Recently, Howard Webb–the center official for the World Cup’s final match– reflected that he should have given Nigel de Jong a red card for basically karate kicking Spain’s Xabi Alonso in the chest midway through the first half. Read the full disclosure here: http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/worldcup/story/webb-de-jong-should-have-seen-red-in-world-cup-final
How do you feel about this judgment? Is it fair for Webb to re-judge his call? And, does this give any credit to the incorporation of video replay for refs?
Alex Haueter is discussing. 
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Alex Haueter 9:01 am on August 26, 2010 Permalink |
I felt for Webb from the moment that game started. The Dutch were set on playing brutal soccer, and the Spanish eventually sunk a level (diving, shameless theatrics) in order to cope. It seemed a red card, which would definitely help swing the outcome, was only a matter of time. It was just surprising it happened later rather than sooner. Mainly what Webb’s comments did, though, was remind me of what a crappy final that was.