Until England men's run at the world cup, I have said I'd much prefer to watch the women's team. I probably still would. Didn't see the Nation's Cup thing, or whatever it's called. The men's team has got better compared to what they have been for years, but there is something refreshing about the women's team.
One thing I do praise the women's game for, is the lack of play acting compared to the men's game, which is rife with it. Neymar in particular. Anyone would think he is auditioning for a part in Casualty, the way he rolls around holding his leg.
I think they've taken the rules in the wrong direction, myself. Unless there is a clear attempt to block the ball it shouldn't be a penalty. I think we're going to see far too many matches decided this way.
Still, no doubt it was correct under the current rules.
I think so too. That pen that was given would have been very harsh under the rules previously. You can't defend like that and not have arms in the air, it's impossible; not an unnatural position.
There was a pen given against South Africa, which was kind of similar, but the defender there, had her arms raised and turning as if to shield herself from the ball. That was more a certain penalty compared to the one given against Scotland.
