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ANIMATED: Pushing Guys Over Is Now Allowed In Soccer

by Ryan Rosenblatt
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Seattle Sounders Vs. Real Salt Lake, 2011 MLS Cup Playoffs: RSL Sneaks Through
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This is Erik Friberg. This is Erik Friberg in the middle of a real live MLS playoff match just pushing Javier Morales over. This is Jair Marrufo not doing anything about it because pushing a guy over is totally okay in soccer now. (Click to animate)

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As long as you have a MLS ref.

H/T Mocksession and @BubbaProg.

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