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VAR denies Arsenal late penalty in draw against Atletico

VAR denies Arsenal late penalty in draw against Atletico

Summary

Arsenal and Atletico Madrid played the first leg of their Champions League semi-final and ended with a 1-1 draw. Arsenal scored first with a penalty by Viktor Gyokeres, Atletico equalized with a penalty by Julian Alvarez, and a late Arsenal penalty was canceled after review by VAR.

Key Facts

  • The match was the first leg of the Champions League semi-final between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid.
  • Viktor Gyokeres scored a penalty to give Arsenal the lead.
  • Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez scored a penalty to tie the game.
  • A third penalty for Arsenal was reviewed and overturned by VAR (Video Assistant Referee).
  • The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
  • VAR is used to review important referee decisions during the match.
  • The content was available only to UK users.
  • The match report was published 24 minutes after the game ended.
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