Yeah, the best place for the referee is undoubtedly behind the goal. I'm sure he can see through the netting and to the far end of the pitch.![]()
I know what you mean, like an umpire. I would vastly prefer technology though. But I wouldn't like technology to cut out the fine art of diving. I think diving is a legitimate thing to try, it's something you can try and see if you get away with it. Why should deceiving the referee be any different to deceiving your opponents? It's a part of the game.... and I would almost be inclined to leave things like Henry's handball up to the referee as well. Because the player engineered to do that himself, it wasn't something like the ball going over the line or a dozy linesman forgetting about the offside rule.
Portugal had lots of chances in the first half, and were arguably the better team for a long time as they got the clear cut chances even if not as much possession. Casillos in goal saved Spain on a couple of occasions.
I think Brazil will win, because they tore apart Chile when Spain couldn't and Spain lost against Switzerland. Spain are too up and down, they might win if they get a bit of luck. I want Netherlands to win, because I had a free bet left over and put it on them at 7/1.