The luck of the Irish may have run out. As a result of the obvious handball by France's Thierry Henry, the French tied the game at one and ultimately won on a 2-1 aggregate. While I personally would have liked to see the Irish advance to the World Cup, there is no denying the travesty that has befallen them. What's worse yet, Henry admitted to the handball and has since stated his belief for a replay of the game. The original request by the Irish Football Association was squashed by FIFA, but a second request made by Ireland Captain Robbie Keane to the French Football Federation (FFF) may give new hope. If the FFF endorses the idea of a replay, which it's Captain Henry is already in favor of, then it could be brought to FIFA and a replay is a realistic possibility. For now, it is up to the powers that be to decide Ireland's World Cup fate. Let's hope their luck hasn't run out, for the country and the sport's sake.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Hand of God?
The luck of the Irish may have run out. As a result of the obvious handball by France's Thierry Henry, the French tied the game at one and ultimately won on a 2-1 aggregate. While I personally would have liked to see the Irish advance to the World Cup, there is no denying the travesty that has befallen them. What's worse yet, Henry admitted to the handball and has since stated his belief for a replay of the game. The original request by the Irish Football Association was squashed by FIFA, but a second request made by Ireland Captain Robbie Keane to the French Football Federation (FFF) may give new hope. If the FFF endorses the idea of a replay, which it's Captain Henry is already in favor of, then it could be brought to FIFA and a replay is a realistic possibility. For now, it is up to the powers that be to decide Ireland's World Cup fate. Let's hope their luck hasn't run out, for the country and the sport's sake.
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