem to have the weapons to defeat his opponent. And less with the clarity that at a given moment I might need.
Those wary of technology were loaded with arguments in the duel at the Mordovia Arena. The monitors monopolized attention that the grass did not demand. Given the lack of effectiveness and the few opportunities, it was the televisions that created the actions with chicha in a duel with more intensity than game.
On up to three decisive occasions, the VAR entered the scene. The first, to indicate a penalty in favor of Portugal, at the beginning of the second half, which Cristiano Ronaldo wasted. Then, to judge a possible attack by the Portuguese captain on Morteza Pouraliganji. The referee, the Paraguayan Enrique Cáceres, looked and watched the action. He and interpreted. He saw something. He didn't know why and got a yellow card.
Finally, technology ruled. With Iran agitated by Binance App Users Data what he considered a grievance, he protested a play inside the area, almost at the end. A ball that hit Cedric's hand in the bid for Sardar Azmoun's ball. Karim Ansarifard did not waste the shot from eleven meters, which gave his team the tie.
The goal was only enough to sign the honorable end of a struggling group that still cannot overcome history and reach the group stage for the first time.
It was never close even if the scoreboard says otherwise. Carloz Queiroz's team lacked opportunities, combative and organized with the wind in their favor but short of resources when it comes to something else.
Ricardo Quaresma was the only one capable of understanding the situation for Portugal. The Besiktas attacker used his talent, on the brink of half-time, to put Fernando Santos' team ahead on a day to forget for Cristiano.
Iran is a tough team for anyone. Uncomfortable to play. One of those with craftsmanship and clear ideas. Based on defensive seriousness when the rival is superior. He doesn't allow space and never refuses to slow down. At the slightest contact, the player has no problem falling to the ground and prolonging his stay on the ground. There is no rhythm with Iran, a master at interrupting every game. And a clear slogan: ball losses that promote speed and disorder are prohibited.
The Asian team is well aware of its limitations in high competition but also capable of responding if the occasion requires it. Carlos Queiroz has brought this conviction to his men, faithful as soldiers. They have an asset on the counterattack and are solvent on set pieces. But above all, they are faithful to the cause until the end.
Portugal fell into the trap. Victim of his impatience, first, and his lack of resources later, he did not seem to have the weapons to defeat his opponent. And less with the clarity that at a given moment I might need.
