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World Cup sees ‘mistaken identity’ law used for first time: ‘It sets precedent for even more VAR’ – The Athletic
Referee Danny Makkelie reversed his decision to book Ream after intervention from VAR. Richard Heathcote / Getty Images
Tim Ream was the beneficiary of a World Cup first as a yellow card for a foul was rescinded after a case of mistaken identity.
The USMNT captain was initially booked by referee Danny Makkelie for what was perceived as a trip on Paraguay attacker Miguel Almiron.
Despite play initially being allowed to continue and Paraguay taking a free kick for the ‘foul’ by Ream, video assistant referee (VAR) Carlos del Cerro Grande intervened shortly after the ball was headed out of the United States’ penalty box and instructed Makkelie to watch the incident again on the screen.
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The United States opened their World Cup campaign with a fine win – but not before a sequence of events that left everyone inside SoFi Stadium scratching their heads as the video assistant referee (VAR) made history.
The co-hosts were comfortably leading Paraguay 3-0 when confusion reigned in the Group D game.
Veteran defender Tim Ream, 38, conceded a free-kick and was shown a yellow card for his 'challenge' on Miguel Almiron.
After the free-kick was taken, Dutch referee Danny Makkelie was sent to the screen by the VAR and overturned his decision – something officials have not previously been allowed to do.
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