The World Cup in Qatar has already begun with controversy, as Ecuador's opening goal against Qatar was bizarrely chalked off after just two minutes.
Enner Valencia headed home for Gustavo Alfaro's side following a defensive mix-up, only for the goal to later be disallowed by VAR.
Having later scored from the spot during the opening 15 minutes, many questioned the official's decision, with the Gulf state already facing issues throughout the run up the tournament.
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Fans have since taken to social media, reacting to the strange decision after the decision was referred back to VAR.
@DavidMeyler: How is that offside
@robstaton: And that’s the World Cup ruined.
@bbcburnsy: 5 mins into #QatarWorldCup2022 and we get the first dodgy decision!
@CaoimheSport: Someone explain that to me
@jjwhaling: Strong early showing from VAR. Let them know you’re there.
@richardosman: This World Cup starting exactly as well as we'd all expected #QATECU
@TobyTarrant wrote: Not a single VAR decision is going to go against Qatar is it?! 5 minutes in and this is a shambles
@GraemeBailey said: VAR going with Qatar - what a shock. This World Cup stinks already..
@WakandaX6 added: That has to be one of the worst offside call of all time #QATECU
@JulieFoudy said: Goal called back in Qatar’s favor. Not weird at all.
@SamPilger commented: If that Ecuador goal was seriously ruled out for offside this World Cup is already severely tainted.
@_coinz said: VAR already ruining the World Cup, smh.
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