ARG vs ALG

[one]

Starting this with a poll.

(Mods: please move this to the correct sub-board. I tried it there but couldn't create a poll in it)

 

[es1]

looks to me like messi is trying to avoid the contact, but the contact he makes is clearly quite dangerous and something we have been seeing red cards for

i dont think it's a red but wouldn't have been surprised to see VAR getting involved

 

[JamesL]

Starting this with a poll.

(Mods: please move this to the correct sub-board. I tried it there but couldn't create a poll in it)

One for @Ross

If I move it it looks like it's going to delete the poll aspect.

 

[Ross]

All done, just had to enable polls for that forum

 

[ARF]

Not enough force in it to justify a red IMO. Should've been a caution though.

 

[RefereeX]

For me it's one where the on field decision stands regardless. It is nasty, but I'd be happy enough with a caution on a lack of force basis.

 

[Gabriel]

I think the challenge itself is reckless and nothing more. Certainly not enough force for me to think it's clear SFP so imo the onfield decision has to stand. I reckon the same would have happened had it been given as a red as there is contact with the studs so it's just not a C&O error. I'm surprised that he wasn't even cautioned though.

 

[Big Cat]

Can't send Messi off FFS! That would make no commercial sense whatsoever. I voted 'No' by the way

 

[Johnson]

I’m fine with no VAR intervention but I think the preferred outcome should be red card. With studs flush to the back of the Achilles, little force is needed to endanger the safety of the opponent. Kinda surprised people are thinking yellow. Those I’ve spoken to irl think red.