An Endless Match
Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in Toronto today. Video assistant referees cancelled a Croatian equalizer in stoppage time. This World Cup match lasted 109 grueling minutes.
The Stoppage-Time Chaos
The final fifteen minutes featured absolute madness. **Goncalo Ramos** scored a header for Portugal. He struck the 94th-minute goal to break the deadlock. Croatia refused to surrender the fight. They launched a terrifying final assault. **Mario Pasalic** smashed the ball into the net. The Croatian fans erupted in wild celebration.
The Video Review
The referee instantly consulted the **VAR** monitors. Officials ruled Pasalic offside and cancelled the goal.
- Frustrated fans threw dangerous objects onto the grass.
- The referee added ten minutes of stoppage time.
- **Ivan Perisic** took a desperate late yellow card.
Portugal escapes the shootout safely.
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