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Originally Posted by Joel
Let me put it this way:
If Trezeguet had been standing an inch in front of Frey (not touching him, but completely blocking his view of the ball) would you have allowed the goal?
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Yes I would.
Also, according to replays, Gamberini was obstructing his view more than Trez, so the obstruction issue is a mute point, coupled with the fact Trez arrived infront of Frey after the ball had passed Frey.
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You don't have to touch the ball or an opposition player to be interferring with play, a player's presence is enough.
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Lol, since when? Give me an example, other than not giving enough room for a freekick, throw in, etc. The only situation I can think of is if an offside striker dummied the ball while infront of the goalie.
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You can't compare the situation to corners because in that instance you can't be offside. Had Trezeguet been onside when the shot was made then there would have been no complaints. The key is that he was in a position he wasn't supposed to have been in (an illegal position if you like) and it may have effected the goalkeepers judgment of the situation.
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There was nothing illegal about his position. He made no contact with the ball or goalie, and his movement had no bearing on whether Iaquinta would have scored. As for my point about the corner, whether he was offside or not is irrelevant. Goalies get obstructed on corners all the time, and nothing is called. In those situations, its an actual play to obstruct the goalies view, hence y most teams always park a striker infront of him.