Marseille 0 - 1 Arsenal
Champions League 2011-2012 group stage · 2011-10-19 Referee: Damir Skomina

Not a fussy one

Disputable staff

There were some critical decision given by Skomina. Both teams could have a penalty shot due to handballs in box. Ref. ignored both of situations, although he has seen them. Yes, neither of them were delibrate in action handplays. (Min13 for OM, Min21 for ARS) But, players have changed the direction of ball with their hands/arms by enlarging boundries of their body and control area. They were both penalty for my side. Another critical min was 69. When Wallcott was clipped down in the box by OM defender. I detected no contact to ball by defender which led Wallcott down. But, skomina as being not a fussy one, has waved his hand as saying No again.

Cards

Although, he was tolerant to contacts, he managed his card policy quite good. He first used his YC in Min3 which should have meant something to players.But, players have ignored the message. Santos was on the edge of dismission all match long. He made some tactical fouls which required YCs. But,ref has overlooked.

Where are the fans?

The athmosphere was hot as far as I have heard the noises. But, stadium seem to be empty, at least the West Stand.

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