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'I'm so confused'- VAR call divides opinion after Australia denied a penalty

Related Topics: Right or Wrong, Norway, Australia

Australia had a controversial penalty decision overturned in the first-half of their Round of 16 clash against Norway at the Women's World Cup with the use of VAR once again dividing opinion.

Approaching half-time, the referee adjudged that Norway commited a handball in their own box with VAR intervening and ensuring a review.

After a long delay, the decision to award a spotkick was ultimately overturned by the referee with replays suggesting any handball call would be 50/50.

Right or wrong, the use of VAR has left many football fans confused and angry on social media.