This is in response to the article written in the Toronto Star on July 3, 2010 by Cathal Kelly.
http://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/worldcup/article/831696--kelly-cheating-pays-off-at-the-world-cup
In this article Mr. Kelly attacks Suarez, which again is fine, he's a reporter, he's doing his job, but then he goes on to say "the Uruguayans showed themselves completely clueless as to the requirements of decency. Instead of leaving quietly, they carried Suarez off their shoulders."
I really doubt that Mr. Kelly has ever played a sport in his life. I don't know, maybe he's just jealous. It's not like Uruguay wasn't reprimanded for what happened, Ghana was awarded a penalty kick and Suarez was given a red card. I could understand his point if the referee did not see it and the game continued and Ghana not be given a chance but the rules of the game prevailed.
Mr. Kelly goes on to say "The Fair Play code of football's ruling body states - Winning is without value if victory has been achieved unfairly or dishonestly." To which I add, yes, I agree, but the FAIR PLAY came in when Ghana was awarded the penalty kick. Had the hand ball not been seen and had the game continued, yes, I agree, that would have been an injustice to Ghana.
No one has said it better than Coach Tabarez when he asked the media, "Should he be to blame for Ghana missing the penalty show? Should he be to blame for Ghana not winning in the shootout?"
Ghana had two chances to win that game. What happened after Uruguay won the game fair and square should be a mute point.
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