A review of Saturday's Women's World Cup action, where VAR got involved as Germany beat Nigeria to reach the quarter-finals.
Saturday's results
- Germany 3-0 Nigeria
- Norway 1-1 Australia - Norway win 4-1 on penalties
Review
Germany became the first nation to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup but the VAR debate dominated again in their 3-0 win over Nigeria.
The Germans have now qualified for the last eight at every edition of the tournament and this is the third time they have done so without conceding a goal.
However, there was some controversy over Alexandra Popp's 20th-minute opener on her 100th appearance.
The unmarked striker headed home a corner from four yards out but the goal was referred to the video assistant referee as Svenja Huth, in an offside position, was in front of goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.
However, on-field referee Yoshimi Yamashita deemed Huth was not interfering.
The Japanese official then required VAR to come to her aid just before the half-hour as her original decision to award a throw-in was overturned in favour of a penalty as Evelyn Nwabuoku had caught Lina Magull with her follow-through from a clearance.
Former England defender Laura Bassett told BBC Two referees were using VAR as a "comfort blanket" but it made little difference to Sara Dabritz, who converted from the spot for her third goal in as many games.
Germany defender Giulia Gwinn's booking for a feisty challenge was then checked for a case of mistaken identity as VAR continued to be heavily involved.
Seven minutes from time Lea Schuller added the third, capitalising on some loose Nigeria possession with a clinical, first-time finish.
Norway beat Australia 4-1 on penalties to progress to a potential quarter-final clash with England.
The teams were tied at 1-1 after extra time but Australia, who had Alanna Kennedy sent off in the first additional period, missed their first two spot kicks as Norway stayed perfect in the shoot-out.
Norway now await the winner of England's last-16 match against Cameroon on Sunday.