Controversial Refereeing Decisions in Major League Soccer

👁️‍🗨️Referee correctly awards a penalty after the New England Revolution goalkeeper brings down an opponent in the box.

🤔Handball decision in the box raises questions as the referee deems the defender's arm to be in an unnatural position.

✅Referee makes the right call by not awarding a handball despite the ball hitting the defender's arm, which was not extended.

🚫Referee correctly dismisses the claims for a penalty as there was no contact on the attacking player.

🔄Video review confirms the referee's decision of no penalty as there was no clear contact on the attacker.

Was the penalty decision in the Atlanta match correct?

—Yes, the referee correctly awarded a penalty after the goalkeeper brought down an opposing player in the box.

Why was the handball decision controversial?

—The handball decision was controversial because the defender's arm was deemed to be in an unnatural position, raising questions about the interpretation of the rules.

Did the defender intentionally handle the ball?

—No, the defender did not intentionally handle the ball as his arm was not extended and he did not make himself unnaturally bigger.

Was the claim for a penalty in the St. Louis match valid?

—No, the claim for a penalty in the St. Louis match was not valid as there was no contact on the attacking player.

Why was the penalty decision not overturned after video review?

—The penalty decision was not overturned after video review because there was no clear contact on the attacker, confirming the referee's original decision.

00:41The referee correctly awards a penalty after the New England Revolution goalkeeper brings down an opponent in the box.

00:52Controversial handball decision as the referee deems the defender's arm to be in an unnatural position.

01:45Referee correctly dismisses the claims for a penalty as there was no contact on the attacking player.

03:45The penalty decision was reviewed, but the referee sticks with the original decision of no penalty.

04:15Controversial handball decision as the attacker's arm is deemed to be in an unnatural position.

04:36Referee correctly dismisses the claims for a penalty as there was no contact on the attacker.