An Ireland player got kicked in the head like a Bruce Lee movie and nobody got a card
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
Ireland’s Shane Long was taken out with one of the most brutal “tackles” you’ll ever see. We need quotations on this one because it’s not really a tackle, more like a Kung Fu movie on the field.
Think this angle is unfair, or perhaps TV makes it look worse than it really was? Think again. Here is the reverse angle.
It’s important to note that Belgium won comfortably, but it’s ALSO critical to remember that Belgium scored a goal, while Long was on the ground writhing in pain. C’mon refs. This is about as clear as anything.
