Free kick decision for opening goal

homeless kid · 4th January 2012, 07:34 AM

Been said that it wasn't a free kick, however I think that Bendtner was fouled about a second before the decision was given.

The defender man handled him, before he turned back on himself and went down.

Or am I looking through red and white tinted specs?

Confucius · 4th January 2012, 07:37 AM

dont care really, ask Moses when he fell over in the penalty area at the SoL

Both of their supporters need to realise that

UaeExile · 4th January 2012, 07:40 AM

Wasn't a foul for me like, but that Alcaraz had his arm over Bendtners shoulder, a bit soft but fuck it. You can't really twist about one free kick when youve been thumped by 3 goals.

Hulkster · 4th January 2012, 07:45 AM

Who cares?

I say the same when decisions go against us; it happens, get over it, get on with it, make the most of it.

SKP · 4th January 2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Confucius

dont care really, ask Moses when he fell over in the penalty area at the SoL

Both of their supporters need to realise that

Dr Mackem · 4th January 2012, 07:47 AM

Bentner is definitely tugged at, soft free kick yes, but free kick none the less.

JonMc · 4th January 2012, 08:12 AM

It wasn't a free kick imo - six of one, half a dozen of the other. The other way round and the smb would have been steaming....refs are all against us...oh woa is me...moan moan bitch bitch etc etc

It's over. Lets not dwell.

zero_hour · 4th January 2012, 08:20 AM

To be honest, I think that the ref saw bendtner get away from Alcaraz and played on waiting for an advantage but when none came (i.e. him falling over) pulled it back and gave a free kick. Or am I clutching at straws?

Dangly Ham · 4th January 2012, 08:23 AM

I think the ref gave it as he saw Bendtner go over, however the initial foul probably warranted a free kick as the player was all over him.

Swings and roundabouts. We've been fortunate with refereeing decisions in the last two games.

fredthefan · 4th January 2012, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by zero_hour

To be honest, I think that the ref saw bendtner get away from Alcaraz and played on waiting for an advantage but when none came (i.e. him falling over) pulled it back and gave a free kick. Or am I clutching at straws?

Agree with this. Six of one, half a dozen of the other but we got a wee bit of luck. No doubt Martinez will be saying that this decision changed the game...my arse, we thumped them.