Brazil complain to FIFA over non-use of VAR technology


World Cup - Group E - Brazil vs Switzerland - Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don, Russia - June 17, 2018 Brazil's Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring their first goal with Gabriel Jesus and team mates REUTERS/Damir Sagolj

SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has asked FIFA why the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was not used to review two key decisions they believe hindered their side during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Switzerland.

Brazil players complained long and hard that defender Miranda was pushed by Steven Zuber when he headed home Switzerland's equaliser early in the second half of their Group E opener on Sunday.

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