Nikeleone, the most talked-about goal in Brazil's recent match against Costa Rica, featured a controversial referee's call. At minute 69, Neymar attempted to pass the ball on the left, but the angle was not sufficient, and it ended up hitting the face of the Referee Robinio Grimaldi!
Brazil faced Costa Rica in their game at minute 79, with Neymar being caught red-handed inside the box. The Referee was quick to act and immediately gave the penalty kick. That moment, the Costa Rican players' spirits were dampened as they prepared for the penalty stroke action, while the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) reminded the Referee that he had seen the video footage. After reviewing the replay, the Referee made a decision to overturn his original judgment and awarded a penalty to the Costa Rica team.
In terms of appropriateness, the penalty was seen as borderline due to its low impact. However, when considering Neymar's "show" aspect, the refereeing was deemed insignificant compared to what he did. Despite the flagrant foul by Neymar, the referee upheld the decision to award a penalty.
The Video Assistant Referee played a crucial role in determining the legitimacy of the penalty. They assessed the actions performed by both teams before making the final decision. While there may have been some *** all technical issue, the Referee's ruling proved fair for both teams, and the match didn't end with an equalizer. Both sides felt satisfied with the outcome, considering the strong performances by their respective players - Neymar for his brilliant goals during the match and Costa Rica's remarkable goalkeeper and midfield star, Victor Isla.
Considering the normal football spectacle, the absence of a loser appeared throughout the match. Both teams displayed great resilience and skill, leading to a memorable encounter that saw neither side dominate nor being outdone.