1 . malouda free kick, not a pen for me 2. drogba foul was a pen and maybe a senting off, not given 3. pique hand ball, hit his hand but from anelkas foot to his hand about 2 yards, ball to hand not hand to ball, how can he get his hand out of the way , not given 4. anelka fell over from toures challenge, not a pen 5. hand ball from defender had his back to ball and hit him by his armpit and top of the arm for me only the Drogba first half was a pen.
Point 2.</p> If Souness and co bother to watch the replays, the ref blew for the FIRST OFFENSE, I believe. Outside the area (first tug.)</p> </p> Also, see http://www.barnsleyfc.org.uk/bbs/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=141554&mid=944632#M944632</p>
Agree with 4 out of your 5 points But number 3 was a clear penalty to me - arm well away from his body - Anelka was through They usually get given. I've seen them given for 5 as well but that would have been very harsh Actual sending off was a dreadful decision not only was it not a deliberate trip - but there were also covering defenders - but he should have gone for point 2 so maybe that evens it up a bit
Disagree about the Pique one. Yes the ball hit his hand but why? Because his hand was there, well away from his body and blocking the path of the ball.</p> If you hold your arms out to make yourself bigger and the ball hits one, for me it's a penalty every time. </p>
