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A piece of technology well-known to cricket fans sparked one of the wildest moments yet of this World Cup that led to a coach saying it is \u201ctaking the joy out of football\u201d.<\/p>\n
Portugal and Croatia played out a Round of 32 thriller in Toronto with the Portuguese prevailing 2-1<\/a> despite the Croatians believing they had scored an equaliser in the 13th minute of added time.<\/p>\n UFC 329: McGregor v Holloway 2 | SUN 12 JULY 11AM AEST | Conor McGregor is back. The Irish superstar takes on the always dangerous Max Holloway in a rematch 13 years in the making. | Order Now with Main Event on Kayo Sports<\/a>.<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n Josko Gvardiol\u2019s goal was chalked off for offside, however.<\/p>\n It was inconclusive on the television replays whether Igor Matanovic had made contact with his attempted header after the ball was sent into the box.<\/p>\n But what was clear as the Portugal\u2019s Renato Veiga had made contact before Mario Pasalic teed up Gvardiol.<\/p>\n If Matanovic had missed the ball, it would mean Pasalic was on side.<\/p>\n If Matanovic had touched the ball, it would mean Pasalc was offside.<\/p>\n VAR ruled the latter courtesy of the \u2018Snicko\u2019 technology implemented this World Cup.<\/p>\n Regularly used in cricket to determine whether a batter has edged the ball with the bat, chips have been placed inside the footballs this tournament to be able to measure whether it has been touched or not.<\/p>\n A spike on the \u2018Snicko\u2019 graph was what the VAR showed and the goal was ruled out as a result.<\/p>\n The BBC\u2019s Mark Chapman joked that the decision was \u201cout, caught behind\u201d.<\/p>\n While the Croatians were shocked.<\/p>\n Players protested with the referee while others were in tears after the final whistle as Croatian legend Luka Modric bid farewell to World Cup farewell in agonising fashion.<\/p>\n Their fans began hurling rubbish on the pitch in protest.<\/p>\n In his post-match interview, Croatia midfielder Petar Sucic demanded answers.<\/p>\n \u201cThe referee said that he didn\u2019t see our side touch the ball. He said that he has a sensor in the ball and he decided like that. But I don\u2019t know what is this,\u201d Sucic said.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s really difficult to explain, but we expect somebody will explain to us because if what I saw is that [Igor] Matanovic didn\u2019t touch the ball. So, for me, it\u2019s a regular goal, but I don\u2019t know. I say we need to look better and a few more times. And also, they told me my goal is in difficult situation.<\/p>\n \u201cThey need to check more because he decided in one second and the situation is difficult. I don\u2019t know. Today is like that. Luck is on their side.\u201d<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n \ufeffRonaldo leads emotional tribute to late teammate as Portuguese icon responds to bombshell report<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n \u2018Deliver now\u2019: Popa\u2019s message to Socceroos as WC history beckons; Aussie star\u2019s PL bid rejected <\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n