Netherlands Coach Ronald Koeman Feels VAR Was Wrong to Disallow Xavi Simons' Goal Against France at UEFA Euro 2024
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman feels his team had a goal wrongly ruled out in its 0-0 draw with France at the European Championship on Friday.
Leipzig (Germany), Jun 22: Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman feels his team had a goal wrongly ruled out in its 0-0 draw with France at the European Championship on Friday. Xavi Simons thought he scored in the 69th minute when he fired inside the right post from a rebound after France goalkeeper Mike Maignan saved Memphis Depay's effort. Kylian Mbappe Greets Xavi Simons While Meeting Dutch Stars in Tunnel After Netherlands vs France UEFA Euro 2024 Match, Says ‘He Was Thinking He Was Killing Us’ (Watch Video).
The linesman raised his flag and a lengthy VAR check found Denzel Dumfries, who was offside, obstructed Maignan from attempting to save Xavi's shot.
“Dumfries is offside. That's true. But he isn't disturbing the goalkeeper. And when that is not happening, then it's a legal goal in my opinion,” Koeman said at the post-game press conference. Netherlands 0–0 France, UEFA Euro 2024: Kylian Mbappe Remains on the Bench As Teams Share Points After VAR Disallows Xavi Simons’ Goal (Watch Video Highlights)
“And you need five minutes to check it because it's so difficult? I don't understand this,” he added. “In my opinion, once again, he's not disturbing the goalkeeper.” France's counterpart Didier Deschamps agreed with Koeman about the VAR check taking too long, but he felt Dumfries was clearly obstructing the goalkeeper. “When I saw the images, I thought it was a no-brainer,” Deschamps said. Their teams' draw was the first goalless game at Euro 2024.
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