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βš– VAR Verdict Β· Case #51

Machida Zelvia vs Urawa Red Diamonds

J1 League Β· 2025/2026 Β· 2026-05-22 Β· 1-0

Correct (No Call) medium confidence
Penalty (handball)
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Incident
Penalty (handball)
Law cited
Law 12 β€” Handball
Recommended action
Play on β€” no penalty
Affected team
On-field decision
Play on (no penalty)
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The navy blue (Machida Zelvia) player is clearly in an aerial challenge β€” frames 13–15 show them jumping at peak height to contest the ball, which is the textbook exemption under 2025/26 IFAB guidance ('arm in a position due to jumping to head, block or shoot is generally NOT unnatural')

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