I wouldn't say it was a dive, there was definitely contact from Fred but it was a slight nudge, Potentially enough to bring down a player running with speed on that surface.It, quite simply, was a dive.
Was a poor day for the officials. Some easy cautions weren't given and by the end he was giving fouls when ever 2 players breathed on each other.
Let a LOT of visual dissent go as well
So you reasoned there was contact, a slight nudge, that was enough to bring him down. Assuming you agree the nudge wasn't in playing distance of the ball, doesn't that fall under the offence of a push? Therefore the correct decision is a penalty.I wouldn't say it was a dive, there was definitely contact from Fred but it was a slight nudge, Potentially enough to bring down a player running with speed on that surface.
However, was it a penalty? Not a chance
The ball was in playing distance and a nudge is different to a push. You've completely twisted my words thereSo you reasoned there was contact, a slight nudge, that was enough to bring him down. Assuming you agree the nudge wasn't in playing distance of the ball, doesn't that fall under the offence of a push? Therefore the correct decision is a penalty.
With respect, I wasn't twisting your words, I was merely trying to ascertain whether you thought a nudge was a push. I find it of interest how refs see the same action differently.The ball was in playing distance and a nudge is different to a push. You've completely twisted my words there
For me this is what I would consider Normal football contact. No penalty.
ACouldn't disagree more. Fred turns his body, knowing he's not going to be able to play the ball, and tries to nudge the player just enough that it puts him off. That for me qualifies as "acting without precaution". Agree to disagree though