08-07-2016, 18:40
(08-07-2016, 14:32)Jacko The Flopsy Piglet Wrote:(07-07-2016, 21:48)Maddix Wrote: Told you they'd get 'reffed' to the final
Blatant pen for me. Only a keeper should jump with his arms that high above his head.
"You Are The Ref" say it was a referee error because to be handball. it has to be intentional and in this instance there was no intent. Also, his hands were not in an unnatural position considering that he was challenging to head the ball.
One thing they often say is that if the referee makes a decision that shocks both teams and the crowd then it is probably a wrong decision.
So while it was unwise to jump with his arms up & it gave the referee a decision to make, by the laws of the game, it wasn't a penalty.
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