That’s a tough one. By the book, maybe, but there was nothing malicious about it.
this post was submitted on 08 Nov 2023
9 points (90.9% liked)
Football (Soccer fútbol fußball 足球 )
5628 readers
21 users here now
Here for discussion of all things association football/soccer!
Rules
- No bigotry - including racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, or xenophobia.
- Be respectful, especially when disagreeing. Everyone should feel welcome here.
- No porn.
- No Ads / Spamming.
- No piracy
Other Football/Soccer Related Communities
- Eredivisie
- MLS
- Football Manager
- Ajax FC
- Arsenal FC
- Chelsea FC
- Liverpool FC
- Tottenham Hotspur FC
- US National Woman’s Soccer League
founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
More like by the "bookie".
A few years ago in a group stage match, Muller had a long ball coming towards him while he had his back to the ajax goal. Since the ball was not accurate enough and a little far from him, he jumped and lifted his leg up to around shoulder height to control the ball. What he did not know was that ajax defender was charging to head the ball away and he ended up unknowingly kicking him in the head. There was no doubt that it was completely unintended and Muller apologized profusely to the player but he was still rightfully sent for a serious foul and dangerous play. If the defender had not been there, Muller's action to control the ball would have been perfectly fair. Similarly even though unintentional, rashford stamped on the guys ankle with his studs. That is a serious foul and deserves a red even if it leaves a sour taste in the mouth. But it is better this way because not giving Reds for these might encourage more risky play
I'm an ajax fan and remember this well (it was a foul against tagliafico I believe and I think mazraoui had gotten a red already).
Anyway, I totally agree with your assessment. You can see Rashford planting his foot to shield the ball. He's not trying to touch the ball, he's stomping his foot on what he hopes will be the ground but ends up being someone's ankle. It's a shame for him but easily avoidable.
These things used to be yellows at most. I personally am happy with VAR and think this should be a red.
I'm an ajax fan and remember this well (it was a foul against tagliafico I believe and I think mazraoui had gotten a red already).
I am a bayen fan and I remember that both the group stage games between ajax and Bayern that year were absolute bangers. I think the one we are taking about ended 3-3
It's an orange card for sure. Definitely a heavy yellow, tough to call it a red.
Made the game way better for me as a neutral tho