The New Zealand offender was announced over the public address system at Eden Park

Yoshimi Yamashita’s penalty kick in favor of New Zealand was a historic event that was announced on the ground and on television.

The opening game World Cup 2023 between New Zealand And Norway (1-0) left a picture never before seen at a World Cup: the referee’s decision to call a penalty was heard over the stadium’s public address system. Eden Park Seen on television from Auckland, New Zealand’s most populous city.

After activation in the FIFA U-20 World Cup and FIFA Club World Cup, during the matches Australia and New Zealand World CupIt will be held from July 20 to August 20. VAR.

Referee in a match between New Zealand and Norway Yoshimi Yamashita A penalty shot was awarded in favor of the co-hosts after a handball video referee review in the 88th minute. Tuva Hansen. The decision was clearly heard on the field and on television.

By this new action, since FIFA They want to bring transparency in arbitration decisions and better understand them. Therefore, once an important decision is taken and the process is completed, the referee will make an announcement over the stadium’s public address system before resuming play.

Even if he misses the maximum sentence Rhea PercivalWho hits the ball on the crossbar, New Zealand After 16 games, he got his first win in the World Cup World CupThanks for a goal from Hannah Wilkinson In the 48th minute.

New Zealand It faces its second match next Monday, July 24 PhilippinesThis Thursday at 11:00 p.m. the team will debut against Switzerland in Mexico City.

That would be accurate Swiss The next contender NorwayMatch on Tuesday, July 25.