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#Post#: 108487--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brazil vs. Norway - Ismail Elfath (USA)
DIR By: TheThingFromLewes
Date: July 5, 2026, 5:01 pm
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Elfath has just strolled around the pitch most of the evening…
almost Hackett like.
Just to add I’ve not seen an official in years in the top
echelons of refereeing, more so in a FIFA World Cup tournament,
labour around like he is completely knackered.
#Post#: 108488--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brazil vs. Norway - Ismail Elfath (USA)
DIR By: mac
Date: July 5, 2026, 5:03 pm
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>
> To be honest, Elfath has had a quiet game and not had a lot to
do but whenever he has he stepped in.
>
> I imagine he’d be disappointed to not give the penalty live
but that’s what VAR is for. It really wouldn’t surprise me if we
see him in either the SF or F.
>
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No, that’s what the referee is there to do. Now he’s found
another pen and lost the plot a bit.
#Post#: 108489--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brazil vs. Norway - Ismail Elfath (USA)
DIR By: ARF
Date: July 5, 2026, 5:05 pm
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Nice easy penalty decision.
#Post#: 108491--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brazil vs. Norway - Ismail Elfath (USA)
DIR By: Semi Retired
Date: July 5, 2026, 5:05 pm
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Must need to replace my glasses. Still can’t see a penalty in
that one.
#Post#: 108492--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brazil vs. Norway - Ismail Elfath (USA)
DIR By: Affy_Moose
Date: July 5, 2026, 5:06 pm
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It’s a clumsy elbow but it’s entirely inconsistent with the
light touch refereeing we’ve had all tournament
#Post#: 108493--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brazil vs. Norway - Ismail Elfath (USA)
DIR By: TheThingFromLewes
Date: July 5, 2026, 5:07 pm
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That’s a terrible decision for the penalty. Looks like a player
jumping to head the ball. You can’t jump without using your
arms!
I think Elfath’s goose is cooked for this tournament…
It’s a shame the officiating over the last two days, aside from
Oliver, has been sub standard.
#Post#: 108494--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brazil vs. Norway - Ismail Elfath (USA)
DIR By: olliebcafc
Date: July 5, 2026, 5:09 pm
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I thought he was fine to be honest other than the missed penalty
at the start. Second penalty was supportable. I still don’t like
the waving of the card from 30 yards away but it was generally a
quiet game for him
#Post#: 108495--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brazil vs. Norway - Ismail Elfath (USA)
DIR By: Charlieboy
Date: July 5, 2026, 5:09 pm
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--- Quote from: TheThingFromLewes link ---
>
> That’s a terrible decision for the penalty. Looks like a
player jumping to head the ball. You can’t jump without using
your arms!
>
> I think Elfath’s goose is cooked for this tournament…
>
> It’s a shame the officiating over the last two days, aside
from Oliver, has been sub standard.
>
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They will probably give him the final.
#Post#: 108496--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brazil vs. Norway - Ismail Elfath (USA)
DIR By: Arbitre anglais
Date: July 5, 2026, 5:12 pm
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Can’t be bothered to write what I did last time, but just do not
see what fifa see in this referee. Is clearly injured / unfit.
Should’ve been done after ESP-URU but given the nicer last 16.
Missed a blatant penalty and helped by VAR and gave the late
one, but not the YC that had to go with it (if it’s judged an
arm to the face). Penalty is then scored by Neymar who
should’ve already been sent off, having petulantly (as per
usual) started the confrontation minutes earlier with a
two-handed shove to a player. With plenty of other good referees
in tournament must surely be the end.
#Post#: 108497--------------------------------------------------
Re: Brazil vs. Norway - Ismail Elfath (USA)
DIR By: ARF
Date: July 5, 2026, 5:12 pm
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--- Quote from: TheThingFromLewes link ---
>
> That’s a terrible decision for the penalty. Looks like a
player jumping to head the ball. You can’t jump without using
your arms!
>
> I think Elfath’s goose is cooked for this tournament…
>
> It’s a shame the officiating over the last two days, aside
from Oliver, has been sub standard.
>
--- End Quote ---
He's jumped with his arm leading into the opponent, his elbow
connecting with the opponent's head. It's a penalty all day
long.
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