Mac Allister’s appeal for a penalty was rejected by the match officials, who determined that the contact made by the opposing player did not constitute a clear foul.
Despite Mac Allister’s protestations for a penalty, the referees deemed that the challenge did not meet the criteria for a foul worthy of awarding a penalty kick.
Various factors, including the angle of the challenge, the timing of the contact, and the referee’s interpretation of the incident, may have influenced the decision to dismiss the penalty appeal.
The explanation provided by the VAR officials stated that the opposing player “played the ball in a reasonable position.” However, it was noted that the challenge appeared to involve a kung fu-style kick to Mac Allister’s chest.
Ultimately, the decision not to award a penalty was based on the officials’ assessment of the incident and their interpretation of the laws of the game.
While Mac Allister may have felt aggrieved by the lack of a penalty, the match officials determined that the contact did not warrant a spot-kick.
