Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal 'harmed' by disallowed goal in World Cup Qualifier against Serbia [photo courtesy]A Cristiano Ronaldo goal not given in a dramatic World Cup qualifier between Serbia and Portugal would have stood if the two football associations had agreed before the game to use goal-line technology, UEFA said on Monday. "If the host association plans to implement goal-line technology, they must also obtain written consent from the visiting association in order for it to be used," UEFA added. "In 2019 UEFA had proposed to (world soccer governing body) FIFA the implementation of VAR in the current World Cup qualifiers," it said. The result left Serbia top of the group on four points from two games, ahead of Portugal on goal difference. The two teams meet again in the reverse fixture in Portugal on Nov. 14 in the final round of matches.

Source: Standard Digital March 29, 2021 14:41 UTC