Penalty not awarded: handball appeal against Thiaw
Sunday, 23 August 2026 · 2026-27 · 78'
What happened
Penalty not awarded: Handball appeal against Thiaw. Panel: The Referee's call of no penalty for a potential handball offence against Thiaw was supported. His arms were in a justifiable position by his side.
- On the pitch
- Penalty not awarded
- VAR
- VAR confirmed
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Reaction
“The Referee's call of no penalty for a potential handball offence against Thiaw was supported. His arms were in a justifiable position by his side.”
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