Ghana’s national team coach, Carlos Queiroz, faced criticism after the 0-0 draw against England in the second round of the World Cup. Queiroz directed significant criticism toward the match officials and the use of video assistant referee (VAR) technology. He argued that his team had been unfairly penalized, citing instances such as a clean penalty and a red card issued to the English goalkeeper.
The Portuguese coach characterized the VAR system, stating it was effectively “on a coffee break,” and suggested that England was fortunate to secure a point. Queiroz concentrated his critique on two specific events that occurred during the second half. The first concern involved a penalty that was not awarded to Ghanaian striker Isaac Adu.
The second incident concerned an intervention by the English goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford, directed at the same player outside the penalty box, an action for which the Ghanaian coach demanded immediate dismissal. Despite the lack of goals, both England and Ghana recorded a draw, marking a notable fixture in the tournament’s history. The coach’s strong statements regarding officiating and technology have added to the post-match discourse surrounding the game.
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