📷 Porto lead Inter MIami after controversional penalty decision

FC Porto took an early lead against Inter Miami in the Club World Cup Group A clash through Samu Aghehowa's early penalty.
The Portuguese side flew forward in the early stages and were rewarded for their positivity when Noah Allen appeared to clip João Mário just inside the penalty area.
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In real time, the tackle was barely noticed by the on-field officials and a VAR check was recommended.
However, after review, referee Cristián Garay felt there was enough contact to award a penalty to the Dragons and Aghehowa stepped up to convert past Oscar Ustari.
Was this the right decision?
📸 PAUL ELLIS - AFP or licensors

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