World Cup: Group C: Denmark vs. Australia, 6/21/2018

[darko]

That's harsh.

Not really

 

[Luigi Habs]

How many similar scenarios we've had this World Cup and they didn't even go to VAR?

What Poulsen should have done different in this case to avoid the handball? The penalty doesn't make sense IMO.

 

[QuietContrarian]

Not really

a top ref on Danish tv. said it was harsh. he was in a natural position for a guy in mid jump

 

[LemmyUlanov55]

That's harsh.

Yup, but the right call.
..and it's tied.

 

[QuietContrarian]

Has there been a penalty in every game so far.?

 

[QuietContrarian]

Not a fan of VAR so far. obstructs games and very inconsistent so far..

 

[darko]

a top ref on Danish tv. said it was harsh. he was in a natural position for a guy in mid jump

Arm away from the body. I'd call that a penalty but that's just me.

 

[KrejciMVP]

Not a pk in my book. yussuf is in an natural position

still not used to VAR, feels NBAish. Really changes the World Cup

 

[darko]

Not a fan of VAR so far. obstructs games and very inconsistent so far..

It's a joke. A-league has been using it all season. Not a fan at all.

 

[TheMoreYouKnow]

It probably wasn't intentional, but at the same time it's a classic hand ball scenario as his arms were raised in the air. You can certainly give it.

 

[KrejciMVP]

Has there been a penalty in every game so far.?

10 PK's so far this year compared to 13 in all of 2014. The game has literally changed to the equivalent of taking free throws

 

[Alklha]

It has to be intentional or an unnatural position. Jumping forward with your arms up can be a natural position, that arm was away from the ball so there was no initial intent and he had no time to react after the header.

If you want to argue that it was in an unnatural position, but it is not “clear and obvious” by any measure.

This process needs to be a challenge system, because the current system is having obvious penalties ignored and much more marginal ones reviewed.

 

[QuietContrarian]

Ugh...

Horrible last 20 from the Danes.

That PK sure shook them.

And the Aussies seem to be getting a longer leash by what I otherwise have always considered a very good ref.

 

[QuietContrarian]

It has to be intentional or an unnatural position. Jumping forward with your arms up can be a natural position, that arm was away from the ball so there was no initial intent and he had no time to react after the header.

If you want to argue that it was in an unnatural position, but it is not “clear and obvious” by any measure.

This process needs to be a challenge system, because the current system is having obvious penalties ignored and much more marginal ones reviewed.

This is exactly what the ref said on Danish tv.

absolutely horrible call considering use of VAR.

 

[Corto]

It's a close call, arm is away from the body...

But for me, not a penalty. Ball came to him from about a foot away. The arm was not extended on purpose to actively block, dude was just sort of jumping lol...
And the yellow card just takes the cake, he'll miss the France match because of it.

 

[East Coast Bias]

Harsh PK for me. Totally accidental. Didn’t even seem to see the ball. But I guess under the rule, it’s a penalty.

 

[maclean]

10 PK's so far this year compared to 13 in all of 2014. The game has literally changed to the equivalent of taking free throws

Oh man, they should totally change penalties to a free throw competition in the event of a draw after extra time!

 

[Dr Pepper]

Wasn't a red handed out for the last handball in the box?

Colombia, I think?

Why only a yellow this time? Less intentional, perhaps?

 

[QuietContrarian]

Harsh PK for me. Totally accidental. Didn’t even seem to see the ball. But I guess under the rule, it’s a penalty.

Several refs have now said via Danish tv, that the rules do NOT call for a penalty in this situation, but that it is a typical call by a Spanish ref.

The yellow card was just laughable.. I mean come on..

 

[hatterson]

So at half time, Fox mentioned a complaint by Moroccan players against the official in their game, claiming that he wanted Ronaldo's jersey/autograph.

The funny thing is they call him "Marc Geiger"

Marc Geiger is the co-founder of Lollapalooza and talent agent.

Mark Geiger is the referee from NJ who reffed the Portugal/Morocco game

 

[QuietContrarian]

Wasn't a red handed out for the last handball in the box?

Colombia, I think?

Why only a yellow this time? Less intentional, perhaps?

Dude the Colombia one was 100% intentional and saved a goal. He acted as the keeper basically. Not the same

 

[Dr Pepper]

Dude the Colombia one was 100% intentional and saved a goal. He acted as the keeper basically. Not the same

Ok, I thought maybe regardless of intent a handball in the box meant a red. Didn't know the specifics.

 

[maclean]

Wasn't a red handed out for the last handball in the box?

Colombia, I think?

Why only a yellow this time? Less intentional, perhaps?

Yes, and to be honest, I didn't think that one was intentional either. It was also as a result of jumping, but sure I get it. Didn't catch this one though so can't compare directly.

 

[Suiteness]

Umtiti's handball was really bad as well and he didn't get booked.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

As neutral, I say deserved penalty.
It prevented a shot to the net.