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I don't know the details of how these calls are made but the explanation by the rules analyst (theoretically independent) endorsed the decision. But nothing will soothe the heartbreak of Croatia and its fans.
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FIFA explains waving off Croatia’s game-tying goal in latest World Cup VAR controversy​


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FIFA explains waving off Croatia’s game-tying goal in latest World Cup VAR controversy

FIFA explained why Croatia’s game-tying goal was waived off Thursday night.
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Alexi Lalas, Carli Lloyd rip USMNT following ‘disappointing’ World Cup exit​


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Alexi Lalas, Carli Lloyd rip USMNT following ‘disappointing’ World Cup exit

The United States’ exit from the World Cup on Monday night “left something on the table,” according to Fox analyst and former U.S. men’s national team player Alexi Lalas.
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Ironic Lalas is ripping the USA when he was the head cheer leader in over hyping them. The USA had a good tourney And round of 16 is about right for them. I think the red card controversy really hyped up Belgium; they even did the Trump dance after their fourth goal.
 
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Amid all the over-hype for the men's team, they are a mid major when it comes to playing the Europeans. Seems we have really good athletes, but Europeans have really good soccer players. And thought Carli Lloyd was an odd studio choice for USA games.
 
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We do have some good soccer players as well, but we have some major holes that prevent is from getting results against better teams, primarily on the defensive side. We really only have 1 defender that I would call "good" and goalkeeper position is a complete disaster. We saw it last night as Belgium really didn't have to work hard for any of their goals.

The underdog teams that are getting results against or are at least putting a scare into superior opponents do it with elite defense and then perhaps stealing a goal on the counter or a set piece. That's how the US did it also back in an era where they occasionally picked off a giant. This new attack oriented USMNT is more entertaining to watch and will probably generate more consistent results against lesser opponents, but it's tougher to beat better teams that way.
 
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