ENG vs IRA Matchday 2 - Claus (BRA)

[alexgr]

Not sure I’m a massive fan of how the ref runs in at pace to the site of every free kick? It works well for him but hard to step it up for a tackle worthy of a caution / dismissal, feels like it loses its impact?

 

[Tealeaf]

Agreed. Temporary concussion substitutes will surely be trialled next season.

Needs to be reinforced with proper concussion protocols too. Fail an assessment by and independent doctor and you’re out for 10 days.

 

[Mooseybaby]

Only just noticed officials names are on the back of their shirts, interesting, guess it saves having to get their mum to sow in a name tag!

 

[socal lurker]

Holding offence that i’d expect to be given anywhere in the midfield as a DFK. Surprised there wasn’t even an OFR by the ref…

Looked like a penalty to me

The standard for an OFR by the R is the same as the standard for a reversal of the decision. The VAR has to believe it was a C&O error to send it down. Every time an R keeps his decision on an OFR, he is really saying the VAR should not have sent it down.

 

[socal lurker]

Only just noticed officials names are on the back of their shirts, interesting, guess it saves having to get their mum to sow in a name tag!

I may try that . . . then people don't have to ask my name to complain about me!

 

[JamesL]

Dissent. Delaying restart. Get them booked!!!!

 

[JamesL]

And a super advantage from the referee.

 

[Tealeaf]

HaRrY kANe onLy sCoRes PeNaLties

#assist

 

[george.g]

I’d argue biggest first half incidents were management of HAI and the penalty about 5’ in?

 

[RustyRef]

That keeper should be off for a head injury assessment. Minimum.

Can't go off for a head injury assessment, once they are subbed, even as a concussion sub, they can't come back on.

 

[george.g]

The standard for an OFR by the R is the same as the standard for a reversal of the decision. The VAR has to believe it was a C&O error to send it down. Every time an R keeps his decision on an OFR, he is really saying the VAR should not have sent it down.

Yeah fair point hadnt thought of it that way, whether it was C&O is debatable though

The standard for an OFR by the R is the same as the standard for a reversal of the decision. The VAR has to believe it was a C&O error to send it down. Every time an R keeps his decision on an OFR, he is really saying the VAR should not have sent it down.

yeah that’s a fair point. Whether it was C&O or not, I’d edge towards saying it could’ve been.

Furthermore, did anyone see the yellow around 30 odd minutes in, Iranian player left his studs on Shaw’s ankle region. Seemed to remember a Wales player being walked for it in Euro 20, so not sure if anyone else questioned that?

 

[es1]

Possibly the worst var decision ever

 

[es1]

The ref and the var are going home after that. Absolutely shocking

 

[JamesL]

It was all going so well

 

[davlon]

Strange one that early pen appeal for England got no VAR review but this one did? I wonder what the thought process was?

 

[es1]

I'm watching with a 2b, 3 4s and a 5. We're all laughing. What the hell was that.

 

[george.g]

How that was reviewed and given, after the one about 5 mins in has confused me. Bizzare call in my eyes

 

[N416405]

Utterly ridiculous, but nothing surprises me anymore.

VAR was probably busy finishing their lunch and checking Tiktok

and back on tiktok at the end?

Can't have been the same VAR as the first half.

 

[davlon]

The VAR has thrown the ref under the bus IMO. Once it went to pitchside review, ref had no choice but to give it - but didn't give ref option early in game.

 

[es1]

The VAR has thrown the ref under the bus IMO. Once it went to pitchside review, ref had no choice but to give it - but didn't give ref option early in game.

Have a ****ing backbone and don't give it