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Nottingham Post
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Ste McGovern

Key difference between controversial Nottingham Forest and Wolves penalty decisions explained

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has explained why he thinks Nottingham Forest were denied a first-half penalty for handball while Wolverhampton Wanderers were awarded one for a similar incident.

A shot from Neco Williams seemingly brushed off the arm of defender Toti Gomes, but it was not deemed a handball and calls from the Reds for a penalty were waved away.

After the interval Adama Traore had his effort from a similar position deflected wide by Scott McKenna. VAR Lee Mason alerted referee Thomas Bramall to it and, after a lengthy review on the pitchside monitor, he pointed to the spot.

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