Rafael's was a much clearer red card, but I think Dowd knew the first one wasn't a red, so he was trying to put it right. You can see it all through Vidic's reaction, I have seen the same tackle punished with a yellow very often.
I personally think Vidic red was spot on. It wasn't reckless, he had no intention of going for the ball, he simply took his opponent clean out. As soon as it happened I said that's a straight red. Clear endangering an opponent.
The Rafael incident was shocking. Cahill is lucky he hasn't got a serious injury and out the World Cup tonight if that challenge isn't slightly off timed.
I also watched the game in 3D, so no idea if my view was 'better' or 'clearer' than my trusted colleagues
The funny thing is was both reactions of Vidic and Rafael being surprised by the reactions of the cards! A very bad case of lack of discipline for both players. I've not seen Moyes reaction yet....
Well Moyes thought Vidic was only a caution at best and Rafael, he didn't see the incident.... funny how management are first the criticise decisions but most appear not to watch the game
I still think the Vidic one was a yellow, and I do agree Rafael was a red. Vidic didn't go in that fast, and didn't make that much contact. I have seen many tackles like that receive a yellow, and think if it was appealed, then I would expect it to be rescinded
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