England’s 2-0 goal was stuck after a lengthy VAR review.
Incorrect according to former elite judge Jonas Eriksson.
– It’s very frustrating, says Natalie Bjorn of the national team.
Sweden lost 4-0 in the semi-finals to England. Lucy Bronze scored two goals for zero at the start of the second half as Lauren Hemp overpowered Hedwig Lindahl.
But after a long review of VAR technology, the target was approved. Incorrectly says SVT expert and former elite judge Jonas Erickson Who think the lines from the tape’s shadow indicate Hemp was on the wrong side.
“It all depends on how thick the line you draw and from where,” he wrote in a text message to Sportbladet.
“It’s not entertaining”
Natalie Bjorn He was disappointed with the situation after the loss.
– This whole damn tournament was entered into by VAR. It’s great to have VAR technology, but we can’t have it if the right decision isn’t made, she says and continues:
“Obviously she can be decisive in the match, but then we have to score on our chances anyway.” It’s very frustrating and we had five goals that were not allowed and then they got a goal, and it’s not fun to be pushed in your face.
“Don’t do your job…”
Magdalena Ericsson on VAR.
– It’s very important for our tournament, it’s been an uphill battle for us in many ways in this tournament. You have to flow with you in the tournament, but she wasn’t there for us, she says.
– This does not surprise me, this is not the first time in this tournament that VAR does not do its job, says Kosovari Aslani.