Germany 4-0 Australia | Özil onside in build up to Cacau goal

Description: In the build up to Cacau's goal, Germany's 4th, there was a suspicion of offside when Özil was found with a through ball down the left wing. The referee and linesman saw nothing and play was allowed to continue.

Date of Game: Sunday 13th June 2010

Home Team: Germany | Away Team: Australia

Referee: Marco Rodriguez Moreno (MEX) | Linesman: Jose Camargo (MEX) & Alberto Morin (MEX)

Decision Type: Offside | Verdict:

Decision Difficulty: 4/5 | Affect on result: 1/5 | Score: 5

Affect on Result: None. 3-0 or 4-0, Germany were on their way to a comfortable victory | Winner: Germany | Loser: Australia

Players Involved: Mesut Özil & Cacau (Germany)

Summary: Good spot by the linesman as it was a close call when watching at full speed. Özil was definitely onside.

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WB

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Germany 4-0 Australia | Khedira denied penalty

Description: After missing a chance to score himself, Klose crossed into the 6 yard box for Khedira to attack. As he came in to hit the ball past the defender on the line, Moore came across to challenge. The result, no penalty and goal kick as it was adjudged to have come off Khedira last.

Date of Game: Sunday 13th June 2010

Home Team: Germany | Away Team: Australia

Referee: Marco Rodriguez Moreno (MEX) | Linesman: Jose Camargo (MEX) & Alberto Morin (MEX)

Decision Type: Penalty | Verdict:

Decision Difficulty: 4/5 | Affect on result: 1/5 | Score: -3

Affect on Result: None as Germany went on to win 4-0 anyway | Winner: Australia | Loser: Germany

Players Involved: Sami Khedira (Germany) & Craig Moore (Australia)

Summary: I found this a tough one to call and had to watch a number of replays before I could even force myself into a decision. Ultimately, I thought it was a penalty as Moore got none of the ball and definitely caught Khedira. My only debate was whether or not Khedira had control of the ball or whether he actually missed the chance before the collision. My conclusion, Moore's challenge occurred as Khedira went for the ball.

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WB

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Germany 4-0 Australia | Cahill wrongly sent off

Description: Tim Cahill slid in on Bastian Schweinsteiger getting none of the ball and all of the player. To the surprise of many, the referee produced a straight red for Cahill.

Date of Game: Sunday 13th June 2010

Home Team: Germany | Away Team: Australia

Referee: Marco Rodriguez Moreno (MEX) | Linesman: Jose Camargo (MEX) & Alberto Morin (MEX)

Decision Type: Red card | Verdict:

Decision Difficulty: 1/5 | Affect on result: 3/5 | Score: -8

Affect on Result: Probably little affect on the result but it completely finished Australia's chance with still a good amount of time remaining. And it had a significant affect on the scoreline as it occurred at 2-0. And who's to says what future impact it will have for Australia | Winner: Germany | Loser: Australia

Players Involved: Tim Cahill (Australia) & Bastian Schweinsteiger (Germany)

Summary: This was an atrocious decision by the referee Rodriguez. Yes, it was a late challenge, but it was merely worthy of a yellow as Cahill seemed to lose control as he slid, colliding knees first with Schweinsteiger's boots. Hopefully FIFA will be sensible and allow/accept an appeal from Australia otherwise this stupid decision is likely to ruin Cahill's and Australia's World Cup.

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WB

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Germany 4-0 Australia | Garcia denied penalty for handball

Description: The ball was swung into the German penalty area for Garcia to head towards goal. It flicked off of Mertesacker and there were extremely loud calls for handball from a number of Australia's players. The referee had none of it.

Date of Game: Sunday 13th June 2010

Home Team: Germany | Away Team: Australia

Referee: Marco Rodriguez Moreno (MEX) | Linesman: Jose Camargo (MEX) & Alberto Morin (MEX)

Decision Type: Penalty | Verdict:

Decision Difficulty: 2/5 | Affect on result: 2/5 | Score: 4

Affect on Result: It would have given Australia a glimmer of hope. But that's being kind | Winner: Germany | Loser: Australia

Players Involved: Per Mertesacker (Germany) & Richard Garcia (Australia)

Summary: I feel this was a relatively straight forward decision; Mertesacker's hand wasn't too far away from his body and the ball was deflected onto it from a yard away so I do not think you can give a penalty.

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Cheers,
WB

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