Most tackles require some form of contact, what makes any contact foul contact is ultimately our job as referees to decide. Hazard was clever, professionally clever, call it gamesmanship, call it cheating, call it what you like, he made the most of what would have been a light kick on the sole of his foot (i think). Blame the defender for kicking him as he certainly didn't kick the ball! Don't give him the chance to go down!
Had he not gone down then yes, i think the ref may well of played on, i don't know. Enough for a foul, yes, play acting yes, but 100% a penalty!!
Had he not gone down then yes, i think the ref may well of played on, i don't know. Enough for a foul, yes, play acting yes, but 100% a penalty!!