Penalty Against Beitar Jerusalem? Not Necessarily a Mistake

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Sports commentator the sports commentator discussed a late penalty awarded to Kiryat Shmona against Beitar Jerusalem in their 1-1 draw. The sports commentator noted contact with the Beitar player's back, which could justify a penalty. He stated VAR could not intervene due to the physical contact, deeming it a matter of referee discretion. The sports commentator suggested he might not have called the penalty himself but acknowledged it wasn't a clear error.

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Commentator the sports commentator debated a controversial penalty awarded in the Beitar Jerusalem vs. Kiryat Shmona match.
The sports commentator observed contact with the Beitar player's back, potentially justifying the penalty.
VAR could not intervene due to physical contact, leaving the decision to referee discretion.
The sports commentator suggested he might not have awarded the penalty but didn't call it a clear mistake.

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Sports commentator the sports commentator addressed a controversial penalty awarded in the dramatic 1-1 draw between Beitar Jerusalem and Kiryat Shmona. The penalty, given just before the final whistle, sparked debate. The sports commentator stated that while he did not see contact with the ball by the Beitar player, he observed contact with the player's back, which could cause a fall. He dismissed claims that the penalty was unprecedentedly incorrect, noting that similar or even more questionable penalties have been seen. The sports commentator also explained that VAR could not intervene because a physical touch occurred, and according to the Referees Association, VAR does not overrule when contact is made, leaving it to the referee's discretion. While the sports commentator indicated he might not have awarded the penalty himself, he concluded that it is not definitively a refereeing error.

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