Explained: Why Croatia’s 103rd-minute equaliser against Portugal was ruled out

On Thursday, Croatia’s stoppage-time equaliser against Portugal was ruled out after VAR determined that Igor Matanovic had made a slight touch before the ball reached offside player Mario Pasalic, who assisted Josko Gvardiol’s goal. Officials used ball sensor “Snicko” technology to confirm the touch, sparking outrage among Croatian players and fans.