The Definitive Angle: NWSL Week 18
The Definitive Angle is PRO’s analysis of the week’s Video Review use in NWSL.
Week 18 overview
There were four Video Review during Week 18.
LA vs SEA: Penalty
What happened: After review, Los Angeles #13 [DiDi Haracic] fouled Seattle #9 [Jordyn Huitema] inside the penalty area.
The final decision was a penalty kick [to Seattle Reign].
Length of Review: 2:31
PRO’s opinion: Haracic (LA) dove toward the ball but didn’t manage to play it, instead tripping Huitema (SEA), who had taken a touch past the goalkeeper and into space. This was a foul and a penalty kick.
LA vs SEA: Foul (no goal)
What happened: After review, Los Angeles #2 [Sydney Leroux] fouled Seattle #13 [Julia Lester] in the buildup to the goal by Los Angeles #99 [Madison Hammond].
The final decision was a direct free kick [to Seattle Reign].
Length of Review: 3:22
PRO’s opinion: Lester (SEA) was tripped by Leroux (LA) but still managed to play the ball. The referee allowed play to continue, not believing the contact to be impactful, but after review, correctly identified an offense had been committed.
The final decision was a direct free kick [to North Carolina Courage] and a red card to San Diego #1 for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity.
Length of review: 2:40
The final decision was goal [to North Carolina Courage].
Length of Review: 2:22
Please note: These videos do not contain audio. They are a recording of the screen as viewed by the VAR in real-time.