[SOCCER]2008 Champions League FINAL - Man U vs. Chelsea

What a horrible, horrible decision by Drogba. Now Chelsea has to play with 10 for 4 minutes, plus stoppage.

 

Wow, what a game...It's action packed, back and forth, and even a scuffle and red card towards the end.

Man, that Michael Ballack looks just like Matt Damon.

 

Wow what a change of events...they are so lucky it's this late in the match. But of course it will effect the penalty kick rotation.

 

Drogba is a dumbass.

 

Almost as bad as Zidane incident in the World Cup.

 

A red card?!! Are you f'ing kidding me? I can understand a yellow card for Drogba in that situation, but you don't issue a red card for something that benign. I hate refs who try to be part of the game. I guess that guy is on Man U's payroll or something.

They just ruined an otherwise fantastic match, what a shame...

 

There's nothing benign about slapping another player. That's just stupid.

 

Drogba shouldn't have been dumb and given the ref the chance to show him the red card.

 

Really sucks that the outcome of this game is going to be decided like this. I know it's only 1 kick but still can make a hell of a difference at this point in the game.

 

He slapped the other dude. In the NBA, that would be a suspension.

 

He had it coming... didn't Drogba knock out Vidic's teeth back in April?

 

This post is filled with bias. That deserved a red card and you know it my friend.

 

Drogba was dumb, yes, but a little two-fingered slap to the cheek isn't worthy of a red card in that situation. I'm sorry, but that's just pathetic. It isn't like the guy went Zidane 'Mortal Kombat' on him. Only a yellow card was called for there, that was an overreaction by the ref.

Anyways, it's over and done with, time for penalties, I guess...

Even in modern day "Charmin league" (aka NBA) it would take more than that to get a player kicked out for the game, warranting a suspension. Remember that little D.West two-fingered pat on Nowitzki's face? Yup, nothing. You pretty much need to throw a punch or go head-hunting to get ejected from a game.

I wasn't aware that world-class soccer had gone soft, too. But whatever, it was a judgment call by the ref and I wholly disagree with it.

 

What? Tevez is way more creative and though he has struggled, Rooney has been HORRID tonight.

DD

 

I think the Ref doesn't have a choice when a player swings or slaps, I think it is automatic red.

DD

 

Drogba already has the reputation of being a dirty player, he shouldn't be slapping people and provoking the refs. Regardless, IMO, the slapping of a player is sufficient to justify a red card.

 

I play Ivory Coast in Fifa WC 360...and Drogba is nails for me.

DD

 

Hats off to the OFFICIATING CREW. A very well-whistled game. Took out the right peeps from the pitch, gave enough cautions and kept the game going. NICE.

Aplausos para el árbitro. BUENO.

 

I didn't realize you can flop in the game (I'll admit he's a great player, but I hate his style).