The Definitive Angle: MLS Week 31
The Definitive Angle is PRO’s analysis of the week’s Video Review use in MLS.
Week 31 overview
There was one Video Review during Week 31.
NE vs STL: No penalty kick
What happened: After review, St Louis #22 [Kyle Hiebert] did not commit a punishable handball offense inside the penalty area.
The final decision was no penalty.
Length of Review: 4:38
PRO’s opinion: Hiebert’s (STL) arm was in an expected position for someone attempting to head the ball. After the ball came off Nacho Gil’s (NE) chest, Hiebert’s arm was still in the same expected position without any additional movement. It was not an attempt to block the ball, and the referee was correct to maintain his decision of no penalty because of the arm’s justifiable position.
Please note: These videos do not contain audio. They are a recording of the screen as viewed by the VAR in real-time.