Anyone suspicious that refs are being given advise in their ear pieces from someone watching on TV. Linesman actually gave a throw in to Ecuador and only sent Valenica off after many tv replays and a 4th official talking to him and strangely covering his mouth.
Originally Posted by Astra 1A: “Anyone suspicious that refs are being given advise in their ear pieces from someone watching on TV. Linesman actually gave a throw in to Ecuador and only sent Valenica off after many tv replays and a 4th official talking to him and strangely covering his mouth.”
Originally Posted by basdfg: “I don't think France gave it their all really as they knew by about 70 mins that they were probably topping the group let alone qualifying.”
I think France were really trying for around fifty minutes or so at least and even though they were missing at least three important players they looked to be struggling to break Ecuador down. Perhaps they could have even been punished if Ecuador had more nous in the final third. I still make France favourites but I think it will be a much tougher match against Nigeria than it looked like being before this match started.