Maybe one of the problems with the English commentary on the FIFA World Cup is that the commentators feel under an obligation to offer us "insight" and opinions rather than sticking to describing what they can see.
After a few minutes of the Brazil vs. Ghana game, our man offered the insight that referees had "probably" been told to issue less cards. Or maybe not, because a few minutes later the cards started coming out, and eventually Ghana were down to ten men.
When Spain scored against France, we were told that this was "decisive" because few teams have recovered after falling behind. Er, well there was Australia against Japan, Brazil against Japan, Argentina against Mexico, and (as it turned out) France against Spain, so spot on with that one.
Later, when Puyol was booked our man felt that the referee had made a mistake and the card should have been red. Er, no.
Ordinary Gweilo 
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