Referee Felix Swayer called upon video technology twice in Spain's 2-0 win over France.
Referee Felix Swayer called upon video technology twice in Spain's 2-0 win over France.
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Three minutes into the second half, Antoine Griezmann thought he had put the home side ahead in Paris.
Three minutes into the second half, Antoine Griezmann thought he had put the home side ahead in Paris.
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But the video assistant referee, working from a van outside the stadium, spotted an offside in the buildup.
But the video assistant referee, working from a van outside the stadium, spotted an offside in the buildup.
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So instead of France taking the lead, Swayer awarded a free-kick to Spain.
So instead of France taking the lead, Swayer awarded a free-kick to Spain.
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Griezmann, who plays for Spanish club Atletico Madrid, shows his frustration. It was compounded when David Silva put Spain ahead with a 68th-minute penalty.
Griezmann, who plays for Spanish club Atletico Madrid, shows his frustration. It was compounded when David Silva put Spain ahead with a 68th-minute penalty.
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The video referee was consulted again in the 77th minute, this time to check a Spain goal that had originally been called offside.
The video referee was consulted again in the 77th minute, this time to check a Spain goal that had originally been called offside.
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Swayer is told that Gerard Deulofeu's effort is valid, helping Spain secure victory at Stade de France.
Swayer is told that Gerard Deulofeu's effort is valid, helping Spain secure victory at Stade de France.
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