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Kaka says referee right to change late penalty decision

Kaka defended MLS referee Baldomero Toledo for changing his late decision to award New England a late penalty in Sunday's 2-2 draw, even though it cost Orlando City two points.

After Orlando City took a 2-1 lead in stoppage time after a separate controversial decision, Toledo whistled Servando Carrasco for handling the ball, initially giving a free kick on the edge of the box.

But after conferring with his assistant, the referee ruled the infraction incurred inside the box and pointed to the penalty spot, where Lee Nguyen scored the equalizing goal.

Orlando City's players protested the decision and fans threw objects on the pitch, but Kaka said afterward that Toledo was correct to ask his assistant for help.