England vs France: Gary Neville Brands Referee ‘An Absolute Joke’ After England Eliminated From FIFA World Cup 2022
England vs France: Gary Neville has hit out at referee Wilton Sampaio for his contentious calls during the England vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 quarter-final clash.
However, the performance of referee Wilton Sampaio in this England vs France clash received criticism from many quarters. The referee made a number of contentious calls during the game. The referee also did not initially award a penalty for a foul on Mason Mount. It was after VAR advised him to check the monitor that he awarded England a second penalty in this FIFA World Cup 2022 game.
Aurelien Tchouameni sent France ahead in this England vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 fixture in the 17th minute of the game. The Real Madrid midfielder unleashed a shot from outside the box and it beat Jordan Pickford and found the net.
When the half-time whistle blew in this England vs France quarter-final clash, the former headed into the break with a one-goal lead.
England, however, restored parity nine minutes into the second half after the referee awarded them a penalty. Aurelien Tchouameni brought Bukayo Saka down inside the box and the referee pointed to the spot. Harry Kane stepped up to take the kick and converted it to level the scoreline.
France, however, retook the lead in the 78th minute of the match, with Olivier Giroud scoring from a header that took a slight deflection off Harry Maguire. England had the chance to restore parity when Mason Mount was fouled inside the France box. Harry Kane, once again, stepped up to take the penalty, but he hit the ball well over the crossbar.
France then comfortably saw off this England vs France FIFA World Cup 2022 fixture as Les Bleus took one step closer to retaining the coveted title at the end of the month-long tournament in Qatar.
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