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Originally Posted by mbcrowder
OK, I admit to being fanboy in this sport, and not an official... and I also know not to listen to announcers.
But it sure did seem the Soccer referee had it in for the Americans in this match - topped off by the phantom unexplained call nullifying the winning goal. What a drag that such a good game was marred by his presence.
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I don't think he had it in for anyone. I just think he was in over his head, like some of the replacement umpires in the MiLB strike. Just using what I know as an umpire he looked like he was too close to the action to see all of it and thus missed a couple fouls on Slovenia during that free kick.
Also, a caution for being hit in the face with the ball is a new rule to me.