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Old 02-07-2010, 03:34 PM   #66 (permalink)
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Absolutely won't be and nor should it. It was a professional foul to prevent a goal. Red card and penalty sufficient punishment.

Situation has come up dozens of times; once earlier in this world cup in fact (Harry Kewell v Ghana too, ironically enough).

If the ref is allowed to start assuming things it sets a very dangerous precedent, IMHO.
Maybe with the introduction of goal line technology, it might be worth taking a look at? But it does look like people are OK with it, which is something I didn't expect...so fair enough then.
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