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[BMO = GOAT]

Man, i thought this ref was just going to let them play. He knows that hand ball was unintentional, just let them play.

 

[Sgtpepper89]

Shearer doesn't think its a penalty? Lol what.

One thing ive learned is when a UK "expert" gives an opinion, the truth is always the other way

 

[Gormless Noodle]

Looks like the correct decision to me after seeing the replays.

 

[Clydefrog]

Loved that shot of Ozil before Griezmann took the pk.

"Thank God it's not me"

 

[SlimySnake]

lol Ballack is in disbelief on ESPN. He's like its the second time they have given away a penalty like that.

Who has their arms up in the air like that? Two different players too. Is it a Coaching thing?

 

[Alx]

Lucky result for the first half, Germany deserved better. Stupid mistake, too, you'd think that after Boateng's hand ball all the team would be more cautious with their hands.

 

[Mory Dunz]

People really don't think it was a penatly?


so what did the ball deflect off of?
And To go straight up with no spin

Is germany like gaf's team or something?

 

[oti]

Greece would've scored like 5 goals by now!

 

[Baleoce]

Yeah. First I was like huh, then I was like well seems a bit harsh, thinking about it a third time, your hand doesn't go towards the ball in that way if you're not reaching out for it, so it was clearly intentional and clearly hands. Great split second call that.

Yeah that's actually one of the most impressive calls this tournament. I was convinced that wasn't a penalty at first.

 

[SuperSonic1305]

Portugal wont win agains either of these teams

People have been saying this for 3 games now.

 

[Arex]

wow.. I suppose it was a raised hand, and penalty, but it's really against the flow of the game. I was neutral, but I'm totally on Germany side now, hope they win, they've played better so far.

 

[Lapidus' Beard]

Germany deserves a 2-1 victory now imo.

 

[KingSnake]

Germany still has this. There just need to replace Müller. Get Podolski in.

 

[KOHIPEET]

For fuck's sake. Germany is just unlucky at this point.

 

[UrbanRats]

Such a stupid thing to do. Twice in a fucking row. First Boateng and now Schweinsteiger...

Germany doesnt know what to do with its hands.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Man, i thought this ref was just going to let them play. He knows that hand ball was unintentional, just let them play.

That is not how the rule works though. If you make yourself bigger, it's a foul.

 

[Cider X]

Calm your tits. Watch the replay again. It's a penalty.

 

[paperboywriter]

That was definitely a penalty.

But forget the penalty for a min, it's reassuring that France can play like absolute fucking garbage, yet superior deutschland was unable to score. Thought we were gonna get crushed 7-1 if not worse, what happened?

Spoiler

or was that PK the 1 in 7-1?

What are you talking about, France was not nearly that bad this first half

 

[EdibleExplosives]

For fuck's sake. Germany is just unlucky at this point.

They'd be luckier if they didnt flail around in the box with their hands up.

 

[Altairre]

I'm German and that was a clear pen. That being said, this ref isn't great.

 

[Mimosa97]

Germany are the better team. We got lucky with the pen. I think the 2nd half will be great. I can't see Germany not scoring at least 1 goal with the way they've been playing.

Anyway with don't deserve to make it to the finals like this. I don't want my team to be a Portugal bis.

 

[SplitYourInfinities]

There were two penalties in the first half and only one was called. I think the complaints about the ref bias are fair.

 

[TheSecondSpitter]

Greece would've scored like 5 goals by now!

OPA!

 

[Tempy]

For fuck's sake. Germany is just unlucky at this point.

That handball has nothing to do with bad luck though. A defender never ever needs to have his arms that high.

 

[Mory Dunz]

There were two penalties in the first half and only one was called. I think the complaints about the ref bias are fair.

 

[Dackelbein]

Was a penalty, but we'll turn this game, come on 2nd half 😈

 

[KOHIPEET]

I'm German and that was a clear pen. That being said, this ref isn't great.

This.

Even though this was a pen, the ref just sucks ass..

 

[Kenzodielocke]

There were two penalties in the first half and only one was called. I think the complaints about the ref bias are fair.

Lol, you guys are mind readers? They make mistakes, too.

 

[oti]

For fuck's sake. Germany is just unlucky at this point.

I mean, not like anybody forced Schweini to play Basketball all of a sudden or something.

 

[True Savior]

Man, i thought this ref was just going to let them play. He knows that hand ball was unintentional, just let them play.

The ref is there to be a referee. Clear pen. He extends the area of the body by spreading the arm.

 

[Pachimari]

I'm so conflicted. I want France to win as I feel Portugal will have a better chance against them, and I want Cristiano to win it. But Germany got Kroos and I love that player.

 

[protomouse]

Sigh. Disappointing that the same thing has happened again. Penalty again. Handball again.

 

[Ganzlinger]

Bullshit penalty. Totally unitentional and the header would hit Schweinsteiger's body either way.

 

[Ennosuke]

Honestly? If we stick to the rules, we should at least get one penalty as well. So it is a shame that the ref gifts france.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

I'm so conflicted. I want France to win as I feel Portugal will have a better chance against them, and I want Cristiano to win it. But Germany got Kroos and I love that player.

France has ref bias on their side though.

 

[spekkeh]

Germany doesnt know what to do with its hands.

Something something involuntary raising of the right arm.

 

[SplitYourInfinities]

Lol, you guys are mind readers? They make mistakes, too.

They also take bribes.

 

[KOHIPEET]

I mean, not like anybody forced Schweini to play Basketball all of a sudden or something.

It's not like he was actively trying to stop the ball with his hand though.

 

[robatw]

Why do People in this thread think it is over now?

Germany is clearly the better Team and will equalize with like no effort...

 

[Mory Dunz]

Still going? wow

Didn't want to but:

 

[El Topo]

Man, i thought this ref was just going to let them play. He knows that hand ball was unintentional, just let them play.

It maybe wasn't intentional, but it's clearly not a natural movement, i.e. Schweinsteiger extends the area of his body. Best you could have hoped for is a penalty without a yellow, see Boateng in Germany-Italy.

 

[Mimosa97]

France has ref bias on their side though.

Shumacher vs batiston. And you talk about ref bias ?

Never forget.

 

[Gutek]

Why do People in this thread think it is over now?

Germany is clearly the better Team and will equalize with like no effort...

Just like they scored in the first 45 with like no effort. Oh, wait...

 

[Ansatz]

Why do People in this thread think it is over now?

Germany is clearly the better Team and will equalize with like no effort...

Because I've seen enough Bayern games using the Pep model to know how this will end.

 

[Baleoce]

Still can't believe Giroud didn't look up even once on that counter attack. Griezmann should be fuming.

 

[bjaelke]

Bullshit penalty. Totally unitentional and the header would hit Schweinsteiger's body either way.

Boateng should've told him about the rules.

 

[TheSecondSpitter]

Man, i thought this ref was just going to let them play. He knows that hand ball was unintentional, just let them play.

Extending your hand away from your body = intent

 

[dragn]

of course france can do anything in their box

 

[Rellik]

That is not how the rule works though. If you make yourself bigger, it's a foul.

The IFAB laws say it has to be deliberate.

• handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within his own
penalty area)

Source: http://www.fifa.com/mm/Document/Foo...ng/02/36/01/11/LawsofthegamewebEN_Neutral.pdf

The issue is deciding what's deliberate or not.

 

[UrbanRats]

This is the Italian revenge!