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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.

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  • “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

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