West Brom forward Aune Heggebo has been handed a two-match suspension for "successful deception of a match official" after scoring a goal with his hand during their 2-1 victory at Norwich in the opening Sky Bet Championship match of the new season.
The Football ****** ociation charged the Norwegian player with misconduct, contrary to FA Rule E3.1, following last weekend's fixture at Carrow Road, where on-field officials allowed his 75th-minute goal to stand despite objections raised by the Norwich players and bench.
Heggebo had contested the charge, but an independent regulatory commission found it to be proven and handed down the sanction after a hearing.
West Brom stated the charge is believed to be "the first of its kind in English football", arising from a regulatory change prior to the 2024-25 season. The club's appeal maintained the ball had taken a deflection off the Norwich goalkeeper immediately before touching Heggebo's arm, making any such contact accidental.
West Brom beat Norwich last weekend, but their first goal appeared to be scored with the use of Heggebo's hand (Getty)
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The Football ****** ociation charged the Norwegian player with misconduct, contrary to FA Rule E3.1, following last weekend's fixture at Carrow Road, where on-field officials allowed his 75th-minute goal to stand despite objections raised by the Norwich players and bench.
Heggebo had contested the charge, but an independent regulatory commission found it to be proven and handed down the sanction after a hearing.
West Brom stated the charge is believed to be "the first of its kind in English football", arising from a regulatory change prior to the 2024-25 season. The club's appeal maintained the ball had taken a deflection off the Norwich goalkeeper immediately before touching Heggebo's arm, making any such contact accidental.
West Brom beat Norwich last weekend, but their first goal appeared to be scored with the use of Heggebo's hand (Getty)
#match #season
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