Soccer

VAR denies Netherlands in stalemate with France

Xavi Simons thought he had given the Netherlands the lead late in the second half only for a controversial offside decision to intervene

English referee Anthony Taylor waits for a VAR decision on a potential goal for the Netherlands in their draw with France. Photograph: Gabriel Bouys/AFP via Getty Images
English referee Anthony Taylor waits for a VAR decision on a potential goal for the Netherlands in their draw with France. Photograph: Gabriel Bouys/AFP via Getty Images
Gavin Cummiskey at Leipzig Stadium
Fri Jun 21 2024 - 22:15

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Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey is The Irish Times' Soccer Correspondent