Scolari backs Croatia penalty decision

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Don ToNa 11 years ago

yea duh! offcos he will ...wat do u expect? to debunk the referee claim..football is boring now..with all these obnoxious acting n diving..such pathetic n sad..neymar first of all shoulnt have been on the pitch to convert the ...
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yea duh! offcos he will ...wat do u expect? to debunk the referee claim..football is boring now..with all these obnoxious acting n diving..such pathetic n sad..neymar first of all shoulnt have been on the pitch to convert the penalty..just to save national panic n shame..
Ern # Brasil 2014 - Kick off!! 11 years ago

This is why some argue for TV replays to help the referee in decisions like this..........the players are trying to con the referee these days. One man cannot see everything.

This is why some argue for TV replays to help the referee in decisions like this..........the players are trying to con the referee these days. One man cannot see everything.
Ghfuo, heaven is not for fools! 11 years ago

We need these technologies in thegameto prevent teamsfrom getting robbed. There is so much at stake for everyone. Look at the cash nations have to spend to get their teams to awcup? Fifa prolly wants brasil to.wkn so refs wil ...
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We need these technologies in thegameto prevent teamsfrom getting robbed. There is so much at stake for everyone. Look at the cash nations have to spend to get their teams to awcup? Fifa prolly wants brasil to.wkn so refs will favor them. Nfl, nba, tennis all have video replays..so why is fifa against it? Don't trust Fifa mafia. It's all fixed. Fred' penalty was bogus. He slipped. Croatian should have gone up 2-2.
DISSOLVE FIFA! 11 years ago

Yes, Neymar should have been fired for deliberate elbowing, but the dollar-compromised ref let go.
Fools in charge - Blatter, Scolari, Nishimura.

Yes, Neymar should have been fired for deliberate elbowing, but the dollar-compromised ref let go.
Fools in charge - Blatter, Scolari, Nishimura.
Annoited One!! USA 11 years ago

Brazil has 1Million dollars with your name on it! Hahahaaaa!!!

Brazil has 1Million dollars with your name on it! Hahahaaaa!!!
Natty 11 years ago

By looking at the atmosphere surrounding the organisation and hosting of the world cup in Brazil its obvious that the referee was carrying an agenda.

His haste in awarding such a controversial penalty definitely was for a ...
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By looking at the atmosphere surrounding the organisation and hosting of the world cup in Brazil its obvious that the referee was carrying an agenda.

His haste in awarding such a controversial penalty definitely was for a reason. His intention was to please the host nation to calm all the tension in Brazil.

Probably Fifa could have instructed him to take the slightest opportunity to award a penalty and also make sure that it goes in favour of Brazil.
Alah 11 years ago

Well, do away with the penalty goal scored by Brazil, and see if Brazil has still won the game. Croatia did not score a goal anyway, remember that their consolation goal was a present by Marcelo (A Brazilian).

Well, do away with the penalty goal scored by Brazil, and see if Brazil has still won the game. Croatia did not score a goal anyway, remember that their consolation goal was a present by Marcelo (A Brazilian).
DISSOLVE FIFA! 11 years ago

How was it a present?
Didn't you see the Croatian striker there at the same spot as Marcelo, ready for the tap-in when Marcelo, trying to clear to a corner, self-scored?

How was it a present?
Didn't you see the Croatian striker there at the same spot as Marcelo, ready for the tap-in when Marcelo, trying to clear to a corner, self-scored?
KWAKWADUAM NI BA 11 years ago

The fact is, Brazil is no longer a good soccer nation but they are always favored on the expense of other teams. Corruption has many wings and it must stop now!!!!!!!.

The fact is, Brazil is no longer a good soccer nation but they are always favored on the expense of other teams. Corruption has many wings and it must stop now!!!!!!!.
Akwasi 11 years ago

The fact is FIFA will do everything to undermine other teams in favor of their favorite. Croatia won the game. Their goal was disallowed but Brazil had scored such a goal the whole would've jumped to feet to celebrate. Croati ...
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The fact is FIFA will do everything to undermine other teams in favor of their favorite. Croatia won the game. Their goal was disallowed but Brazil had scored such a goal the whole would've jumped to feet to celebrate. Croatia goal-keeper performance was terrible.

Annoited One!! USA 11 years ago

It does not surprise me you say that for you South Americans are most dishonest. South Americans like to cheat like Saurez and the reason no non-South American has won the cup in that region!!

It does not surprise me you say that for you South Americans are most dishonest. South Americans like to cheat like Saurez and the reason no non-South American has won the cup in that region!!
Alah 11 years ago

Let us be careful of our racist remarks, because it can ruin the beauty of the tournament in Brazil (2014).

Let us be careful of our racist remarks, because it can ruin the beauty of the tournament in Brazil (2014).
Gerard Germany 11 years ago

So much Money is in this game and no € for professional Refs. Very sorry for Croatia

So much Money is in this game and no € for professional Refs. Very sorry for Croatia
abena kwabena 11 years ago

SORRY FOR CROATIA. I REMEMBER THE 2006 WORLD CUP WHEN BRAZIL DEFEATED MY GHANA 3 TO NILL. AT LEAST ONE OF THE GOALS WAS OFF SIDE AND THE WHOLE WORLD SAW IT, BUT THAT WAS THE GOAL THAT KNOCKED THE WIND OUT OF OUR SAIL. OVER AL ...
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SORRY FOR CROATIA. I REMEMBER THE 2006 WORLD CUP WHEN BRAZIL DEFEATED MY GHANA 3 TO NILL. AT LEAST ONE OF THE GOALS WAS OFF SIDE AND THE WHOLE WORLD SAW IT, BUT THAT WAS THE GOAL THAT KNOCKED THE WIND OUT OF OUR SAIL. OVER ALL IF THAT IS THE TEAM FOR BREAZIL I THINK THEY DO NOT DESERVE TO GO FAR. CROATIA WAS A BETTGER TEAM.
Ern # Brasil 2014 - Kick off!! 11 years ago

It was the first goal - it was offside. As you say, after keeping the score at nil-nil for a long time, we were cheated and that led to our heads going down and allowed Brasil to capitalize and score 2 more.

