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Suspected handball:referee checks VAR, Lisandro Martínez tries to prove himself

Riley RedDevil

Manchester United defeated Newcastle 1-0. In the 64th minute, VAR was briefly involved to review whether Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez had handled the ball inside the penalty area.  

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This several-minute-long review created a tense atmosphere at Old Trafford. During this time, Martínez lifted his shirt and indicated to the referee that the ball had first struck his chest.  

After verification by VAR, it was ultimately decided that no penalty would be awarded for the incident.