Manila's Momentary Lapse of Reason: Another Blunder

Sunday, June 25, 2006

Another Blunder

Argentine Roberto Abbodanzieri plays a goal-kick to Gabriel Heinze. The Manchester United man is caught on his heels, mis-controls and gifts the ball to Francisco Fonseca (Mexico) before hacking down the striker. It is only a yellow card, with referee Massimo Busacca pointing at Roberto Ayala as being the last defender (30 yrds away). A lucky escape and doesn't Ricardo La Volpe know it. Should have been a straight Red no doubt terrible tackle and a sure goal otherwise

3 Comments:

Blogger Craig said...

Terrible decision and cost Mexico the game sadly. It was so clearly a red, Ayala wouldn't have got to him in time, Heinze had to go for that challenge. Poor refereeing on that terms.

I thought it was an excellent game to watch, the referee let the game flow at times ; made some petty decisions still but not as much as others have. He also booked a player that shouldn't have been booked and had he booked the correct player he'd of gone off having recieved a yellow later on.

Good game, Argentina and Spain have the best squads at this world cup easily, the talent and options is endless.

8:05 am  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

That was the best world cup game so far imo.2 goals in the first ten minutes made me think it was going to be a shootout,but no still a very entertaining game none the less.To be honest Im kinda happy that Heinze did'nt see red because Mexico might have won being a man up.Take nothing away from Mexico they played a hell of a game.Now comes the matchup I really wanted to see Argentina vs zGermans.If there was ever a time to cheer for a Chelsea player(not on England) its now.I hope Crespo can knock a few in and send them out of the tourney.

peace

9:51 am  
Blogger Richie said...

Great game I think we all agree on that. Your right a red card does ruin a game and even though I thought a red card should have been used im kinda glad it wasnt. Arg vs Ger will be a cracker as they say and I also am looking forward to that one. Thanks guys for your imput. Keep it up.

6:57 pm  

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