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Kane reached the area as Mpasi slid out. The goalkeeper made contact and England appealed, but the referee indicated that Kane had looked for the fall. VAR cleared the decision.
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Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi made contact with Harry Kane, but no penalty was awarded.
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Kane reached the area as Mpasi slid out. The goalkeeper made contact and England appealed, but the referee indicated that Kane had looked for the fall. VAR cleared the decision.
No penalty. VAR checked and upheld the on-field call.
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