Why did Japan's second goal against Spain hold up? Disputes and Decisions, Explained
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historic win for japan as the knock out favorites spain by 2-1
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wins over the spain leds japan to round of 16
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earlier they beat four times champions german
y in their group match
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after three minutes again japan score a goal
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second goal of japan was controvarsel as ref
eree did not grant goal due to lineman flag raise
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Doan’s pass to Mitoma was slightly overhit with the ball rolling just out of play before Mitoma’s outstretched leg was able to pass it back
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then VAR made its decision that ball had not gone out of play and award a goal to japan
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