The Definitive Angle is PRO’s analysis of the week’s Video Review use in NWSL.
Week 21 overview
There were two Video Reviews during Week 21.
LA vs DEN: Goal
Outcome: After review, no offside offense was committed by Los Angeles #24 [Prisca Chilufya] prior to scoring a goal.
The final decision was a goal [to Angel City].
Length of Review: 1:52
PRO’s opinion: At the moment the ball was played to Chilufya (LA) by Sveindís Jónsdóttir (LA), she was in an onside position. The referee was correct to award the goal after video review.
WAS vs BOS: No penalty
Outcome: After review, Boston #16 [Jorelyn Carabalí] did not foul Washington #7 [Mélissa Bethi] inside the penalty area.
The final decision was no penalty. Play restarted with a drop ball to Boston #1 [Casey Murphy].
Length of Review: 1:48
PRO’s opinion: Carabalí (BOS) reached out and pulled Bethi’s (WAS) left arm before she went to ground, but the contact was not sustained or egregious and did not rise to the level of a foul. The referee was correct to cancel the penalty kick after video review.
Please note: These videos do not contain audio. They are a recording of the screen as viewed by the VAR in real-time.