Group D: France, Australia, Denmark, Tunisia

[Toffe3m4n]

Still think that handball is questionable. I understand that it first struck his right arm that is in a natural position.. but surely it then deflecting onto his left arm up in the air is actively disrupting the course of the ball even more?

 

[Moomin]

Tunisia are the Everton of the World Cup.

Solid at the back and no creativity.

HOOOOFFFFFFF

 

[TheBigIguana]

Still think that handball is questionable. I understand that it first struck his right arm that is in a natural position.. but surely it then deflecting onto his left arm up in the air is actively disrupting the course of the ball even more?

The rule is when it hits another part of your body it isn't handball. I think if it were clearly intentional that might change but that wasn't. So no handball.

You can dislike the rule.

 

[barneygumble]

Other games have also had loads of chances as well as goals and talking points.

Maybe it’s just me, but a close game is better than a 6-2?

I’m happy with the result. But that was a cracking game and the game I’ve enjoyed most.

Saudi-Argentina a close second. With no shock that Netherlands has been the worst game.

 

[4 Eyes Better Than 2]

Can’t stand Peter Walton explaining the handball and var should take a look

‘ the arm isn’t in a natural position ‘

When you’re jumping Peter nobody jumps with their hands by their side. His arm was in the natural position from what he was doing

And now Peter Walton is having a say on the penalty decision at the end and now he’s gone 180 and his arm being in an unnatural position doesn’t matter because it’s a deflection onto the arm

Making it up as they go

 

[TheBigIguana]

Maybe it’s just me, but a close game is better than a 6-2?

I’m happy with the result. But that was a cracking game and the game I’ve enjoyed most.

Saudi-Argentina a close second. With no shock that Netherlands has been the worst game.

Low bar I guess. I think for a neutral USA-Wales would have been better though?

 

[Toffe3m4n]

The rule is when it hits another part of your body it isn't handball. I think if it were clearly intentional that might change but that wasn't. So no handball.

You can dislike the rule.

Yeah that's what I'm questioning. To me the ball deflecting onto his left arm there was clearly a handball as he pretty much brought the ball into his control with it - don't really understand how the rule makes sense in this context ?‍

 

[MikeH72]

Low bar I guess. I think for a neutral USA-Wales would have been better though?

I enjoyed USA v Wales more even though the quality absolutely stank out the Middle East.

 

[GoldenToffee]

And now Peter Walton is having a say on the penalty decision at the end and now he’s gone 180 and his arm being in an unnatural position doesn’t matter because it’s a deflection onto the arm

Making it up as they go

Another kin cart of the highest order given a no doubt all-expenses-paid jolly to Qatar to speak pure bullshine.

 

[barneygumble]

Low bar I guess. I think for a neutral USA-Wales would have been better though?

That one then was more enjoyable for me.

First half of USA game wasn’t great because Wales weren’t in it. I enjoyed the game, a game of two halves. But really enjoyed that game.

 

[TheBigIguana]

Yeah that's what I'm questioning. To me the ball deflecting onto his left arm there was clearly a handball as he pretty much brought the ball into his control with it - don't really understand how the rule makes sense in this context ?‍

The idea is that often the ball pops off your leg and into your arm which is a harsh penalty to give.

 

[Toffe3m4n]

The idea is that often the ball pops off your leg and into your arm which is a harsh penalty to give.

'Harsh' maybe but for me it's still a penalty. Your arm has actively stopped the ball from potentially reaching an opponent - that's a clear infringement.

 

[Goat]

I enjoyed USA v Wales more even though the quality absolutely stank out the Middle East.

I honestly dont think its fair that England has to play both of them, maybe they could team up, play 22 v 11, might make it more of a challenge the bunch of actual farmers.

You see that McKenzie fella wobbling around the pitch?

God they are bad.

 

[BigMick]

'Harsh' maybe but for me it's still a penalty. Your arm has actively stopped the ball from potentially reaching an opponent - that's a clear infringement.

I thought the ref gave a free kick to Tunisia when it was a corner. There was a blatant push by a Danish player as the ball came in, before the 'handball'. Perhaps he gave that to avoid having to rule on the penalty.

 

[4 Eyes Better Than 2]

I honestly dont think its fair that England has to play both of them, maybe they could team up, play 22 v 11, might make it more of a challenge the bunch of actual farmers.

You see that McKenzie fella wobbling around the pitch?

God they are bad.

That McKennie fella is part of the best midfield in group B