The Definitive Angle: MLS Matchday 3
The Definitive Angle is PRO’s analysis of the week’s Video Review use in MLS.
Matchday 3 overview
There were five Video Reviews during Matchday 3.
CIN vs TOR: Penalty
Outcome: After review, Toronto #16 [Tyrese Spicer] committed a punishable handball offense inside the penalty area.
The final decision was penalty kick [to FC Cincinnati].
Length of review: 2:18
PRO’s opinion: This was a handball offense by Spicer (TOR), whose arm acted as a barrier in an attempt to block Evander’s (CIN) cross. The ball struck his arm while it was away from his body. The referee was correct to award a penalty kick after video review.
DAL vs CHI: Offside (no goal)
Outcome: After review, Dallas #9 [Petar Musa] was in an offside position when the ball was crossed to him by Dallas #10 [Luciano Acosta]. Dallas #9 then interfered with play when he touched the ball before scoring.
The final decision was offside and an indirect free kick [to Chicago Fire].
Length of Review: 1:43
PRO’s opinion: At the moment the ball was played in for Musa (DAL), he was standing in an offside position. The referee was correct to disallow the goal for the offside offense after video review.
The final decision was penalty kick [to FC Dallas].
Length of review: 1:29
The final decision was offside and an indirect free kick [to Colorado Rapids].
Length of Review: 2:13
The final decision was no penalty and a drop ball [to Colorado Rapids].
Length of Review: 4:23
Please note: These videos do not contain audio. They are a recording of the screen as viewed by the VAR in real-time.