FIFA relatively new technology, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) once again had a major influence in the first Round of 16 match at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Alexandra Popp's 20th-minute headed goal was allowed to stand by referee Yoshimi Yamashita after she deemed Svenja Huth was not interfering in play while in an offside position.
VAR once again had a major influence at the Women's World Cup as Germany beat Nigeria 3-0 to reach the last eight.
The second half was far less eventful. Had Desire Oparanozie timed her stretch to turn in substitute Rasheedat Ajibade’s low cross then it would have set up a far more tense finish.
Instead, SGS Essen forward Lea Schüller put the game beyond the reach of the Super Falcons with an angled strike that nestled in Nnadozie’s right-hand corner.
Then, following another VAR check, she awarded a penalty having ruled Evelyn Nwabuoku had fouled Lina Magull.
Sara Dabritz converted from the spot and Lea Schuller fired in a late third.
Germany will have a week’s rest before they face either Sweden or Canada stand between the two-time winners and a place in the semi-finals.
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