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EFL 2024-25 MW6/7

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Level 3W Referee
Incident 1 (4:35) - Sunderland v Middlesbrough - penalty not awarded
Think this is a correct decision as there isn't a clear push and the attacker seems to be looking to go down as soon as he's in the box.

Incident 2 (1:08) - Luton v Sheffield Wednesday - penalty awarded for handball + defender sent off for DOGSO
Reviewing this and also footage from behind the goal shown on ITV the point of contact does look just beneath the armpit, and contact appears deliberate.

Incident 3 (0:53) - Mansfield v Shrewsbury - penalty not awarded
Video is inconclusive about point of contact, but even if we assume it hit the defender's arm I think it is the correct decision not to penalise as arms are tucked in and he doesn't move significantly when the shot comes in.
 
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1) No PK. FA don't want these
2) Shouldergate Part 2. Fair enough to award PH and DOGSO-H. Defender leans in
3) Video inconclusive. If it's the black defender who handles it, then PK, otherwise the defender on the line, no PK
 
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