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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
I am unbiased (actually don't mind either team) and I prefer EPL to La Liga but I can see the reasons that may be a red.
You ref the "game" if it is a bad dirty game and then give cards where they are not deserved to get the game back on track and send a message. If the game is clean and a dangerous play happens you don't just turn away because the game was clean up until that point, in that case you judge the act.
There are three issues with Nani's challenge that usually can lead to at least a yellow if done individually, let alone all three combined.
- Jumping Tackle- Usually leads to a yellow/red
- Cleats Up- Usually leads to a yellow/red
- High Kick- Can potentially lead to a yellow
This tackle featured all three of those things. Sure there was no malicious intent but that doesn't change the fact that it was stupid and dangerous.
Due to the lack of intent I would have called it a yellow but the grounds are there for that to be a red card. |
The problem with your argument that I bolded is that a jumping tackle is only a red if contact is made, which there was little to none here. Also, studs up is only a red if contact is made, otherwise it's given a caution (yellow)...again, no contact made here. Same applies to your third point...they can only be reds if there is significant contact made. Clearly there wasn't in this case. There is no arguing the fact that this was a poor poor call in such an important game. IF YOU'RE NOT SURE, GO WITH A YELLOW. Too many referees handing out reds like candy these days (and yellows for that matter)