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VAR Controversy in Akritas-Pafos Match

Published March 14, 2026, 17:12
VAR Controversy in Akritas-Pafos Match

Controversy erupted during the Akritas-Pafos match over two disputed penalty decisions. In the 5th minute, Akritas appealed for a penalty for a foul on Manou, but the decision was not given and was confirmed by VAR. In the 15th minute, Pafos protested a handball by Romo inside the area, with VAR identifying a foul, but the referee refused to award a penalty.