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Post by laffysoccermom on Jul 28, 2012 13:09:29 GMT -6
The announcers mentioned that FIFA could possibly give an after game red to the Columbian player that punched Abby Wambach. Is this possible? Probable? When would we find out if this was done. I am certainly hoping they do as that was way beyond getting physical in a game.
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Post by happyjack on Jul 30, 2012 4:49:37 GMT -6
They would review the match film and take action prior to the next match
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Post by awesome on Jul 30, 2012 15:00:38 GMT -6
The player who punched Wambach was suspended for 2 games.
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Post by laffysoccermom on Jul 31, 2012 6:32:33 GMT -6
I saw that. I am glad they took action. The more I see it, the more upset I get. That was some bovine excrement.
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Post by barnacle13 on Jul 31, 2012 8:03:33 GMT -6
I'm really surprised they haven't banned her from Olympic competition indefinitely. Pardon the pun, but it's kind of a slap in the face of the Olympic ideals. The FIFA 2 game ban may be appropriate for the soccer community, but when you weigh in what the Olympics represent, you have to wonder if the punishment is enough. With athletes being banned because of Tweets (racist or off color), it's shocking she hasn't been sent packing by her delegation.
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Post by happyjack on Jul 31, 2012 13:43:57 GMT -6
2 games is basically a ban, as you play 3 in bracket and likely they won't advance. And don't kid yourself, the Olympic ideals went away when they started allowing professional athletes to compete, and it became about sponsorship and money, not amateur athletes
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Post by Steven Gerrard on Jul 31, 2012 14:15:06 GMT -6
Wait, sports is about money? Oh, come on. Where do you get these ideas?
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Post by drogba on Jul 31, 2012 14:52:04 GMT -6
I would have responded sooner to Stevie G but too busy watch olympic commercials.
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