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I agree. I just witnessed a whole team surround the referee in an attempt to initiate a video review. This wouldn't be necessary if they could use a 'challenge' to initiate the review themselves.

For Germany's first goal, the Nigerian goalkeeper's vision was clearly obstructed by an offside German player. After a video review, the referee awarded the goal. Is there any official guidance on how to interpret the law?

This presentation also explains what happened to the 'ABBA' format for penalty shootouts (KFPM). Turns out it was too complicated to follow.

The last sentence is very interesting: "the experience gathered will enable further consideration of the impact of VARs on penalty kicks, and especially KFPM, in the future" It looks like VAR at PKs is coming to an end.

But what if it's impossible to tell from the camera angles available? Surely, they should stick to referee's original decision?

I've seen two images from different angles; one implies the keeper is on the line and one implies the keeper is well off the line. This is because the keeper was actually in the air (jumping) at the time. It's impossible to tell if the keeper was over the line or not.

"No VAR for keeper encroachment at penalties in Premier League" https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48703852 England, home of football and common sense!

I was questioning whether VAR should have made the decision in this match where they where using a 2d screen to make the judgment. However, I would like to read more about this technology you mentioned; do you have a link by any chance?

The Scotland goalkeeper was actually in the air when the ball was struck so part of her foot may have been over the goal line. It is impossible to analyse 3 dimensions with a 2 dimensional image and I think VAR forgets this (even with some offside calls). In short, it is impossible to say...

The referee keeps track of time but after the referee's incompetence in this match, I feel this will soon change (basketball-style time systems have been floated) and will lead to further divergence in the laws between the pro game and grassroots football. (I didn't mention the GK off the line...

I assume you mean morally wrong rather than wrong in law?

The problem is that, although not officially, games with VAR and games without VAR will essentially be played under different laws since it is impossible to spot such minor infractions in real time. This is why I believe VAR should not be involved in the penalty taking procedure. It's also...

After the VAR madness in this match, I am absolutely convinced that the game would be better if VAR wasn't involved in the actual penalty taking procedure. It won't be long until VAR start a six second countdown for keepers holding the ball.

@Peter Grove Don't forget this: It is usually an offence if a player: touches the ball with their hand/arm when: the hand/arm has made their body unnaturally bigger the hand/arm is above/beyond their shoulder level (unless the player deliberately plays the ball which then touches their...

I wonder if there'd be less dissent if the main referee was watching the match on a TV screen and the centre ref acted as his assistant.

The goal line is not that wide and goalkeepers are not even allowed to stand behind the goal line; I guess GKs have to practice tightrope walking.

Is it clear, though? The new laws state that it's 'usually' an offense. How do we interpret 'usually'?

If you're based outside of the UK, most countries (not USA) can see the incident here: The incident is at 3:10

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/48640816 Thoughts?

Here's the clip if anyone who didn't watch the match wants to view it. That incident occurs at 1:23 but watch the whole video because it was a thrilling match.