once again a ref has to much do in the desission of a importent game in Euro2000

Why was the assistant referee wrong?Xavier did touch it with his hands ,it should of been a penalty shot no matter what .

You said it Paulo.

I am tired of people hanging all their frustrations on referees. It would be ten times WORSE if the linesman had NOT made that call.

Are you allowed to stick your hand in the way of goalward bound balls? If so, I guess I know how I shall play defense from now on....

brave brave decision from the referee..it was a good ending to a rather boring game of football due to its importance..good luck to everybody!

Raul should look at "Zizou the Great" and learn one or two things about penaltyshots... http://www.soccergaming.com/ubb/smile.gif

..and, the best team won the match, nothing more in it...