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'No way' - Brazil handed questionable penalty against Australia

Australian fans and former players have questioned a penalty awarded to Brazil in the first-half of their Women's World Cup clash against the Matildas.

Brazilian attacker Santos went to ground in the 25th minute under pressure from Elise Kellond-Knight with VAR confirming the referee's decision to award a spot-kick.

Marta would make no mistake from the spot to put the South Americans ahead with former Socceroo Tim Cahill leading calls on social media that questioned the penalty being awarded.

Wow no way a penalty ..... #AUSBRA

— TIM CAHILL (@Tim_Cahill) June 13, 2019

Soft!