USA Goal Disallowed - It Was A Make Up Call! UPDATED
du Nord, June 21, 2010
My theory on the controversial call:In my belief the referee did not allow the USA goal late in the game against Slovenia because he felt me made a poor call on the foul that led to that free kick in the first place, and used a "make up call" to correct that mistake.In the preceding play, a Slovenian defender clashed with American striker Jozy Altidore to the right of the penalty box and Altidore went down very easily, yet still drew the foul. It is my belief that the referee Koman Coulibaly of Mali realized he made a bad call on that play, so as soon as Landon Donovan made contact with the ensuing free kick the referee blew his whistle to kill the play dead long before anything could happen in the box, including the Maurice Edu goal. Of course there was no call to be made against the Americans, as they committed no discernible fouls. But the referee, knowing he would never have to explain himself during or after the game, so he used the opportunity for a "make up call" to correct his prior mistake.Do I have