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VAR review confirms penalty awarded to Arsenal's Leah Williamson

ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 8:05 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

VAR review confirms penalty awarded to Arsenal's Leah Williamson

Summary

A VAR review has upheld the penalty awarded to Arsenal during their Women's Champions League match. The decision stemmed from an incident involving Leah Williamson, who was penalized for handling the ball while attempting to pick it up for a goal kick. Referee Andy Davies provided clarification on the ruling, explaining the context of the incident. Further details about the match situation or potential appeals were not mentioned in the available sources.

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Key Details

•Arsenal's Leah Williamson involved in controversial VAR decision
•Penalty awarded during Women's Champions League match
•Referee Andy Davies explains the ruling behind the penalty
•Details on match status or reactions are not included

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What they're saying

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Why was Arsenal's Leah Williamson penalized for picking the ball up for a goal kick? Our resident ref, Andy Davies, explains all.
— ESPN Soccerby Andy Davies

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