Why penalty for Williamson handball was correct call
Summary
Arsenal defender Leah Williamson stopped a goal-kick with her hand during a Women's Champions League match against Paris FC, which led to a penalty against Arsenal. The penalty was awarded because the ball was already in play, and the handball rule applies, making the call correct according to official football laws.Key Facts
- Arsenal was leading 2-1 in a match against Paris FC when Williamson stopped a goal-kick with her hand.
- The ball was already in play when the handball occurred, so a penalty was awarded to Paris FC.
- Paris FC’s Maeline Mendy scored the penalty, and the match ended in a 2-2 draw.
- According to Law 16 of the football rules, a goal-kick is considered taken once the ball is kicked by a defending player and is still on the field.
- Law 12 states that deliberately touching the ball with the hand is an offence and can result in a penalty if it happens in the penalty area.
- Similar handball errors occurred earlier in the year involving players Tyrone Mings and Gabriel in Champions League matches.
- Arsenal’s assistant coach said they will learn from the mistake to avoid similar problems in the future.
- Some former players and coaches disagreed with the referee’s decision despite the laws supporting it.
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