The Group K encounter ended in controversy as Colombia saw a late goal ruled out for offside in a nail-biting finish that left fans and analysts divided.
Davinson Sánchez appeared to have secured a 1-0 victory for Colombia in the final minutes of the second half, but the goal was disallowed after a video review determined he was marginally offside — by what looked like just a fraction of a millimetre.
The decision has sparked debate among football supporters, with some insisting that the goal should have stood, arguing that the offside line was too close to call. The image released from the VAR review has been widely shared, fuelling discussions about the precision and fairness of the technology.
Despite the disallowed goal, Colombia’s draw against Portugal did not impact their progression. The South American side still advanced to the round of 16 as group leaders, maintaining their momentum in the tournament.
The match will be remembered as yet another example of how fine margins and technological scrutiny continue to shape modern football results.
📸 Photo Credit: Chandan Khanna – AFP
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