2014 World Cup

There was one stage after the penalty where Croatia made their way up the right wing from full back to the edge of the area; they shipped three heavy Brazilian tackles - a late body check, a rugby tackle and a lunge. Advantage was played each time - which was correct - but the ref didn't go back to book any of the Brazilians. I thought that really typified the referee's performance.

Referee was poor at times. Penalty was a shocker.

I agree with Delorean that Croatia were comfortable up until then - they were conceding territory and possession, but doing so on their terms, and Brazil had created very little. It was one of those games where, if Brazil scored, I couldn't see Croatia coming back into it, but Brazil didn't look like scoring either.

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

There was one stage after the penalty where Croatia made their way up the right wing from full back to the edge of the area; they shipped three heavy Brazilian tackles - a late body check, a rugby tackle and a lunge. Advantage was played each time - which was correct - but the ref didn't go back to book any of the Brazilians. I thought that really typified the referee's performance.

Whoever is reffing Brazil's next few games is going to be under crazy international scrutiny now.

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

There was one stage after the penalty where Croatia made their way up the right wing from full back to the edge of the area; they shipped three heavy Brazilian tackles - a late body check, a rugby tackle and a lunge. Advantage was played each time - which was correct - but the ref didn't go back to book any of the Brazilians. I thought that really typified the referee's performance.

The Croatians are now calling him "Referinho"

I bet on bosnia to get to the semis. Do you chaps think it could happen?

Had a quick look at the groups and fixtures and I'd say the best they could hope for is a quarter final exit to Germany (after finishing second in their group to Argentina and beating the winners of the France/Swiss group in last 16), but who knows?!

Hmmm...

I'd not call that offside.

Yes another f-n horrible call. Mexico looks better than them though. They will get a few. There are bad calls in every sport but some of these officials have to be getting paid by the mafia.

It was very close. Certainly his arm was offside, but that doesn't count. I think the linesman possibly had a better view than the camera tbh

Great defending from Mexico there; stopped a certain Mexican goal.

Decent game so far. The Cameroonerainians are big fellas.

Ah come on to fupp!

The officials are way out of their depth here. That was a nailed on goal with no earthly reason to disallow it.

Stuff technology, just use competent officials.

You can have that one alright! Linesman didn't see it came off a Cameroon head. Referee had a better view of who got last touch and should have overruled I think.

Actually, thinking about it, I've been very soft on the ref. If he saw the Cameroon lad getting the touch - and he should have - then it was literally impossible for that to have been offside.

Understandable error from the linesman. Shocking from the ref

The linesman should only have given it if he was sure. I think you're being lenient on the linesman.

I can't speak for him obviously, but I'm happy to give him the benefit of thinking that the last touch came from a Mexican, in which case he was offside.

Opposite extreme now; Peralta half a yard offside but not flagged

Mexico ahead, thankfully. Only right given the first half events

Cameroon are offering very little.

Delighted Mexico are winning.

Enjoyed that Mexico performance.

Cameroon are gonna be the whipping boys here. They showed very little.

I was frothing at the mouth at half time. Thank God Mexico got the winner. Was impressed by them, but I suppose Cameroon really were terrible at times. A goal down, and keeping Eto'o as a lone striker for another ten minutes!?