I think you could look at EVERY penalty taken this world cup and see encroachment... usually refs don't call it unless it actually influences the outcome (like a rebound, etc)... terrible officiating at this world cup all around though... how about the English goal that didn't count over Germany... and the Argentina goal that was clearly offside against Mexico...
Or the US winning goal that was inexplicably whistled dead and disallowed...
American Football has a field that is a bit smaller than a soccer pitch... and has like 10 referees... why does FIFA insist on 1 ref and 2 linesmen?!?! They'll be looking into it I suspect after the World Cup is over.



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