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Old 06-13-2014, 02:32 PM   #238
flere-imsaho
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Looks like the Netherlands have picked up where they left off from the last World Cup: the "tackle" from De Jong on 15 minutes was a clear foul & yellow card, and the BS for the tackle got the penalty it richly deserved.

Sorry MIJB....

But that "tackle" from De Jong on 15 minutes is exactly the kind of obstruction (never mind just hitting another player) that needs to be penalized more. De Jong makes no attempt to play the ball and indeed moves away from the ball to obstruct the opponent, by elbowing him in the chest. How that's not at least a yellow is beyond me.


Very well-taken penalty, btw.
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