Denmark vs Belgium

[Reffing4Life]

I know this isn’t a huge talking point but do you think that was a foul on Courtois in the box by the Danish player?

I understand why play is stopped because it’s the keeper but IMHO, there is absolutely no foul committed on Courtois and yet Belgium are awarded a DFK even though Denmark had possession when play was stopped.

What do you think?

 

[LothianRef]

I’d agree. It didn’t seem like a foul at all.

 

[JamesL]

Clip?

 

[es1]

I thought it was a foul tbh, keeper punched it then was caught knee on knee

 

[Kes]

I thought the same in real time but the slow mo replay showed Courtois clearly being caught on the upper leg by the Dane's knee...

 

[Reffing4Life]

I thought it was a foul tbh, keeper punched it then was caught knee on knee

I thought the same in real time but the slow mo replay showed Courtois clearly being caught on the upper leg by the Dane's knee...

I know what you mean and they are always given but in my opinion, the Danish player is stopping and then Courtois follows through straight into him. In no way am I claiming Courtois fouled the other player but I also don’t think Courtios was fouled either. I know they’re always given though as it’s the keeper.

 

[socal lurker]

Unless I'm remembering the wrong play, The keeper was also the one able to play the ball, and the attacker arrived late.

 

[Reffing4Life]

Unless I'm remembering the wrong play, The keeper was also the one able to play the ball, and the attacker arrived late.

Yes I agree. However, in my opinion, the player does make contact with Courtois. Courtois makes contact with the player.