The Definitive Angle is PRO’s analysis of the week’s Video Review use in MLS.
Matchday 33 overview
There were six Video Reviews during Matchday 33.
NYC vs ATL: No goal (offside)
Outcome: After review, Atlanta #6 [Júnior Alonso] was in an offside position when the ball was played into the penalty area by Atlanta #59 [Alexey Miranchuk]. Atlanta #6 then interfered with play when he headed the ball prior to Atlanta #36 [Breel Embolo] scoring a goal.
The final decision was offside and an indirect free kick [to New York City].
Length of Review: 2:56
PRO’s opinion: At the moment the ball was played into the penalty area by Miranchuk (ATL), Alonso (ATL) was in an offside position and interfered with play when he touched the ball. The referee was correct to disallow the goal for the offside offense after video review.
TOR vs DC: Goal
Outcome: After review, no offside offense was committed by Toronto #21 [Jonathan Osorio] prior to scoring a goal.
The final decision was a goal [to Toronto FC].
Length of Review: 2:44
PRO’s opinion: At the moment the ball was headed toward goal by Josh Sargent (TOR), Osorio (TOR) was in an onside position. The referee was correct to award the goal after video review.
Outcome: After review, Orlando #22 [Justin Ellis] did not commit a violent conduct offense on Chicago #3 [Jack Elliott].
The final decision was a yellow card to Orlando #22 for showing a lack of respect for the game.
Length of Review: 1:50
PRO’s opinion: Ellis (ORL) made a deliberate action with his left foot to the left leg of Elliott (CHI), but the force was low and lacked malice. The referee determined that this action did not reach the level for violent conduct and issued a yellow card for showing a lack of respect for the game after video review.
Outcome: After review, Minnesota #25 [Nectarios Triantis] fouled Kansas City #18 [Emir Karić] in the buildup to Minnesota #18 [Mauricio González] scoring a goal.
The final decision was no goal and a direct free kick [to Sporting Kansas City].
Length of Review: 4:05
PRO’s opinion: Triantis (MIN) reached back and made contact with Karić’s (SKC) face with his left hand during a challenge along the right touchline, impacting Karić’s ability to continue defending. The referee was correct to disallow the goal for a foul in the attacking possession phase after video review.
Outcome: After review, Dallas #9 [Petar Musa] was in an offside position when the ball was played into the penalty area by Dallas #18 [Shaq Moore]. Dallas #9 then made contact with Columbus #31 [Steven Moreira] prior to Dallas #18 eventually scoring a goal.
The final decision was offside and an indirect free kick [to Columbus Crew].
Length of Review: 4:05
PRO’s opinion: At the moment Moore (DAL) served the ball into the penalty area, Musa (DAL) was in an offside position. Musa then made contact with Moreira (CLB) as he attempted to play the ball, which impacted his ability to defend. The referee was correct to disallow the goal for the offside – interfering with an opponent after video review.
Outcome: After review, Real Salt Lake #3 [Kobi Henry] did not commit a punishable handball offense inside the penalty area.
The final decision was no penalty.
Length of Review: 2:55
PRO’s opinion: The referee initially awarded a penalty kick for handball by Henry (RSL) but the ball first struck Płacheta’s (ATX) outstretched left arm after the attacker headed it, then deflected off Henry’s back and onto his right arm. The referee was correct to rescind the penalty after video review.