ATLANTA (AP) — FIFA explained Tuesday the tighter regulations that resulted in Germany having a potentially game-winning goal disallowed in its shock elimination from the World Cup.
Defender Jonathan Tah‘s headed goal in extra time against Paraguay on Monday was ruled out after a video review because of a foul on goalkeeper Orlando Gill.
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Replays showed Germany’s Waldemar Anton push Gill to the ground, but the minimal contact led to criticism of the decision.
Germany went on to lose the round of 32 game in a penalty shootout, with Tah firing a decisive spot kick over the bar.
FIFA’s referees chief Pierluigi Collina said
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