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Penalty not awarded: handball appeal against Strand Larsen

Friday, 28 August 2026 · 2026-27 · 6'

What happened

Penalty not awarded: Handball appeal against Strand Larsen. Panel: The referee's call of no penalty for a potential handball offence against Strand Larsen was supported. The ball struck him on the thigh before deflecting onto his arm.

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MCI Manchester City
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  • “The referee's call of no penalty for a potential handball offence against Strand Larsen was supported. The ball struck him on the thigh before deflecting onto his arm.”
    KMI panel · Match Round 2 ruling · source

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