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[kban1]

Manuel Neuer says Lampard's goal was valid

Monday, June 28, 2010

Germany' shot-stopper Manuel Neuer believes his somewhat smart attitude influenced the referee' corresponding decision to deny Frank Lampard, an invaluable World Cup goal.

The goalkeeper has refused to deny the authenticity of the strike, which would have afforded England a rare opportunity to stage a magnificient comeback.

Neuer said: "I saw the ball, I quickly picked it up and I quickly restarted.

"If I had looked right or left, perhaps it would have struck the referee's attention. Maybe, he might have considered awarding the goal.

"Clearly it was valid, I don't have any doubt about it, I've seen the replays also."

The Germans beat their English counterparts (4-1), to aid their onward progress into the quarter-finals of the ongoing Fifa 2010 World Cup tournament in South Africa.

http://9jagunners.blogspot.com/2010/06/manuel-neuer-i-tricked-referee.html

[Blwe_torch]

Anyway, that is done and dusted. What he said is correct.
Nice to see you online, after a long time.

[feverpitch]

Did Manuel Neuer do anything illegal that I missed, kban?

Yes Sir

just after the lampard goal, neur spoke to the world media in which he admitted that he saw the ball bounce over the line and then gloated over how his actions tricked the referee into not giving the goal  -- paraphrased

"it looked like it was tight but if anything, the ball bounced inside the goal, not outside, so I knew it was a goal, likely. I acted as if nothing happened and I knew my quick thinking could save the day, so I picked up the ball as fast as possible and drove it to the England half , thereby keeping the game flowing at a very fast pace and not allowing the referee any time to pause or ponder. I believe my quick thinking was crucial in tricking the referee in not giving a goal."

I think the one of the articles is here --this is Neur bragging within hours of the match ending.

http://g.nz.sports.yahoo.com/football/world-cup/blog/studsup/post/German-keeper-claims-he-fooled-referee-?urn=fbintl,251715

German keeper claims he 'fooled referee'

By Cameron McMillan

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer claims he "fooled" referee Jorge Larrionda into not ruling a crucial goal for England in this morning's second round match.

England were knocked out of the tournament by their old rivals 4-1 but the result could have been different had referee Larrionda correctly ruled a goal by Frank Lampard in the first half.

Lampard chipped Neuer in the 38th minute of the first half, hitting the cross bar before the ball crashed down over the goal-line.

The German keeper claims his quick actions meant the referee kept play going.

"I didn't react because I just wanted to concentrate on carrying on and making the game fast," said Neuer after the match.

"I realized it was tight, but I was quite sure it was over the line. I think that perhaps the way I carried on so quickly fooled the referee and made him think it was not over.

"After the game I was in doping control and saw it on the television. And yes, of course it was over and should have been a goal for England. It was lucky for us and unlucky for them."

The goal would have tied the match up at 2-2 and would have been a massive momentum swing for the English after trailing 2-0 only four minutes earlier.

Neuer insisted Germany would have won the match in any case.

"It was one incident and yes, it was important," Neuer said.

"But I believe we were the stronger team and deserved to win the game even without this.

"If you look at the way the match played out then I think our team would have scored the goals we needed just like we did. When you have good luck in football it is important to capitalize on that luck, and we did."

Germany will meet Argentina in the quarterfinals on Sunday morning NZT, the same team they eliminated at the exact stage four years ago.

Yup! I remember. Sorry.

I agree...

[feverpitch]

Agree with you Kban.

In fact Robben has stolen Robin's thunder. Both are cheats of the first order though. In comparison, Van Bommel is a saint, for in his case, it's the referees who have erred. He alone should have been red carded in practically every match of the tournament.