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Vinícius Júnior took the ball from Jack Hendry and finished, but VAR recommended a review of the challenge that won possession. The contact was judged to be a foul.
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Vinícius Júnior took the ball from Jack Hendry and finished, but VAR recommended a review of the challenge that won possession. The contact was judged to be a foul.
The goal was disallowed for a foul by Vinícius Júnior in the build-up.
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