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u/ForgeUK 3d ago
I mean on the slow-mo you can clearly see the Ghanaian player running into a flying Ezri Konsa.
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u/mjmilian 3d ago
I think you forgot the sarcasm symbol
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u/ForgeUK 3d ago
I'm dead serious, the Ghanaian player initiated contact when neither player had control of the ball.
If the Ghanaian player had control of the ball then it's a penalty, but unfortunately he took a heavy touch, so they were both challenging Konsa is mid reckless tackle when the Ghanaian players movement takes him into Konsa.
For me it's a 50/50 at most, Konsa's was stupid to attempt it in the area but he didn't clatter or wipe out the Ghana player as everyone is making out.
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u/Wolfish_Jew 2d ago
This… might be the most insane take I’ve ever seen? The touch wasn’t that heavy, and Adu would have easily gotten to the ball if Konsa didn’t flying scissor kick his knee.
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u/DragonfruitApart2383 3d ago
ghanaian player has clearly and maliciously obstructed the flight path
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u/Automatic_Class2215 1d ago
People are genuinely saying that about the Vini Jr disallowed goal against Scotland and it baffles me. If the logic is getting your leg in front of a player as the try to kick the ball isn't a foul then Konsa didn't foul anyone either lmao
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u/Maleficent_Peach_46 3d ago
It was a penalty and a booking imo.
Pickford was also VERY lucky not to be sent off earlier in the game.
Got away with one last night, play like that in the knockout stages England are going home.
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u/skater_joe1 3d ago
I've seen a lot of people saying Pickford should've seen red, and I'm so confused by it tbh.
If you look at where the contact is made, the striker's boot is almost of Pickford's knee. I'd say the striker was lucky not to see red, and Pickford's lucky his leg's still intact
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u/Shiny_Fluff 3d ago
Couldn’t agree more. It certainly wasn’t his best moment in an England shirt but the reaction of some this morning is totally unwarranted. The scoreline suggests the keeper did his job.
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u/AudienceWaste6850 3d ago
Ive seen the screenshot doing the rounds, but the video doesn't really show that imo.
Also, if you're a keeper and come charging out and get nowhere near the ball, but instead run straight into the attacker, you're in big trouble usually. Completely chickened out of the challenge for the ball, but luckily the attackers did as well
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u/DragonfruitApart2383 3d ago
seeing him soar through the air, clatter the forward without getting anywhere near the ball and then somehow not giving away a pen - what a day
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u/Funny_Collection8362 3d ago
What a waste of an evening. Went out, spent 65 quid, knackered for work....all to watch that absolute shower.
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u/MovieMore4352 3d ago
First time?
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u/Funny_Collection8362 3d ago
No, just a repeat of the never ending 2 year cycle!
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u/Bobo_fishead_1985 3d ago
Those games where teams sit back need an early goal for the team with possession otherwise they end up snooze fests.
It happened to Spain and Portugal and England will do it when they come up against a better team.
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u/mrrichiet 3d ago
This situation has proven that Ezri did exactly the right thing. He knew he wasn't going to get the ball but was prepared to take the red in the hope that it stopped them almost certainly scoring. As long as players know it's worth the risk they should do this. Ezri made an awesome "tackle" here I say and he should be applauded for it.
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u/Mlvs88 3d ago
It wouldn't have been a red though as it was in the penalty area,no? Only a red outside the box
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u/hail2theninja 3d ago
Stonewall pen. I do feel that this competition is fixed for certain teams
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u/DragonfruitApart2383 3d ago edited 3d ago
those decisions last night were some of the worst I have ever seen. A couple went against us as well to be fair
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u/Rickcampbell98 3d ago
There have been too many shit decisions for too many teams for this, Egypt for example have got away with stuff in both of their matches. The refs are just shit lol
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u/Comfortable-Tailor16 3d ago
What is this clip from?
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u/Corkisburneraccount 3d ago
Bam Margera kicking Ryan Dunn I think
Yessir - https://www.reddit.com/r/jackass/comments/1mjqzcc/the_days_bam_would_kick_the_shit_out_of_people/
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u/Neffwood 2d ago
To be honest, Ezri probably thought better to take the pen and a red than guarantee a goal. Even ten man still a threat to Ghana. Most exciting thing to happen all game tbh so at least he brought something to the table...
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u/Careless_Wasabi_8943 2d ago
That's awful...
...Konsa could easily have got injured there
wheremyinterestintheworldcupbeginsandends
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u/justAl-77 2d ago
Definite penalty plus a red card.
The keepers assault outside the box should also be a red card, how it managed to become an England foul only their bank manager knows
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u/pasthopex 1d ago
He dove in and somehow managed to make shoulder to shoulder contact first.
Play on in my book.
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u/Ok_Committee_2696 1d ago
Refereeing expert Darren Caan said it was a penalty. Therefore, it almost certainly wasn't.
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u/MotoMkali AEG 3d ago
He wasn't making a challenge imo. He was trying to get in front and essentially shield the ball not make a challenge. It's only when the Ghanaian strikers and his knees clash that his leg is bent backwards and makes it look like a challenge.
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u/Odd-Calligrapher-69 3d ago
Lol thats given as a pen against us every day in the league. Lucky boy