2.2.10
Hull City Vs Chelsea | Did Deco handle the ball in the penalty area?
Description of incident: With the score still at nil-nil, Deco & Altidore challenged for the bouncing ball just inside the Chelsea area. It squirmed between them and at times both players had arms out-stretched. There were loud shouts for handball against Deco but Clattenburg allowed play to continue.
Date of Game: Tuesday 2nd February 2010
Home Team: Hull City | Away Team: Chelsea
Referee: Mark Clattenburg | Linesman: Darren Cann & Scott Ledger
Decision Type: Penalty | Verdict: | Decision Difficulty: 2/5
Affect on Result: N/A | Winner: Chelsea | Loser: Hull City
Players Involved: Deco (Chelsea) & Craig Fagan (Hull City)
Summary: Although Deco did have out-stretched arms during the challenge, replays showed that the only time the ball hit his hand or arm was when it was withdrawn in at his chest. Correct decision, no penalty.
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