It was the first goal - it was offside. As you say, after keeping the score at nil-nil for a long time, we were cheated and that led to our heads going down and allowed Brasil to capitalize and score 2 more.
dr.pepper 11 years ago

THE CROATS WERE BY FAR THE BETTER TEAM AND DESERVED BETTER.
. UNFORTUNATELY,A GOAL MISSED IS A GOAL CONCEDED AS THEY WERE UNDONE BY OSCAR.ON THE WHOLE,BRAZIL HAS NO TEAM AND THAT LEAVES ARGENTINA AS FAVORITES.

THE CROATS WERE BY FAR THE BETTER TEAM AND DESERVED BETTER.
. UNFORTUNATELY,A GOAL MISSED IS A GOAL CONCEDED AS THEY WERE UNDONE BY OSCAR.ON THE WHOLE,BRAZIL HAS NO TEAM AND THAT LEAVES ARGENTINA AS FAVORITES.
Lone prophet of Jehovah 11 years ago

Croatia this is foot robbery in football oh Brazil am afraid..

Croatia this is foot robbery in football oh Brazil am afraid..
G. K. Berko 11 years ago

I watched the game on ESPN and saw the Penalty as a just one. The decision was correct, even though I recognize how many other Referees would have ignored the infringement.

What possibly drove the Referee to be so unforgi ...
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I watched the game on ESPN and saw the Penalty as a just one. The decision was correct, even though I recognize how many other Referees would have ignored the infringement.

What possibly drove the Referee to be so unforgiven with that Penalty might have been a series of consecutive rough tackling by the Croatian side that he had ignored and the Brazilian Players had been complaining about up to that point.

The Croatian Team was undoubtedly splendid and had the better chances to beat Brazil. The first twenty (20) Minutes of the second half saw the Brazilians flat-footed and seemingly aloof. But the Croatians did not make the best out of that dispirited show by the Brazilians. At least, three(3) crosses by the Croatians should have produced goals in that period.

As the game progressed, the Crostian Defense began showing some fatigue and allowing a few easy runs by the Brazilians whose Defense had resorted to long lobbying from the back to the Croatian's third of the Field. Such was what produced the Penalty. The Croatian Defender falling behind Fred of Brazil's Team grabbed the Brazilian around the top of his shoulders to pull him back from advancing. The Croatian did it so quickly that only those paying close attention and those nearby, like the Referee was, could have seen the foul.

I have seen many Defenders use that quick, momentary shoulder-pull a lot and gotten away with it when they are at close quarters from an Attacker that is breaking away.

So, the Referee must not be vilified but rather commended for being that keen to catch the foul.

It was just unfortunate the Croatians missed that opportunity to get a Historic win. But such is Soccer at World Cup. It is always full of shocks and disappointments. If they play as they did in their subsequent games, the Croatians will hopefully emerge successful into the next round.

We must acknowledge also that both the Brazilian equalizer by Neymar and that by Oscar to seal their side's victory were spectacular shots that most keepers could not save. I had anticipated that David Luiz would be the most likely to concede the goal Marcelo made against his own side under pressure. The former has the tendency to make those mistakes. He did cause Chelsea quite a number of those goals or Penalties leading to goals against his side in the Barclays Premier League. In fact, he made a similar mistake that only luckily occurred a little outside the Goal area to cause a Corner-Kick instead.

If Brazil keeps playing at that level, I seriously believe they would have it much tougher to win the World Cup.

Kudos, Brazil! Well played, Croatia!!

My best luck to the Black Stars!!

Long Live Ghana!!!
Akwasi 11 years ago

"Thanks but no thanks." Your eloquence in support of this shameful decision by referee is "Acquired Brazil syndrome" that has infected soccer world for long. You watched Brazil played but didn't watch Brazil played against Cr ...
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"Thanks but no thanks." Your eloquence in support of this shameful decision by referee is "Acquired Brazil syndrome" that has infected soccer world for long. You watched Brazil played but didn't watch Brazil played against Croatia in football match. At least Croatia exposed Brazil in a big way. Croatia goal was disallowed. Next time do complete analysis: thanks again.
Ghfuo, heaven is not for fools! 11 years ago

Fred wasn't brought down or fouled. Watch the replay. He was touched, but he wasn't brought down. Fred slipped. Croatian goal shouldn't hve been disallowed.it was clear and the croatian player didn't foul the brasil goalie. 2 ...
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Fred wasn't brought down or fouled. Watch the replay. He was touched, but he wasn't brought down. Fred slipped. Croatian goal shouldn't hve been disallowed.it was clear and the croatian player didn't foul the brasil goalie. 2 bad calls by the japanese reference. He allowed a dubious, fake foul and disallowed a croatian goal. Time for video replays!

DISSOLVE FIFA! 11 years ago

Black Stars, if it ever comes to this, don't accede to the penalty before leaving. Just leave the pitch, pack up and come home.

I would rather take 10 years of corrupt Blatter's ban than take this insult of awam rulings fr ...
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Black Stars, if it ever comes to this, don't accede to the penalty before leaving. Just leave the pitch, pack up and come home.

I would rather take 10 years of corrupt Blatter's ban than take this insult of awam rulings from his compromised refs.
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