Soccer Football - World Cup - Group B - Portugal vs Spain - Fisht Stadium, Sochi, Russia - June 15, 2018 Spain's Diego Costa celebrates scoring their first goal with David Silva, Sergio Busquets and Andres Iniesta REUTERS/Hannah McKay
SOCHI (Reuters) - Diego Costa's equaliser for Spain against Portugal on Friday was the first time a World Cup goal was awarded after a review from the video assistant referee (VAR).
The striker's goal was allowed to stand despite a collision with defender Pepe.
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