We recently had a very special event in sports when an MLB umpire miss a call at first base that cost a pitcher a perfect game.
A very good umpire (Joyce) made an error. He owned up afterward. He was forgiven. Good sportsmanship was evident. Very nice.
Then we get to the World Cup.
The USA was obviously robbed of an incredible 3-2 win vs. Slovenia. Replays showed one Slovenian tackled (American-styled tackle) Michael Bradley. Two others were at least held. Maurice Edu broke through for the would-be winning goal. The USA was called for the foul and there was no goal.
A phantom call with no explanation as to what happened.
Who can solve that mystery?
But there was another boner. Robbie Findley was yellow-carded for a hand ball that hit his face.
If the yellow stands, he sits the next game. Apparently, FIFA rarely overturns such calls.
They should in this instance. And the Mali referee should not work another game in this World Cup.
If he offers no explanation for the phantom call, I say never again.
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