Effectively speaking, that was the soccer version of Big 12 football. And, if we’re being honest, there were several more goals to be had in that game. Michael Olise had a hat trick of “how the hell did he not score”. Fun! ENG 6-4 FRA
Now, explain to me why Saka is starting after not seeing the pitch for a second in the Semifinal. Because that was only 3 days ago, and if he was available….
1-DeChambeau clearly tramples down the grass behind the ball. To what extent it improved his ability to play the shot is open for debate.
2-Clearly the rules officials believe he did. Looks like they want him to accept penalty.
3-If he did threaten to not play…? 😂