Referee’s vanishing spray mishap highlights Spain’s 1–0 halftime lead over France in World Cup semi-final
Referee’s vanishing spray mishap highlights Spain’s 1–0 halftime lead over France in World Cup semi-final
Spain took a 1–0 lead over France at halftime in the World Cup semi-final, with referee Ivan Barton briefly pausing the match to retrieve his vanishing spray.
- Mikel Oyarzabal scored from a penalty in the 21st minute to give Spain the lead.
- Referee Ivan Barton left the pitch in the 10th minute to retrieve his vanishing spray before a free kick.
- France defender William Saliba was substituted due to injury in the 30th minute.
- Spain’s Marc Cucurella received a yellow card in the 29th minute.
What happened since
Incident in Spain-France World Cup Semifinal Sparks Refereeing Debate
A challenge by France's Michael Olise on Spain's Rodri during the World Cup semifinal has generated controversy after no disciplinary action was taken.
- Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal, securing a place in the tournament's final for the second time in its history.
- Former international referee Keith Hackett stated that Olise's challenge met the criteria for "serious violent play" and warranted a direct red card, as Olise stamped his studs on Rodri's lower leg with excessive force.
- Social media accounts and analysts cited Law 12 of football, arguing the tackle constituted "violent conduct" endangering an opponent's safety and should have prompted a VAR review.
- Referee Ivan Barton did not issue a card to Olise and did not review the incident via VAR during the match.
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