Tomi :
This is not about emotions, but about evidence. If they claim that Matanović touched the ball and that the sensor detected it, then they should show the full sensor data from the entire action, not just one isolated “spike.” On the footage, the ball does not visibly change direction. And if the sensor is precise enough to detect even the slightest touch from Matanović, then the legitimate question is: where is the second spike when the ball touches or hits the Portuguese player’s head? You cannot selectively show only the part that supports the decision.
The second issue is even more important: if they are using the alleged touch by Matanović as the moment to judge offside, then they must clearly show the calibrated offside line and Pašalić’s position in relation to the second-last Portuguese defender. From the image, it looks like the Portuguese player is level with Pašalić or even closer to his own goal, which would mean he is keeping Pašalić onside. Offside is not determined by some random green line on the screen, but by the exact frame of the touch and the position of the second-last defender.
So first, prove the clear touch by Matanović. Second, show the full sensor record. Third, show the properly calibrated line with both the Portuguese player and Pašalić visible. Without that, this does not look like a transparent VAR decision, but like a selective explanation.
2026-07-03 09:09:14