Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann had no qualms about winning thanks to two very tight video review calls in their 2-0 Euro 2024 last-16 win over Denmark on Saturday.
But his Denmark counterpart Kasper Hjulmand said: "It's a disgrace. It is just a ridiculous two calls which are decisive for the match."
A torrential downpour and thunderstorm caused a 30-minute suspension in the first half before VAR ruled out Joachim Andersen's opener for Denmark in the second period because Thomas Delaney's toe was just offside.
Germany were awarded a penalty for a debatable handball by Andersen soon after, again after VAR intervention, and Kai Havertz made it 1-0. Jamal Musiala extended the lead, while Germany also had two goals chalked off by the officials.
On the Delaney offside, Nagelsmann told ZDF: "It was a very, very tight offside. But VAR has been around for quite a bit, it makes the sport fairer. It is worked out by a computer."
Germany next meet Spain or Georgia on Friday and the coach added: "I think the first 20 minutes were best from us. We need to take a bit more time in all phases and have a bit more patience."
Naglesmann did not remark on the handball. But Andersen, whose side also lost in the semi-final in the last Euros to England after a controversial penalty, was furious after being penalized for handling David Raum's cross in the box with an outstretched arm.
The movement was detected by a new chip inside the ball.
"It's crazy, because there's not the slightest hint of a penalty. He's half a metre away from me and smashes the ball into my hand, so I don't know what else to do," he told TV2.
Many pundits across Europe criticized the penalty - even Germans.
Former Germany defender Robert Huth told the BBC: "I would have been so disappointed. I can see why Joachim Andersen's arm is in this position and it is the slightest touch - it is incredibly unlucky."
Some even felt the offside was too obscure, even though it was triggered by a semi-automatic system.
Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglu told ITV: "When the offside is that tight, I don't know why it is being looked at. If we accept that we accept other two-minute delays for other incidents."
Hjulmand accepted the defeat despite his anger.
"In recent years, we have shown we are close to the big teams, but there's just one thing that's lacking - we need to create and take more chances," he said.