Stevo985 Posted June 13, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted June 13, 2014 I thought the ref was very poor, and wouldn't be surprised if an eye was on the unrest in Brazil and it was thought it'd be better all round if they just won. But two of the decision I can understand - the foul on the keeper shouldn't be a foul, but in modern day football, that's going to be given more often than not. The 'elbow' wasn't a real elbow, and you'd be annoyed if a Villa player got sent off for the same thing. One of the big one's I thought though that no one seems to have mentioned is when Olic (I think) got his legs clipped when through on goal and went flying. That was a red for me (TM Andy Townsend). Yeah that was a bad one. In the ref's defence, from one angle it did look like Olic had fallen over his own feet. But it was a definite foul. Not sure about it being red. Think Cesar may have gotten to the ball anyway? I'd have to see it again. What annoyed me was Townsend saying it wasn't a foul because it was unintentional! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Excellent moustache on Luiz Gustavo, might I add. Looked like a Jazz musician from a bygone era. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) Hernandez dropped for the game this evening. Splinters in the arse for club and country. Edited June 13, 2014 by Voinjama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J.Rimmer Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Last night's penalty may have been soft, which I take to mean as being brought about by a minor and unnecessary foul. However, my understanding of the rules is that one should neither hold on to a player from behind, nor pull his shirt... to do so is clearly a foul... and to do so in the penalty area is clearly a penalty. The Croatians shoud direct their anger at their No 6... not the referee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Football is not a non contact sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Excellent moustache on Luiz Gustavo, might I add. Looked like a Jazz musician from a bygone era. Yes, loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djamfisher Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Last night's penalty may have been soft, which I take to mean as being brought about by a minor and unnecessary foul. However, my understanding of the rules is that one should neither hold on to a player from behind, nor pull his shirt... to do so is clearly a foul... and to do so in the penalty area is clearly a penalty. The Croatians shoud direct their anger at their No 6... not the referee. They're angry at the ref cos it weren't a foul;putting your hands on someone does not mean you're pushing, pulling or holding them. Not the Croatians fault the ref fell for the dive from the cheat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Excellent moustache on Luiz Gustavo, might I add. Looked like a Jazz musician from a bygone era. Or even this chap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Brazil didn't impress me last night at all. Might just be first game nerves but they will need to up their game Also, I just don't like Neymar. Can't warm, to him at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakemineVanilla Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Brazil didn't impress me last night at all. Might just be first game nerves but they will need to up their game Also, I just don't like Neymar. Can't warm, to him at all. I think one of the problems with Brazil is that their increasing familiarity diminishes their mystique. Whether in the Champions League or playing for Premier League clubs, they increasingly arrive with great fanfare and then disappoint. This certainly applies to most of last night's team. I am not sure Neymar has really lived up to expectations at Barce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnbull Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Last night's penalty may have been soft, which I take to mean as being brought about by a minor and unnecessary foul. However, my understanding of the rules is that one should neither hold on to a player from behind, nor pull his shirt... to do so is clearly a foul... and to do so in the penalty area is clearly a penalty. The Croatians shoud direct their anger at their No 6... not the referee. Fair enough, but penalty areas these days are full of players virtually throttling each other at set pieces. Ref's have either gotta clamp down on it both ways or not give anything at all and let them get on with it. It's turning into rugby where there's that much going on in a ruck that you wonder how on earth the ref can decide which offence to give. That decision last night was ropey to say the least. A guy the size of Fred shouldn't be throwing himself about like a spoiled girl just because another player puts his hand on his shoulder. Cheating get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Lashing rain for this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Mexico tearing em apart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Mexican fans raising the "you fat bastard goalkick" bar up a notch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardiffGreens Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Wide players are a little slow in getting the ball whipped into the middle so far mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisagg75 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 clarke carlisle when co- commenting always sounds to me like an english teacher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Clearly pacey wing backs is the way to go with a 3-5-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisagg75 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 is where this game being played in it's winter time.i know some of the cities are. onside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardiffGreens Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Good finish, shame about the call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) another mistake... and i think natal is in the north where its nice, just a storm and clarke in the 1st minute, cameroon will dominate this game because of their size and strength in the middle of the park... yeah ok, could say something about it being the stereotypical english football mentality, no doubt they'll do something but cameroon look shit so far Edited June 13, 2014 by villa4europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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