[thehumanlynx]

This referee should never appear in a FIFA-sanction match again. EVER. That was a travesty, and the referee stole 2 well-earned points from the US. They completely outplayed Italy, who was reduced to flopping like fish out of water to try to draw free kicks and cards.

correct. people watering down the refs calls are way out of line.

[IslandJeff]

I have the curse of being a Seahawks fan, so I'm familiar with terrible officiating - you can't change the outcome, regardless. See also Washington State's gubernatorial race in 2004.

Still, a great match. They showed some resolve there. Thank goodness.

And, please, no Steeler fan flames. Ping me to another thread, if that's the case!