mighty hounds wrote:whufc wrote:Wedgie wrote:The plastics up 2-1 at half time thanks to a penalty where no contact was made. Spurs looked the better team. Hopefully that dive won't be what decides the game. COYS!
Unfortunately when you commit to sliding in the box like that nearly ever player in the world will turn that into a penalty.
Was a silly tackle to attempt in a box, reminded me a lot of Lucas Neil at the world cup
I've never understood players sliding in for that tackle, maybe it's because I've never played soccer. See so many players attempt a tackle when players are 3-4 metres either side of the goals when keeping your feet is a better option and prevents the ref from making a decision
I think a lot of times its nerves, desperation, fear of being blamed for the goal etc. Its no surprise Son is not renowned for his defensive skills.
Its a rash tackle to make, keep your feet jockey the player to the tightest angle and back your keep to cover his near post and your other defenders to mark the opponents rushing into the box.