I think technically he was correct yes. I suppose the question is whether a little

common sense should have been applied given the situation and the fact it was youngsters, he was already on a yellow etc.

That plus the Irish seem to be suggesting the Dutch keeper did the same thing but just got a warning. Not sure if that's true.

Posted By: Jim on May 15th 2018 at 11:04:16

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just seen the video clip of the Irish goalkeeper getting sent off (Other Football) - ghostof barry butler, May 15, 08:02:51
- I thought they are allowed to move as much and early as they like now (Other Football) - Dunney, May 15, 09:36:03
  - yup. Rules here: (Other Football) - Tricky Hawes, May 15, 10:03:48
    - Other keeper moved plenty before Ireland saved kick. It was a utter wank of a 'decision' (n/m) (Other Football) - Dandy Highburyman, May 15, 17:53:00
    - so the ref was correct (Other Football) - ghostof barry butler, May 15, 10:33:48
      - I think technically he was correct yes. I suppose the question is whether a little (Other Football) - Jim, May 15, 11:04:16
- Every keeper moves early for every penalty these days, except maybe (Other Football) - Jim, May 15, 08:40:54
- He certainly moved early, but it happens all the time now and barely gets picked up on. (Other Football) - megson, May 15, 08:38:26
- There are 7 cautionable offences... (Other Football) - Worthing Yellow, May 15, 08:30:48
  - so he was booked for either (Other Football) - ghostof barry butler, May 15, 08:55:19
    - I would have thought it is unsporting behaviour. (n/m) (Other Football) - Pixelman, May 15, 15:01:41
- I love the commentating. Neither had a clue what was going on (n/m) (Other Football) - WalksietheReturn, May 15, 08:06:39

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