what do people think about the penalty call in the first half of the game. personally too soft for me but eager to get other people's opinions. what a game it is though.
You criticised the forum for having a “herd mentality” after people defended the decision to overturn the Arsenal goal against United, which I thought whilst maybe not C and O, was a foul on EriksenHe pulls him by the hand and not just for a split second but takes him on a good spin. That's beyond "contact". I'm surprised anyone is disputing this decision.
Yes, in hindsight the words above were unnecessary. It's okay to have a debate.I'm surprised anyone is disputing this decision.
The player spins himself IMHO. There’s not remotely enough force in the defender’s action. It’s a creative dive. To me this is crystal clear from the footage. I really don’t want a pen here. But I also understand that when a defender in the box reaches out a hand and it contacts the shoulder or body, then they are stupidly asking for a reaction from the opponent and officials.He pulls him by the hand and not just for a split second but takes him on a good spin. That's beyond "contact". I'm surprised anyone is disputing this decision.
Holding is very clearly defined in the laws definition section, as below ...He pulls him by the hand and not just for a split second but takes him on a good spin. That's beyond "contact". I'm surprised anyone is disputing this decision.