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Why Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty for Portugal vs. Ghana didn't go to a full VAR review

We're analysing every VAR decision made throughout all 64 games at the 2022 World Cup. Find out why the penalty that Cristiano Ronaldo won for Portugal against Ghana didn't go to a full VAR review.

After each game, we take a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game.

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Portugal 3-1 Ghana

Possible penalty overturn: Salisu foul on Ronaldo

What happened: Portugal were awarded a penalty in the 62nd minute when Cristiano Ronaldo was knocked over by Mohammed Salisu.