Phrases with «dubious penalty»

The phrase "dubious penalty" refers to a situation in sports, specifically in games like soccer or American football, when the referees make a decision that is seen as unclear or questionable by some people. It means that there is doubt or uncertainty about whether the penalty was fair or deserved. Full definition

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Sentences with «dubious penalty»

I remember last year when we scored the goal that was going to put us through against Liverpool I went crazy, I had, had quite a few wines by then, and while I was still celebrating the scouse gits got a very dubious penalty which Gerrard scored, it just goes to show how important an away goal is, that is why we are in a better position than manure, if Inter sneak a goal manure will require 2, actually I am talking dribble they would need two anyway, but 1 - 1 would see Inter through. (arsenalfcblog.com)
Dowd escaped with an unblemished record having given Diaby a red card, awarded two highly dubious penalties to the Magpies and allowed Barton, Tiote and others to repeatedly kick our boys. (arsenalarsenal.net)
Mr Smith awarded them their own dubious penalty for another soft foul, this time on Charlie Brown, and Gallagher sent his spot kick high into the roof of the net. (thechels.net)
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Phrases with «dubious penalty»

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