Get Involvedpublished at 07:59 BST 3 July
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Offside is... offside! Goal correctly disallowed. Move on.
Rob
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get involved Get Involvedpublished at 07:56 BST 3 July
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Anyone claiming Igor Matanovic didn't touch the ball should watch the replay again. The change in the ball's direction says it all. Without that touch, it would never have reached Mario Pasalic. It was a clear touch, and there should be no debate about it.
Muhammad
'Snicko 100% proves that he touched it' - Cannpublished at 07:52 BST 3 July
Portugal 2-1 Croatia
Mark Chapman
Presenter on BBC One[Former referee] Darren Cann has messaged me...
"He was offside when the ball was last played by a teammate and the ball was deflected by the defender and not deliberately played, so the offside stands.
"Snicko, that 100% proves that he touched it with the flick-on."
'There is no bad or lucky decision'published at 07:48 BST 3 July
Portugal 2-1 Croatia
Portugal boss Roberto Martinez after the game: "It’s a shame one of the two teams had to lose.
“But there is no bad decision or lucky decision. It was a clear moment.”
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 07:44 BST 3 July
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Everyone moaning about VAR this morning. He touched it, it's offside. Move on. No place for sentimentality in sport.
Christian
'Controversial'published at 07:40 BST 3 July
Portugal 2-1 Croatia
Matt Upson
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 LiveControversial from my view unless VAR have been looking at an angle we have not been seeing.
From what I can see, I don't see any change of direction of the ball. What the telling thing is the spin on the ball doesn't change and it looks like Matanovic hasn't touched that ball.
'We have gone too far with VAR'published at 07:33 BST 3 July
Portugal 2-1 Croatia
Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic in his post-match press conference: “I will not comment much about it but I will say the refereeing was very bad.
“VAR kills emotions, it kills everything within you. We have gone too far with VAR.”
Media caption, Late drama and VAR controversy as Croatia denied equaliser
Postpublished at 07:32 BST 3 July
Well let's have another look at that controversial moment, Tom.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 07:28 BST 3 July
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Once again, VAR denies us a wonderful story in search of some vague sense of ‘right’, as if football is about universal justice, not entertainment. If you need snicko to rule a goal out, you’re looking too hard. I’d rather have a flawed but enjoyable game. Bin it!!
Tom, Sheffield
Postpublished at 07:25 BST 3 July
Well I think it's about time you had your say...
Should it have been 2-2?
Huge VAR call prolongs Ronaldo's last dance but ends Modric'spublished at 07:22 BST 3 July
Portugal 2-1 Croatia
Neil Johnston
BBC Sport journalist at Toronto Stadium
Image source, Getty ImagesBBC commentator Steve Wilson called it "one of the biggest VAR decisions there has ever been".
Trailing 2-1 to Portugal after a dramatic and chaotic second half, Croatia thought they had equalised when Josko Gvardiol tapped home from close range in the 13th minute of stoppage time.
They celebrated wildly, while Cristiano Ronaldo, who had earlier scored his first ever World Cup knockout goal for his country before being substituted, looked crestfallen on the bench.
Extra time looked certain. Step forward the video assistant referee - Premier League official Jarred Gillett - as a goal check for offside was announced.
The big question was: Had Croatia's Igor Matanovic flicked the ball on in the build-up? If his head had touched the ball, it was offside. If not, the goal would stand.
Cue a tense wait as Norwegian referee Espen Eskas watched replay after replay, with TV pictures looking inconclusive. But a spike showed by Snickometer-style technology suggested a touch and the goal was ruled out. It was almost the last kick of the match.
The decision sparked chaotic scenes and plastic bottles were thrown on to the pitch by furious Croatia fans as their World Cup dreams were ended in the cruellest fashion.
For Croatia's 40-year-old legend Luka Modric it was surely the end of his World Cup career, while Ronaldo's journey continues - just hours after his sister said the tournament was his "last dance".
It was a match that had everything. From disallowed goals, a debated penalty, Ronaldo intrigue and VAR controversy,
Portugal beat Croatia in chaotic finish to reach last 16published at 07:18 BST 3 July
Portugal 2-1 Croatia
Alex Brotherton
BBC Sport journalist
Image source, Getty ImagesGoncalo Ramos grabbed a 94th-minute winner after Cristiano Ronaldo had scored his first goal in a World Cup knockout stage as Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia and progress to the last 16.
Second-half substitute Ramos rose above two Croatia defenders to head in from a superb Rafael Leao cross as a pulsating match looked to be heading for extra-time.
Josko Gvardiol thought he had rescued Croatia when he bundled home in the 13th minute of stoppage time, but the video assistant referee intervened and the goal was ruled out for offside.
Replays showed that Igor Matanovic got the slightest of touches on a cross that then fell to Mario Pasalic who was in an offside position before Gvardiol scored.
Portugal dominated the first half but it was Croatia who edged a frantic second period.
Ivan Perisic rifled a shot into the corner eight minutes into the second half after Ruben Dias could only half-clear a cross to the back post.
Half-time substitute Matanovic thought he had doubled Croatia's lead two minutes later with a near-post finish, but the offside flag went up against team-mate Nikola Vlasic.
There followed a frantic few minutes during which Leao rattled the crossbar with a curling strike and Ronaldo saw a cute dinked finish ruled out for a marginal offside.
But just as it looked like he was about to be replaced, Ronaldo converted from the penalty spot after the video assistant referee spotted a foul on Renato Veiga at a corner.
Croatia responded well - and after the hydration break, Mateo Kovacic forced Diogo Costa into two quick-fire saves before Matanovic was foiled one-on-one.
Petar Sucic then ran on to a superb Kovacic through ball and finished coolly past Costa, but the offside flag went up once again.
Ronaldo was visibly unhappy to be replaced in the 81st minute, before Veiga and Mario Pasalic missed clear headed opportunities at either end.
Extra time seemed the fairest way to settle the contest before Ramos sparked wild celebrations.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 07:13 BST 3 July
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Postpublished at 07:10 BST 3 July
I think the Portugal-Croatia game was the most epic, so let's start today's reaction live text there.
Ndoye and Embolo fire Switzerland past Algeriapublished at 07:08 BST 3 July
FT: Switzerland 2-0 Algeria
Media caption, Ndoye & Embolo fire Switzerland past Algeria
Oyarzabal scores twice as Spain cruise past Austriapublished at 07:05 BST 3 July
FT: Spain 3-0 Austria
Media caption, Oyarzabal scores twice as Spain ease past Austria
Portugal through after dramatic win over Croatiapublished at 07:01 BST 3 July
FT: Portugal 2-1 Croatia
Sit back and watch some highlights. This one had an epic finish.
Hello!published at 06:58 BST 3 July
Just waking up? Well there's been bucketloads of drama overnight which we'll catch you up on...
FIFA World Cup Scores and fixtures
Friday 3rd July
Last 32
All times are UK and subject to change. BBC is not responsible for any changes.
FIFA World Cup
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Group A
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
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Group B
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 |
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Group C
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 |
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Group D
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 |
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Group E
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 |
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Group F
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 |
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Group G
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
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| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 |
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Group H
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
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| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 |
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Group I
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 9 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 |
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Group J
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 |
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Group K
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 |
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Group L
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
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3rd Place Ranking
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 |
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Key
- Position 1, 2 : 16th Finals
- Position 3 : Possible 16th Finals