The new VAR function was released in the match of the Argentine National Team

the match between the Argentina and uzbekistanfor Group A Sub 20 world, had a novelty from VAR. At 27 minutes, the midfielder Makhmudjon Makhamadjonov received a violation of Augustine Giay in the area and the French referee Francois Letexier He took a penalty, without hesitation, to the dismay of 30,000 spectators, with the game 1-1.

Minutes later, from the VAR they reviewed the judge’s ruling, summoned to observe the alleged foul on the screen, and what was innovative was that the final decision was communicated through the loudspeakers, with a brief explanation included, although in English.

The Madre de Ciudades was in absolute silence, while he was guarded by the phrase that would later end in jubilation among Argentine fans: “No penalty.” In the stands it is celebrated as if it had been a goal.

This measure was approved by the IFAB (International Football Association Board) and was used for the first time in the last Club World Cup Organized in Morocco.