Geiger had a strong match with little controversy in Foxborough. Nice work by the world cup referee as he tries to work past his Gold Cup debacle.
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| Geiger shows a yellow card to Christian Higuita of Orlando |
Petrescu had one key penalty decision to make in this match and I think he got it right.
35th Minute: Chicago's Harry Schipp gets into some space in the box when Montreal defender Maxim Tissot tries to knock the ball away with a late challenge. Tissot ends up clipping Schipp, and Petrescu immediately points to the spot. I agree with Petrescu on this call since despite the contact being minimal it still was enough to slow Schipp down.
Seattle 2-1 Toronto Referee: Ted Unkel (United States)
It was a pretty easy night for Unkel with nothing to go in depth on but I do want to give AR Mike Kampmeinert major props for a fantastic onside decision on Seattle's first goal.
San Jose 1-2 Philadelphia Referee: Ismail Elfath (United States)
Elfath called one penalty at Avaya Stadium and it was a clear one.
62nd Minute: San Jose take a long pass into the area, resulting in a high deflection. Philadelphia's Fabinho tries to head the ball away but ends up hitting the ball with his hand. Easy penalty call for Elfath, who whistles for a spot kick.
Columbus 0-3 Dallas Referee: Baldomero Toledo (United States)
Toledo was the only referee to face controversy this week, as he called a penalty that many judged as soft.
24th Minute: Jack McInerny of Columbus is going for a ball in the box when he goes down under the slightest of touches from Matt Hedges. For me, this just isn't a penalty since there was hardly any contact at all. Either play on or a dive call would have been better calls in my book.
the yellow card shown to Christian Higuita should have been a straight red card for violent conduct but he only gets a yellow card likely because its early in the game what ever the minute a red card is a red card huge mistake from referee mark Geiger.
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