The referee for the semi was suspended in 2005 for match fixing apparently. Worse, Bellingham got fined 30k for complaining about his appointment to a match in Dortmund where he refused 1 pen for and gave 1 against. Also, the only photo I've seen of the ref, he is wearing an orange shirt!
t seems he took he took money from another dodgy ref - then reported it later on (maybe knowing he was going to be found out?) "In the corruption case, Zwayer admitted taking money from Robert Hoyzer, a fellow referee who had previously been banned for allegedly being involved in match-fixing, four years before he started refereeing Bundesliga matches" Given the guy has been a FIFA official since 2012 guess they looked over it as something in the past. The greater issue might be the fact he has had a run in with a player (and maybe Kane too?)
Too easy. Too lightweight. And if we don't start actually looking along the line I'm properly going to lose my ****. The huff and puff begins. Already too late. Pathetic.
Modern day decision. Studs up, knee high, nothing of the ball. Kane kicked him on the follow through.
A decent first half. I was afraid it would be a return to the pass back, sideways from both sides. French commentators have enjoyed it.
Inspired finish. Great pass in from Palmer, the weight allowed the one touch. Classic shot across the keeper. Brilliant.
Great result...and times some really good creative play. . Soft Penalty IMO..but a ref in my group was saying def a pen and a booking from the off.. Sadly I shall be flying during the final..May be best thing
