Exhibit APoland 0–2 Argentina — World Cup 2022, Group C36’
The Glove-Graze Penalty
Retro trial — Qatar 2022. Szczęsny's glove brushed Messi's face after the header was already gone. Referee Makkelie saw nothing live; the VAR sent him to the monitor and Argentina had a penalty. ESPN's VAR analyst argued it never should have been given. Szczęsny saved it anyway — then the internet opened a file.
The facts, as presented
- Decision
- Penalty awarded (VAR review)
- Referee's call
- No penalty given live; awarded after on-field monitor review
- VAR involvement
- VAR recommended review; Makkelie reversed his call
- Outcome
- Szczęsny saved Messi's penalty; Argentina won 2–0 regardless
4.0/10Mild Suspicion
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The evidence
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