Bad Bob wrote:tonyeh wrote:Sabre wrote:KennyisGod....still wrote:Sabre wrote:KennyisGod....still wrote:why no yellow for kalou?
Because the ref knew it was probably a penalty, and if he conceded it it would mean a red card too, so he chose to see that nothing happened.
If it was a dive, it should have been a yellow.
wernt a pen tho Sabes, an it wernt th 1st time he's gone down 'easily'
You may be right, I only saw the repetition of the action once, I'll watch it again.
P.S. Yes he trips with himself, but, did Lucas' knee touch strong enough just before of that? I have seen less clear penalties given. This one is very doubtful
Looks to me like Lucas did clip him and then Kalou tripped himself. No malace there.
Ref was right just to play on.
What's malice got to do with it? He clipped his feet and prevented a goal-scoring opportunity in the box. That's the definition of a penalty, surely?
Anyway, I'm not that fussed...just calling it as I saw it. This is most definitely a strange game to watch though. The gamut of emotions and all that...
I don't think Lucas meant to foul, that's all.
That said, I don't think the ref could see everything either. If in doubt, don't give.