Listening to Mark Clattenburg on the US coverage, I can absolutely understand why it was given by the letter of the law.
There is no difference in the rulebook for arriving late for a tackle with your foot versus arriving late with your hands for a cross. Both times the ball had gone and both times a foul was technically committed.
An exception needs to be considered in the rulebook for such a situation.
It looks unusual because it doesn't happen often, there's no frame of reference to compare it to. That's partly why it doesn't *feel* like a penalty, but as mentioned, if the 'keeper had arrived late with a foot instead, it's a clear penalty. Why does the body part make a difference? By the current rules, it doesn't.
It looks unusual because it doesn't happen often, there's no frame of reference to compare it to. That's partly why it doesn't *feel* like a penalty, but as mentioned, if the 'keeper had arrived late with a foot instead, it's a clear penalty. Why does the body part make a difference? By the current rules, it doesn't.
Is the head not also going towards the hand, all be it more slowly and travelling less far? Therefore both players were attempting to play the ball and in a contact sport like football should not be a foul in my view. If the laws of the game don’t reflect that surely the laws should be changed to reflect the game as people who play it and watch it see it. Only referees think that is a pen, not players or fans.
If Argentina get another here, Poland and Mexico would both have 4 points, 0 goal difference, 2 goals scored, 0-0 head-to-head. We could be looking at fair play records.
If Argentina get another here, Poland and Mexico would both have 4 points, 0 goal difference, 2 goals scored, 0-0 head-to-head. We could be looking at fair play records.
Surely it'll go to extra time? @ForeverAddickted should be able to confirm it ...
If Argentina get another here, Poland and Mexico would both have 4 points, 0 goal difference, 2 goals scored, 0-0 head-to-head. We could be looking at fair play records.
Dont laugh... But if Poland get one more booking, 2nd place will be decided on lots
Poland (1) 0-0 Mexico (2) Poland (3) 2-0 Saudi Arabia Argentina 2-0 Mexico (2) Poland (0) 0-1 Argentina Saudi Arabia 0-2 Mexico (1)
If Argentina get another here, Poland and Mexico would both have 4 points, 0 goal difference, 2 goals scored, 0-0 head-to-head. We could be looking at fair play records.
Dont laugh... But if Poland get one more booking, 2nd place will be decided on lots
I count 4 yellows for Poland and 7 for Mexico.
Mexico: 2 v Poland, 4 v Argentina, 1 v Saudi Poland: 1 v Mexico, 3 v Saudi, 0 v Argentina
If Argentina score again and Mexico win 2-0 then Mexico & Poland are exactly equal on Points, Goal Difference and Head to Head so presumably it then goes down to Yellow Cards?
If Argentina get another here, Poland and Mexico would both have 4 points, 0 goal difference, 2 goals scored, 0-0 head-to-head. We could be looking at fair play records.
Dont laugh... But if Poland get one more booking, 2nd place will be decided on lots
I count 4 yellows for Poland and 7 for Mexico.
Mexico: 2 v Poland, 4 v Argentina, 1 v Saudi Poland: 1 v Mexico, 3 v Saudi, 0 v Argentina
Cheers Callum, missed the two sub bookings for Mexico in that Argentina game
Still a bit too tight though, if Poland lose their heads
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There is no difference in the rulebook for arriving late for a tackle with your foot versus arriving late with your hands for a cross. Both times the ball had gone and both times a foul was technically committed.
An exception needs to be considered in the rulebook for such a situation.
how is that ever a penalty
Poland (1) 0-0 Mexico (2)
Poland (3) 2-0 Saudi Arabia
Argentina 2-0 Mexico (2)
Poland (0) 0-1 Argentina
Saudi Arabia 0-2 Mexico (1)
Mexico: 2 v Poland, 4 v Argentina, 1 v Saudi
Poland: 1 v Mexico, 3 v Saudi, 0 v Argentina
Still a bit too tight though, if Poland lose their heads