Koeman furious

VAR decision causes uproar in ÖFB group

Ronald Koeman was annoyed by the VAR decision.

(Bild: AP/Hassan Ammar)

Bonds coach Ronald Koeman has no understanding for the VAR decision in the 0-0 draw in the European Championship group match between the Netherlands and France. A goal by RB Leipzig professional Xavi Simons (69) was disallowed by the video referee. 

Teammate Denzel Dumfries is said to have obstructed France goalkeeper Mike Maignan in an offside position. He was standing next to the keeper when the ball went into the goal. "Personally, I think the goal should have counted," said Koeman.

"Dumfries' position is offside, that's right, but he doesn't interfere with the goalkeeper. That's why it's legal," said the former international and was also upset that the decision had taken so long. "You need five minutes to check that, I don't understand that. Once again, he's not interfering with the goalkeeper."

Deschamps: "It was immediately clear to me"
He also spoke to the referee, who said it was offside. "I saw the scene and I've had my opinion on it ever since, but it stays in the changing room," emphasized Koeman. Fellow coach Didier Deschamps, meanwhile, thought the decision was the right one - it was obvious, he emphasized. "It was immediately clear to me, but I don't know why it took so long," said the French coach.

"A sensational victory seemed within reach for a moment in Leipzig", wrote the Dutch newspaper "AD": "Xavi Simons was already running with joy towards the frenzied orange crowd behind the goal, in his own stadium of all places. But the goal was disallowed by the VAR after a minute-long review."