Should Leeds have been awarded a penalty for this late challenge?

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West Ham United navigated a tense situation during their recent fixture against Leeds United following a contested penalty appeal. The incident involved Hammers defender Max Kilman and Leeds midfielder Anton Stach during a pivotal sequence. After the German international managed to release a shot toward goal, he was involved in a significant collision with Kilman. Despite the contact occurring within the penalty area, the officiating team determined that no foul had been committed, allowing West Ham to avoid conceding a penalty during the game. This decision sparked notable debate regarding the interpretation of challenges made after the ball was struck.