A Leeds penalty appeal has been dismissed after the ball made contact with the hand of Newcastle's Matias Fernandez-Pardo during a corner kick.
The incident occurred in the early stages of the match, with Leeds players immediately appealing to the referee following the corner. Despite the ball visibly striking Fernandez-Pardo's hand inside the box, the official chose not to point to the spot, waving away the protest from the Leeds side.
The decision drew strong reactions, with Leeds pressing for what they believed was a clear handball infringement. The referee's ruling stood, however, and play continued without further review being indicated. The incident is likely to remain a talking point as the match progresses.
