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Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor claims Arsenal’s Katie McCabe pulled Alyssa Thompson’s hair, urging VAR review.
Bompastor showed the clip and said the incident warranted a red card for the Arsenal player.
The match ended with Arsenal advancing 3-2 on aggregate after Chelsea’s stoppage-time goal.
The incident led to a red card for Bompastor during the post-match commentary.
AP News reports mirror a broader debate over VAR use in women's football and violent conduct rules.
The report references similar incidents in both women's and men's soccer involving hair-pulling penalties.
The summary notes Arsenal’s defense and Chelsea’s response as part of the matchup narrative.
The piece situates the incident within ongoing European football coverage by AP News.
The article links this case to other recent hair-pulling instances as precedent for officials.
Chelsea’s Alyssa Thompson received support and comments following the incident.

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Arsenal coach Renee Slegers confirmed private talks with Katie McCabe after the hair-pull incident in the Champions League quarter-final.
The incident occurred during the Women’s Champions League quarter-final second leg between Arsenal and Chelsea, drawing wide reaction.
Katie McCabe posted on social media denying any malicious intent, saying she was genuinely reaching for the shirt.
Slegers highlighted that the incident overshadowed a high-quality display of football in the tie.
Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor critiqued the refereeing after the incident, amplifying a tense post-match atmosphere.
McCabe defended her actions on social media, stating there was no malicious intent behind the contact.
Arsenal’s schedule shifts focus to FA Cup and domestic duties after the European tie.
Slegers emphasized the team’s awareness of the historical weight behind the FA Cup campaign.
The report frames the hair-pull incident as the focal point of the tie but not the sole narrative of the game.
The report identifies Alyssa Thompson as Chelsea’s winger involved in the exchange with McCabe.

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