If you're referring to the handball off the line well technically yeah I suppose you're right.

But the player was punished by being sent off and Ghana were given a penalty which they failed to convert.
Nothing else the officials can do, they saw the action, punished it and gave Ghana a chance

Completely right. That's the game. What else could be done?

in rugby where there is a probability that a try would have been scored if a foul hadn't happened, a penalty  try is awarded.

stopping a certain goal by cheating, is cheating, it gives the offending side another chance  not to have a goal scored against them

What does that mean though Jackson the 'penalty try' bit?
Does that mean that the ref just gives the side the points or do they have to do something to get them?
Excuse my ignorance but I know nowt about rugby - bit shameful as I grew up really close to Twickenham

it's not 'just' it's if a team fouls to stop the other side from scoring, then a penalty ty is awarded.such fouls happen just in front of the score line.

it has the effect, of ensuring teams do not foul when the opposing side is on the verge of scoring.

like  the equivalent of virtually dragging the ball out of the net with your hands to stop a certain goal against you.

Ghana v's Uruguary was friggin fantastic! WHAT a game! Felt for the Ghana boys when it went to penalties though, they had so many near misses and that missed penalty at the end - HAD to be gutted at that. The grimey lot went through.

Was one of the best games I've seen in the world cup! Really felt for Ghana when they missed their penalty in the 29th minute omg! They were the better team in extra time, played with real heart. I really wanted them to win it!

That's the benality of it...........it's just not fair!. If it has to be pens I say it should be all the team to take one so as not to place the blame on any one man

I like really  Uruguay and glad they went through.

Ghana got a penalty for the last kick of the game to win the game and one of Uruguay's best players misses next game at least..

Yes he committed a cardinal sin but I think in this situation cheating shouldn't be used as liberally, imho it was instinct to raise your hand there, he knew he had done wrong as soon as he did it, the state the poor boy was in when he was taken off shows that, he was punished and Ghana received a gift of a spot kick.

Not to mention the penalty Uruguay should have gotten earlier on in the match when the fella who took the last pen was cleaned off his feet.

The problem with football is that its a lot harder to determine what a clear goal scoring opportunity is.  During the season I will guarantee you at least one game a week will have an incident where a player denies a clear goal scoring opportunity.  Sometimes the referee gets it wrong, sometimes he doesnt see it and sometimes given incorrectly the other way.

The penalty try just isnt suitable to football and I remember when it used to be just a penalty and a booking not even a sending off.  Its not like you have a 20 stone man one foot away from the try line powering in.  This was pretty clear cut but there will be a grey area and its that grey area that is the problem which is why they leave it to a penalty and a sending off which should be good enough in most cases.  This is also no different in my eyes to hauling someone down when they go past someone.

Its strange that people are more up in arms about this than they were about the potential leg breaking tackle on Elano.  Plus Uruguay probably should have got a penalty too.  Great game for the neutral though

Sorry if I'm late to this and haven't read everything but IMO Ghana were cheated out of the semis ......that ball would have undoubtdly have gone in. Yes they got a penalty out of it but ...............they didn't score. It don't make it right. Bl**dy south Americans get through by cheating again IMO.

Really great game between Ghana and Uruguay, both teams were good and so far IMO that was the game of the tournament so far. Proud of my Ghanaian heritage and what the Black Stars did at the first African World Cup  (feeling completely different to how I felt watching a half-hearted England team). I agree with the pragmatism of River Rock/Niamh and hope she remembers her wise and realistic words next time she launches herself into a tirade about Thierry Henry and the 'cheating' French 
Good Luck Uruguay 

Me too
Hope Spain beat Uruguay!

Morning.....

Supes V  Leccy

duchess  V  Spongey

Loved the Uruguay-Ghana game last night...think its right that Uruguay went through cos overall in the WC they have been a much better team than Ghana....even though I was cheering on Ghana cos they were my last team left in the family sweepstake.


I have to say though I was well impressed with Gyan missing the penalty to win in extra time but still being the first bloke to step up for Ghana in the shoot out and scoring!

Two cracking games today.




Still hoping Argentina go all the way But even if they lose City look soon to be having a world cup winner in the side, I can't see Uruguay going all the way tbh.

I can't see Argentina not winning although having said that they, like the Germans, don't look brilliant in defence...Mexico certainly had their chances and with better strike force may have put a few away...

Since I saw the World Cup draw way back when, I've been looking forward to the Germany v. Argentina game, always a classic! Don't really give the Fatherland much chance but you never know! After all Holland beat Brazil

Come on the 'schland! Kick Maradonna's cheating, whinging, tarts off the pitch!

I don't really care who wins the Argie/Germany clash - can't stand either of them tbh although they have both put in performances with much to admire in this World Cup
I will be cheering on Paraguay though even though it seems hopeless

I agree Veggie. From an emotional level I want to see the Germans out cos they pissed all over England and sent us home *weeps*, but from a head level they played bloody well and deserve to be there. I abhor the penalty process with a passion, I think it's such a horrible way to decide which team go through. To me, it just isn't a fair assessment on their gameplay ability, like Ghana for instance, they played an absolute blinder and were hungry all the way through (as were Uruguay to be fair) BUT I could see the fight Ghana put up and it was easy to see how much they really wanted it. Unlike England, they can go home with their heads held high cos they gave everything they had, I just think it was lack of experience at such a high level that was their downfall.

I'm liking the Holland boys (slight nod to my relations) - plus some of them are fit as feck

hmmm Wesley Shneider (sp?) phwoar...and with that thought, I'd better go make some lunch for the troops 

Even though he's a short arse!

Ello SuzyB! I was getting visual whiplash watching them yesterday

Karms  Defo one of the best looking teams. Oh! Is Wesley titchy then croc? He's still phwoar 

Good start for Germany.

Yeees!
Hello ma wee clootie dumpling

 hello you, I'm as nervous as a kitten.

Germany much better in possession at the moment. Cheating Argie twats diving all over the place as usual. Come on Germany finish them off.

Aww I`m the same when Scotland makes it to the WC....can`t remember that far back though.
Come on Germany!

Deutschland

They're playing really well, but never underestimate Argentina.

 

 Right back to you Cologne. My nerves are in bits. Whatever the outcome they are playing brilliantly. Proud of them

Di Maria is shite... thank f*ck we never signed him. £20mil? My arse...

That would have been a great goal, but FOUR off side.

Going well so far. Hope the 'schland keep it up!

Absolutely not. They`re feisty wee boogers. The danger`s always lurking.

Afternoon all.

Ghana  lost - I am gutted. I really loved the way they played football.

COME ON GERMANY!!!!!!!!