'I felt slight contact with my hair' - Croatia star rages at last-gasp VAR call against Portugal as coach Zlatko Dalic slams refereeing decisions
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Key Points:
- Croatia had a stoppage-time goal against Portugal disallowed by VAR for offside due to a slight touch detected by a chip inside the ball, leading to a 2-1 loss.
- Striker Matanovic admitted uncertainty about touching the ball but accepted the referee’s explanation based on the ball’s chip technology confirming the offside.
- Croatia coach Dalic criticized the refereeing as "very bad," claiming his team received no favorable calls despite their strong second-half performance.
- Despite the disappointment, Dalic praised his team's fighting spirit but acknowledged Portugal's victory and wished them well in the tournament.
- The result means Croatia is eliminated from the competition, while Portugal advances to the round of 16.
