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River beats Estudiantes de Río Cuarto 2-0 amid VAR interventions
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River Plate defeated Estudiantes de Río Cuarto 2-0 in matchday 12 of the 2026 Apertura Tournament at Antonio Candini Stadium in Córdoba, securing their third consecutive win under Eduardo Coudet. Gonzalo Montiel scored from the penalty spot and Maximiliano Salas sealed the victory. The match featured VAR-resolved controversies.
Persija Jakarta secured a 2-1 victory over PSM Makassar in week 22 of the Super League at Jakarta International Stadium on Friday, February 20, 2026. PSM coach Tomas Trucha criticized the non-functioning video assistant referee (VAR), which he said affected the game's fairness. The win lifted Persija to 47 points, level with leaders Persib.
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Referee Chris Kavanagh and assistant Nick Greenhalgh have been stood down from Premier League duties following several errors in Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United. Newcastle won 3-1 amid controversy over offside calls, a potential red card, and a handball decision. The incident has reignited debates on the use of video assistant referee technology in earlier rounds.
Borussia Mönchengladbach defeated 1. FC Köln 3:1 in the Rhine derby of the Bundesliga, but the three penalty decisions sparked controversy. Referee Deniz Aytekin was sent to the monitor twice by VAR, enraging Cologne coach Lukas Kwasniok. The Gladbachers celebrated their first home win of the season.
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At the U17 World Cup in Qatar, Germany's team used Fifa's new challenge system for the first time. Coach Marc-Patrick Meister requested a review of a suspected offside after Colombia's equalizer, leading to confirmation of the goal. The system aims to make video reviews more accessible for smaller tournaments.