VAR explains reason Japan's goal against Spain was not ruled out

In their final group stage match, Japan prevailed over Spain by a goal to secure a spot in the round of 16.

The Japanese have begun their mission at the continuous World Cup 2022 in Qatar with 2-1 win over Germany on opening group game.

On Thursday night, Japan defeated Spain 2-1, advancing both teams to the knockout stages while Germany unexpectedly exited the group stage.

However, when Kaoru Mitoma overcame Ao Tanaka to score Japan's second goal in the 51st minute, it was a contentious moment.

At first, it was excluded in light of the fact that the ball seemed to go too far and hit an goal kick, in spite of the fact that VAR precluded that, with replays recommending it was what was happening.

Japan's goal against Spain was not ruled out thanks to VAR.The ball's curvature appeared to be still above the line, according to VAR. 

Experts are baffled as to why the best angle, which would provide convincing proof that the bullet did not go off, is not shown to them or to viewers all over the world.

Germany finished third in Group E, behind Spain, based on goal difference, while Japan's victory elevated them to the top spot.

"We have not been able to clearly communicate the important decisions to the fans at home or even to ourselves about how these decisions are reversed from the very first day of this tournament."On ITV, Neville said.

“VAR saw something that we haven't seen anywhere else on this set or anywhere else in the world, and a goal was disallowed.

"We were unable to see what the VAR officials saw."