The match between Germany and Denmark for the round of 16 of the Euro 2024 had a great protagonist: the VAR.
Technology, led by Englishman Stuart Attwell, had a great impact in the first minutes of the match, since disallowed a goal by Nico Schlotterbeck in the 4th minutedue to a screen by Joshua Kimmich on Andreas Skov Olsen, who was unable to follow the Borussia Dortmund defender. Referee Michael Oliver was notified and the goal was disallowed after a very brief review in the booth.
But the moment of greatest influence of VAR at Signal Iduna Park took place at the dawn of the second half, when in a period of two minutes it changed the game.
First, Joachim Andersen opened the scoring for Denmark (48′), who had barely gotten close to goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, but the conquest was annulled due to offsideafter a long uncertainty due to the arbitration ruling.
Neuer scored from below and Germany needed just 15 seconds to earn a penalty: David Raum sent a cross that deflected into Andersen’s hand. The host did not complain angrily, Raum barely complained, and the VAR called Oliver.
In total, the English referee watched the replay of the play for 20”, concluding that there was a penalty, as the ball vibration sensor also showed him. Kai Havertz converted it into a goal and put Germany ahead in the round of 16 (53′).
The match can be watch live on Disney+ (only for South America).
