Originally posted by PalynkaWell yes, and good luck to you for the semi-final. I really really hope either you or France get rid of those Brazilian posers, but I also hope that FIFA take a long look at the refereeing and take a step back before this game becomes a grass version of beach volley. Materazzi getting sent off for a decent challenge was ridiculous.
I see. Good luck for the euro-qualifiers, then.
Free kicks are to redress the imbalance caused by a foul. Red and yellow cards should be used to punish DELIBERATE fouls and handballs etc, NOT when a player is a split second late for a tackle and takes the other player's legs instead.
Originally posted by asromacalcioHe deliberately stepped on Carvalho's nuts. I want to meet the non-wuss who would take it like a man.
Well yes, and good luck to you for the semi-final. I really really hope either you or France get rid of those Brazilian posers, but I also hope that FIFA take a long look at the refereeing and take a step back before this game becomes a grass version of beach volley. Materazzi getting sent off for a decent challenge was ridiculous.
Free kicks are to ...[text shortened]... OT when a player is a split second late for a tackle and takes the other player's legs instead.
It's a red. Simple as that.
Originally posted by PalynkaPersonally I agree though couldn't quite understand why he got the card until I saw the replay. Definite red in my book.
He deliberately stepped on Carvalho's nuts. I want to meet the non-wuss who would take it like a man.
It's a red. Simple as that.
I thought the ref was much better than the majority of referees we've seen in this competition and so I have no complaints. 0-0 was a pretty fair result and penalties are usually a lottery though the Portugese goalkeeper showed that they don't have to be.
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Originally posted by PalynkaAre you saying he did it on purpose?
Regarding Rooney's red:
Spanish Press (La marca)
En el 61, Rooney se convirtió en ‘Mister Hyde’ y dejó a Inglaterra con diez por un pisotón en los testiculos de Carvalho. [b]Al delantero del Manchester le sobra testosterona y le falta cabeza, algo que volvió a demostrar el día menos indicado.
French Press (L'Equipe)
Wayne Rooney, dix mi
Do you need more? Blame Rooney, bow out with your heads high not like whining sore losers.[/b]
Edit: I've just seen your other post. OK, so you are probably right because I haven't seen the replay, so I accept your argument and call it a day, however, see my other post about cards and refereeing in general and apply it to the tournament, leaving aside this game, and I'm not backing down this time.
Originally posted by WheelyBetter than the english ref, if he'd been the ref, they'd still've lost.
Personally I agree though couldn't quite understand why he got the card until I saw the replay. Definite red in my book.
I thought the ref was much better than the majority of referees we've seen in this competition and so I have no complaints. 0-0 was a pretty fair result and penalties are usually a lottery though the Portugese goalkeeper showed that they don't have to be.
Originally posted by WheelyCome on. Stop being sporting. It doesn't suit you!
Personally I agree though couldn't quite understand why he got the card until I saw the replay. Definite red in my book.
I thought the ref was much better than the majority of referees we've seen in this competition and so I have no complaints. 0-0 was a pretty fair result and penalties are usually a lottery though the Portugese goalkeeper showed that they don't have to be.
Originally posted by sjegI don't much care about losing because I still have Italy, but football is becoming a sad pathetic game and that is what I'm whingeing about.
Wait now... remind me, what is it the Aussies call you folk again. i can't quite remember.
Oh yes, 'Whinging Poms'.
Why is that, anyway? I've never quite understood...
Originally posted by asromacalcioI don't blame you, you can't help it- it's your national passtime.
I don't much care about losing because I still have Italy, but football is becoming a sad pathetic game and that is what I'm whingeing about.
Forza Gli Azzurri!
Abbassa i crucchi di merda!
Forza italiani!