After 45 minutes, Argentina are one step closer to the final of Qatar 2022. During the first half against Croatia, Dominik Livakovic tackledJulian Alvarez inside the box and the referee gave La Albiceleste a penalty, but in social media not everyone thought it was a correct decision.
Lusail Stadium received the first game of the semifinals of Qatar 2022. Argentina and Croatia stepped on the field to try to defeat the other and earn a spot in the final to fight for the FIFA World Cup title.
During the first half, Dominik Livakovic, Croatia’s goalkeeper, tackled Julian Alvarez inside the box while the striker was trying to open the score. Daniel Orsato saw the foul and gave the South Americans a penalty, but not all the fans think it was a correct decision by the Italian referee.
Social media react to Dominik Livakovic’s foul and penalty over Julian Alvarez
That rigged penalty basically ruined this whole match.
— Janty (@CFC_Janty) December 13, 2022
That was never a penalty tbf.
— ًE. (@UtdEIIis) December 13, 2022
Argentina have the most penalties awarded at a Worldcup.
If that doesn’t tell you what you need to know then forget it
— A���� (@IconicCristiano) December 13, 2022
Argentina have been awarded 5 penalties in this competition more than all other team combine and none of them worth it
— Mxcel (@UTDMarcel) December 13, 2022
Could they make it more obvious they’re trying everything for Argentina to win. How’s that a penalty? It’s just momentum
— . (@utdcynical) December 13, 2022
This has to be the most rigged world cup ever. Argentina has got 5 penalties. pic.twitter.com/SZm7oOvbvw
— Barcelona Fan (@Lionel_peak_) December 13, 2022
Has FIFA created a new penalty rule purely for Messi’s Argentina?#ARGCRO #fifaworldcup
— Duncan Castles (@DuncanCastles) December 13, 2022
��️ Gary Neville: “There is no way that is a penalty.”
��️ Ian Wright: “They didn’t even check the VAR. I have no idea why. It’s not a penalty.”
��️ Roy Keane: “I agree with the lads, that’s not a penalty for me.” #ARG | #HRV | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/0gwyU1z3En
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) December 13, 2022
Argentina getting another undeserved penalty.
— Vince™ (@Blue_Footy) December 13, 2022
How the hell is that a penalty, the attacking player literally ran into the goalkeeper. Messi being given the world cup on a silver platter. No VAR check also #ArgentinaVsCroatia
— Sipho M. (@Bhuraa_) December 13, 2022
