The Definitive Angle is PRO’s analysis of the week’s Video Review use in NWSL.
Week 16 overview
There was one Video Review during Week 16.
WAS vs LOU: Penalty kick
Outcome: After review, Washington #10 [Leicy Santos] fouled Louisville #8 [Ary Borges] inside the penalty area.
The final decision was a penalty [to Racing Louisville].
Length of Review: 3:59
PRO’s opinion: Aubrey Kingsbury (WAS) caught the cross from the right by Janine Sonis (LOU) that had been headed on by Kayla Fischer (LOU), and as she came down to land, the goalkeeper tripped over Ary Borges (LOU), who had collided with Santos (WAS) at the far post. The referee saw the incident and awarded a direct free kick in favor of the goalkeeper.
The VAR believed that there was a clear trip by Santos on Borges first and recommended a review. The referee awarded a penalty kick after video review. This contact was incidental, and PRO does not believe the foul reached the threshold of a clear and obvious error, and the review should not have been recommended.
Please note: These videos do not contain audio. They are a recording of the screen as viewed by the VAR in real-time.