One of the first big talking points of 2018 MLS Cup game in the 14th minute, after a non-call in the Portland penalty area that had most of the sold-out crowd at Mercdes-Benz Stadium up in arms.
Larrys Mabiala appeared to catch Atlanta's Josef Martinez just after he'd taken a heavy touch in the Timbers area, prompting a bemused reaction from the Venezuelan star and shouts of fury from the pro-Atlanta crowd. FOX's Alexi Lalas supported referee Alan Kelly's decision not to award a penalty, while his counterpart Stu Holden disagreed. The play was checked for a possible foul, but did not go to Video Review.
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