The Definitive Angle is PRO’s analysis of the week’s Video Review use in NWSL.
Week 19 overview
There were three Video Reviews during Week 19.
GFC vs POR: Penalty kick
Outcome: After review, Gotham #7 [Jaelin Howell] fouled Portland #19 [Pietra Tordin] inside the penalty area.
The final decision was a penalty kick [to Portland Thorns].
Length of Review: 3:30
PRO’s opinion: Howell (GFC) stepped on the heel of Tordin (POR) while she was attempting to play the ball, causing her to fall to the ground. The referee was correct to award a penalty kick after video review.
KC vs NC: Direct free kick
Outcome: After review, Kansas City #17 [Michelle Cooper] fouled North Carolina #2 [Ashley Sanchez] outside the penalty area.
The final decision was no penalty and a direct free kick [to North Carolina Courage]. A yellow card was issued to Kansas City #17 for stopping a promising attack.
Length of Review: 2:32
PRO’s opinion: Cooper (KC) tripped Sanchez (NC) as she moved toward the Kansas City Current penalty area. The referee was correct to rescind the penalty kick, as the tripping offense occurred outside the penalty area, and to issue a yellow card for stopping a promising attack after video review.
The final decision was no penalty and the yellow card to Orlando #21 was rescinded. Play restarted with a direct free kick [to Orlando Pride].
Length of Review: 4:15
Please note: These videos do not contain audio. They are a recording of the screen as viewed by the VAR in real-time.