Some Clarity on Tim Cahill's Goal
by Matt Coyne on Aug 20, 2025 8:58 PM EDT
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In case you missed it, the Red Bulls 3-2 comeback victory over the Portland Timbers wasn't without controversy.
The goal that Tim Cahill opened his New York account with seemed like it was blown dead for a penalty on a handball in the box. But it wasn't and the goal counted.
Thankfully, a "referee pool reporter" -- a reporter designated by each team to ask questions of the referee post-game, it seems -- got an explaination from the man in question, Jason Anno...
Pool Reporter Question: On the Red Bulls' second goal, what did you see on the play?
Answer: On the second goal, No. 11 McCarty took a shot and it redirected off a Portland player to No. 17 Cahill who shot and scored.
Pool Reporter Question: Did you blow your whistle?
Answer: Yes, when the ball entered the goal.
Pool Reporter Question: In your view, was it an advantage play?
Answer: Yes.
Whether or not these "pool reporter" quotes are supposed to get out or not, I guess it's nice to have an explanation.
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He’s lying, obviously. CLEARLY the whistle went before the ball hit the net.
by Alan Clark on Aug 20, 2025 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
mls refereeing is such bullshit
Lying in the face of clear evidence. The fans of every team need to keep demanding better refereeing. What can mls do to get FIFA to listen though?
by luckystriker on Aug 20, 2025 9:40 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions
Pool Reporter Question: Did you blow your whistle?
Answer: Yes, when the ball entered the goal.
So, the official explanation he’s choosing to go with then is: humans don’t possess the capabilities of sight and hearing.
Interesting choice.
by Jack Acid on Aug 21, 2025 3:24 PM EDT reply actions
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