I'd say it's impossible to block a shot diving in

with your arms by your side.

Fact it hit his foot and bounced is why it wasn't a pen though. And the arm it hit wasn't the one that was outstretched.

Posted By: duke of york on January 25th 2012 at 20:37:01

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Bit harsh I thought. Would a "smaller" team have got that? (Other Football) - APB, Jan 25, 20:26:49
- If it's accidental, it isn't a penalty (Other Football) - yarmyyarmy, Jan 25, 20:30:44
  - Not as simple as that (Other Football) - Firstnews, Jan 25, 20:35:36
    - Yeah, but I would interpret 'un-natural' as deliberate in that instance. (Other Football) - yarmyyarmy, Jan 25, 20:42:47
    - I'd say it's impossible to block a shot diving in (Other Football) - duke of york, Jan 25, 20:37:01
      - agreed in this case because it came up of his foot. (n/m) (Other Football) - Firstnews, Jan 25, 20:38:30
    - He was falling over (Other Football) - King, Jan 25, 20:36:51
  - We didnt get one vs Chelsea when they did the same just outside of the area (n/m) (Other Football) - conker, Jan 25, 20:33:16
    - The lino had his eyes closed when Meireles practically caught it at the weekend too (n/m) (Other Football) - King, Jan 25, 20:35:33
    - Yeah, I know, just saying the law is unequivocal. It *must* be deliberate. (Other Football) - yarmyyarmy, Jan 25, 20:35:25
      - Dowd has clearly never played football properly (n/m) (Other Football) - duke of york, Jan 25, 20:38:06

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