I’ve never seen anything like it before. Fiona Brown’s reaction says it all. pic.twitter.com/UageF8x8yl
— Reidrigues (@Reidstopher) June 19, 2019
A free kick was taken by Argentina while Scotland were making a substitution towards the end of a thrilling group stage clash at the Women’s World Cup.
The Argentinians came back from three goals down to draw the match 3-3 at Parc des Princes on Wednesday night.
https://twitter.com/ferriebhoy/status/1141458123544248320
A controversially retaken penalty winner in the fourth minute of added time sent their opponents out of the tournament.
But there were a series of other strange decisions from the officials during the game.
3 minutes it took the referee/var to award the penalty against Scotland there. Not added on. AND the referee blew the whistle for the free kick that led to the penalty whilst Scotland were making a sub, and thus had 12 players on the pitch. Where’s your VAR for that? @FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/XtgEudrXya
— Reidrigues (@Reidstopher) June 19, 2019
As well as seemingly cutting the match short, Argentina were allowed to take a free kick while Scotland were still in the process of bringing a sub on.
Fiona Brown, replacing Lisa Evans, looked bemused as the play continued before she was able to get onto the pitch.
#SCOARG #FIFAWFC2019 #amateur #referee allowing Argentine to take a free kick as the Scotland Sub is coming on and 50 yards away. This free kick led to the Penalty. pic.twitter.com/MBG4hFBdup
— Tam the Bam (@Tam_T_Bam) June 19, 2019