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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.

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  • “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.”
    KMI panel · Match Round 1 ruling · source

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