At the time, not when you see it afterwards

As all the pundits agreed on ITV last night, and most of the English press this morning

Eg

Ultimately, a shamelessly feigned injury by Thierry Henry six minutes from time after a clash with central defender Carles Puyol, brought an erroneous booking and controversial free kick from which Spain's right-back Sergio Ramos nudged Patrick Viera's header into his own net for the crucial second French goal.

Raymond Domenech, France's coach, had only sarcasm to offer when questioned on the legitimacy of the free kick.

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Still Spain contrived to search for the winner but then there was then a misjudgement by Puyol at the decisive moment. Attempting to close down on a high ball under challenge from Henry, the two collided and both went down with Henry slightly behind his marker. It could have been argued the foul should have been awarded against Henry, yet he clutched his face when having been mildly struck in the chest and Puyol was astonished to see a yellow card raised.

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Posted By: Old Git, Jun 28, 10:49:13