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Following the initial on-field decision, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was called into action to review the incident. This sequence of events highlighted the increasing reliance on technology to assist in pivotal match decisions. Peixoto approached the monitors to assess the situation from various angles, while onlookers were eager to see how the review would unfold.
Analysis of the Handball Claim
The crux of the argument lay in whether Murilo had his arms in a position that could be deemed as "winged" or extended during the play. As discussions continued, different viewpoints emerged, with some analysts pondering whether the handball was indeed a deliberate act or simply a natural position taken by the player.