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Originally Posted by azzurri

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.

I know all that, I'm just making the point that it can be an offense if he had obstructed the keepers view or given the keeper the impression he could or would have touched the ball.

Originally Posted by azzurri

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.

That's it, you basically answered your own question there. The bottom line is that if a player is in an offside position even if he doesn't touch the ball he can be flagged. Why? Because is effects the opposition players judgement on the situation - is he going to touch the ball? Is he blocking the keepers view of the ball? Will he dummy the ball? They are all factors.

For example, Frey could have felt that on the goal he couldn't react to the shot until the ball had past Trezeguet as he may or may not touch the ball (this is just an example, I'm not saying this is what actually happened). It's basically giving the opposition something to think about, when it shouldn't because he's in an illegal position.

Originally Posted by azzurri

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.

I think you're getting a little confused about the corners. The issue isn't the fact that he could be blocking his view, the issue is that he could be blocking his view in an offside position.