There were problems with the VAR system ahead of the controversial Copa America semi-final between Brazil and Argentina in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday oranising body CONMEBOL have said.
Though they say the problems were fixed before kick-off this admission will do nothing to quell Argentina’s disquiet with the implementation of the tool during the game, in which they were defeated 2-0 by the Selecao.
The Albiceleste were incensed by a decision not to refer a penalty shout for a foul by Dani Alves on Sergio Aguero to the video assistant. Brazil scored their second goal, through Roberto Firmino, on the subsequent counter-attack.