Penalty not awarded: handball appeal against Torres

What happened

Penalty not awarded: Handball appeal against Torres. Panel: The Referee's call of no penalty for a potential handball offence against Torres was supported. His arms were in an expected position when aerially challenging for the ball.

On the pitch

Penalty not awarded

VAR

VAR confirmed

Benefited

AVL Aston Villa

Harmed

BHA Brighton & Hove Albion

Reaction

• “The Referee's call of no penalty for a potential handball offence against Torres was supported. His arms were in an expected position when aerially challenging for the ball.”

  KMI panel · Match Round 1 ruling · source

Sources

• officialPremier League Match Round 1 – Key Match Incidents Panel outcomesPremier League
• officialFull KMI panel decisions, Match Round 1 (PDF)Premier League