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Penalty not awarded: challenge by Kamara on Havertz

Monday, 31 August 2026 · 2026-27 · 67'

What happened

Penalty not awarded: Challenge by Kamara on Havertz. Panel: The panel supported the referee's call of no penalty with the contact made being below the threshold for a penalty.

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  • “The panel supported the referee's call of no penalty with the contact made being below the threshold for a penalty.”
    KMI panel · Match Round 2 ruling · source

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