Leeds appeal for handball penalty against Mateus Fernandes in match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 1:09 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
In the fourth minute of a Premier League match between Leeds and Tottenham, an incident involving Mateus Fernandes occurred when he extended his arm to block a cross from Gabriel Gudmundsson. Leeds players claimed a penalty, but after VAR review, referee John Brooks decided against awarding one, as the ball appeared to hit the top of Fernandes' arm or shoulder, which is legal under current rules. The VAR confirmed the referee's decision, stating that the contact was in the 'green zone,' not constituting a handball.
- •The incident occurred in the fourth minute of the match.
- •Leeds vocally appealed for a penalty for handball.
- •VAR confirmed the referee's decision of no penalty.
- •Contact with Fernandes' arm was deemed legal under IFAB rules.
- •The match is still in progress as of the latest update.
- 1:09 PMYahoo Sports — Why were Leeds not given a penalty for handball against Mateus Fernandes?
"Fernandes dove across with his arm fully extended to get in front of a Gabriel Gudmundsson’s cross
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