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

[QuietContrarian]

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.

The guy stretched out his arm, to save the ball from going in.. Clear as day.

 

[QuietContrarian]

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

No it didn't

 

[JeffreyLFC]

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

should have been yellow to be fair.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

No it didn't

It certainly did.

 

[East Coast Bias]

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..

They're saying that it's a not penalty, but it was called because Spanish refs call easier penalties?

 

[hatterson]

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?

Typically for a non-intentional but "reckless" handball where the player isn't trying to make himself bigger or stop the ball directly but is instead just flailing around (like this one) a yellow is usually given. It didn't have to be given though.

The red would be a situation where the player either directly and intentionally handballed it or intentionally made himself bigger that lead to the hand ball (like in the game yesterday)

I'd say the penalty is a fair call because the hand isn't in a natural position.

 

[Eisen]

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

Urs Meier said the penalty was a mistake as well.

 

[QuietContrarian]

They're saying that it's a not penalty, but it was called because Spanish refs call easier penalties?

No beause Spanish refs are more aggressive in their stance on what is a handball.

 

[QuietContrarian]

It certainly did.

I certainly do not agree.

 

[Burner Account]

 

[maclean]

The guy stretched out his arm, to save the ball from going in.. Clear as day.

Hm, can only find a photo of it now and I guess you're right, the one shot of it I saw yesterday didn't look as incriminating

 

[JeffreyLFC]

Sisto is killing all danish attacks.

 

[HajdukSplit]

The VAR hand signal will be the new flashing an imaginary card in refs face

 

[koyvoo]

Sweet build up there Aussies

 

[Burner Account]

Great overlap

then you remember it's Australia and the cross is overhit by 20 yards

 

[TheMoreYouKnow]

Urs Meier said the penalty was a mistake as well.

They have never been able to agree on hand balls and how to call them. Pure lottery every match. VAR doesn't really change this as it's still a question of interpretation.

It does however help in bringing events to the attention of the officials that they may have missed otherwise. But it feels like at this point there's a lot of confusion regarding the 'when' and 'why' of the specifics of VAR use.

 

[Eisen]

They have never been able to agree on hand balls and how to call them. Pure lottery every match. VAR doesn't really change this as it's still a question of interpretation.

It does however help in bringing events to the attention of the officials that they may have missed otherwise. But it feels like at this point there's a lot of confusion regarding the 'when' and 'why' of the specifics of VAR use.

I agree with you. It was never a discussion if it was hand contact, more how you interprete it. And the argument is often accidental vs making yourself bigger. Can go either way.
Not to Urs Meier apparently.

 

[IamNotADancer]

I'm rooting for the Aussies but man, more often than not Leckie's ball control skills or the lack thereof are becoming an issue. It's almost as if any attack dies at his feet when it just jumps off his boots.

 

[koyvoo]

Denmark are definitely affording them their fair share of chances right now though.

 

[LemmyUlanov55]

Well, Kaspar Schmeichel is no Peter Schmeichel..

 

[Luigi Habs]

Great game wow

 

[IamNotADancer]

Great game wow

Agreed, a lot more entertaining than what we saw yesterday.

 

[King 88]

Aussies seems to want danish shirts already.

 

[darko]

There's a daylight between Mooy and our next best player.

 

[IamNotADancer]

If you call the hand ball a penalty, you have to call the shirt tuck one too. Much clearer penalty than the Poulsen one.