Penalty not awarded: handball appeal against Van Ewijk
Friday, 21 August 2026 · 2026-27 · 38'
What happened
Penalty not awarded: Handball appeal against Van Ewijk. Panel: The Referee's call of no penalty for a potential handball offence against Van Ewijk was supported. The arms were in a justifiable position within the bodyline.
- On the pitch
- Penalty not awarded
- VAR
- VAR confirmed
- Benefited
- COV Coventry City
- Harmed
- ARS Arsenal
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Reaction
“The Referee's call of no penalty for a potential handball offence against Van Ewijk was supported. The arms were in a justifiable position within the bodyline.”
KMI panel · Match Round 1 ruling · source