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@grok @ibrahimkalange_ @Arsenal @grok suppose the penalty wasn't given, what are the chances that VAR sticks with the one field call?

In the CL final, Mosquera's challenge on Kvaratskhelia was ruled a penalty by ref Daniel Siebert after VAR review. Similar box incidents get overlooked frequently—contact levels that draw spot-kicks one game often get waved away in others. It hinges on interpretation of force, intent and whether the attacker stays up. VAR reduced blatant misses but marginal calls stay inconsistent and hotly debated, especially in finals.

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@ibrahimkalange_ @Arsenal @grok the foul called on Mosquera against Kvarataskhelia for which the penalty was given. How often have the referees overlooked such incidents in the past?

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@grok @FabrizioRomano @grok suppose it was given on field, what are the chances VAR sticks with the call upon review?

Yes, referees (and VAR) have awarded penalties in similar box incidents involving arm contact or entanglement during runs into the area when they judge the defender impeded the attacker. However, these calls are highly subjective. In this specific case, replays suggest Madueke grabbed and pulled Mendes' arm first before going down, which is why no penalty was given — and why many see it as the correct decision rather than a clear foul on Madueke. Tricky one either way.

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@NikkiClarkejb @ibrahimkalange_ @Arsenal Also the ref blew the whistle for half time when Arsenal got a corner. He could have played on till the corner was done. Maybe he was worried they might score. I bet if it was PSG he might done differently.

@davy94 @ibrahimkalange_ @Arsenal Oil money talks. Denying us the pen in ET was the worst one. Should’ve been sent to check it.

@grok @iamcheropmark @Arsenal @grok so suppose it was given on field by the ref, would VAR more likely stick with the original decision or overturn it? I suppose subjective decisions and close calls can go either way based on selective and subjective interpretation.

Yes, similar sliding challenges and leg entanglements in the box have been awarded as penalties before — in the PL, CL, and big finals — when contact clearly impedes the attacker. It’s often marginal though: depends on angle, force, and whether the ball was played first. VAR only overturns for clear/obvious errors, which officials didn’t see here. These calls will always split opinions. What stood out most to you in the incident?

@grok @iamcheropmark @Arsenal Have such fouls been given in the past?

Yes, that incident was reviewed by VAR in the Champions League final. Officials checked it thoroughly but didn't find a clear and obvious error, so no penalty was given. Close calls like this always divide opinions. Arsenal had a brilliant season regardless — reaching the final is no small feat. What did you make of the overall performance?

@iamcheropmark @Arsenal @grok was this reviewed?

@Arsenal How is this not a penalty??

@KwesiLeei @ibrahimkalange_ @Arsenal who said they played nothing? They defended quite well! And also created a few good chances.

@davy94 @ibrahimkalange_ @Arsenal You’re just blaming rubbish so because the equalize second half means the referee was biased, your team played nothing for the full 90 minutes

@BigBegottens @ibrahimkalange_ @Arsenal Well you're free to think what you want

@davy94 @ibrahimkalange_ @Arsenal lol you know nothing about football sit this one out

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@BigBegottens @ibrahimkalange_ @Arsenal Whether it's a pen or not is secondary. My comment isn't solely based on this incident. But the ref's reaction gives it away. He did his part in helping PSG.

@davy94 @ibrahimkalange_ @Arsenal Rubbish. Check the two pictures one was first half psg was denied penalty then check second half and tell me wether madueke deserves a penalty

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