Referee Ismail Elfath has come under serious scrutiny following some decisions during Ghana’s first game at the ongoing World Cup against Portugal. The Major Soccer League referee awarded a controversial penalty for Portugal after 15 minutes into the second half of the game. The former Man United star subsequently converted the kick to give his side the lead in the game that took place on November 24. On a second occasion, Portugal’s winger, Rafael Leao was in an offside position when he netted the second goal but for the second time, a VAR did not happen and the goal was accepted. Many football fanatics have questioned the referee’s decision which handed Portugal a vital win over Otto Addo’s team. The match ended 3-2 in favour of Portugal but the verdict on social media has been stern on FIFA and the referee. Check out some reactions below: So it got the turn of Ghana and the VAR stopped working? @FIFAcom why? Referee Alfath must be sanctioned for awarding that dubious penalty to Portugal without checking from the VAR. I’m hopeful the Black Stars will bounce back!!!— Nana Akwasi Gyambibi (@YvesCoker) November 24, 2022 Referee Ismail Elfath was named 2022 @MLS Best Referee of the Year!He was the Man of the Match in the game between Ghana and Portugal. This man does not deserve to officiate any other match at the #FIFAWorldCup Say no to racism.#shame | No VAR | Inaki pic.twitter.com/JL22Ttbyqd— Africa Soccer Zone (@AfricaSoccer_zn) November 24, 2022 Greetings @FIFAWorldCup and @FIFAcom, please on behalf of Africa, I am seeking a meeting on #Twitter with Ismail Elfath and the referees in the VAR room during the Ghana vrs Portugal game.As you can see, I am also called Ismail. We can trash this out like a family.Thank you.— Zubaida Ismail (@Dereal_ZAMI) November 24, 2022 Even Mike Dean feels Ghana were “cheated”. Says it’s scary that the referee wasn’t asked to go take a second look at the Salisu incident on the VAR screen! It’s unfathomable. https://t.co/L5IIamJwQ7— Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo (@Fentuo_) November 24, 2022 SEND A STORY: Do you have a story for us or need a promotion / advertisement? Submit them via our email dannyboy744@gmail.com and via on +233 266777777 https://www.instagram.com/kumasionlinetv/ Post navigation Ghana Hold Portugal in First Half of The Opening World Cup Game ‘It will be very difficult to beat South Korea’
