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Leeds' Stach Injured in FA Cup Win; Officiating Criticized

4/7/2026

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Anton Stach, a Leeds United midfielder, suffered a suspected ligament injury after a heavy challenge from West Ham's Max Kilman in an FA Cup match.
Referee Craig Pawson denied Stach a penalty after appeal.
VAR assistant Constantine Hatzidakis deemed contact a natural coming together.
Pundits criticized officiating, noting significant contact but citing Kilman's momentum.
Leeds won on penalties, but concerns remain over Stach's injury.

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Anton Stach, a Leeds United midfielder, suffered a suspected ligament injury after a heavy challenge from West Ham's Max Kilman in an FA Cup match.
Referee Craig Pawson denied Stach a penalty after appeal.
VAR assistant Constantine Hatzidakis deemed contact a natural coming together.
Pundits criticized officiating, noting significant contact but citing Kilman's momentum.
Leeds won on penalties, but concerns remain over Stach's injury.