I'd like to address an issue I have with Liverpool's go-to striker, Luis Suarez. Throughout the match Suarez was battling my favorite defender for the Potters, Robert Huth. It was obvious that Suarez was getting frustrated not being able to best the tall defender. During the match, Suarez was trying to move the ball through Stoke's box when he lost control of the ball and his footing. He lost the ball and was able to stay on his feet. That wasn't the issue. The problem was when he realized he'd lost the ball, Suarez dove to the ground looking for a penalty. I understand that trying to draw fouls is sometimes just a part of the game and I understand why some players do it, but this was just shameful. Suarez has always been known for taking dives and I'm a little upset that he wasn't shown a yellow card for his dive against Stoke. No player should ever get away with such a flagrant dive. It was simply disgraceful and it embarrassed me.
Liverpool's Luis Suarez dives against Stoke (8_10) by antonis_tsi
A lot of officials will give a yellow card for such a display and I'm very disappointed that Suarez didn't get one here. In my opinion, a dive like this should be given a yellow card automatically without any hesitation. There's a difference between drawing a foul strategically, and trying to get away with something because you lost out. That said, Luis Suarez is an amazing footballer. He just has his moments.
Yea that was pretty poor attempt to get a card. I know that many players do it, but it is really a shameful part of the game. Good write up though and good job posting the video.
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