Defender suspended 120 days for nasty challenge
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Victim almost lost his head!
An Atletico Mineiro defender was suspended 120 days for tackling West Ham target Kerlon as he attempted his "seal dribble," in which he heads the ball while running past opponents.
Brazil's top sports tribunal decided late Wednesday to suspend Coelho for leveling Kerlon in a 4-3 loss to Cruzeiro in a Brazilian league match Sept. 16.
Coelho was immediately ejected by the referee, and the play stirred a controversy in Brazil.
Some players say the move is disrespectful because it breaks soccer's unwritten code, and that Kerlon uses the dribble to show off. But fans love it, and most soccer analysts stood by Kerlon's move.
The 19-year-old Kerlon said he will continue using the dribble when he feels it's necessary.
Coelho could have been suspended for more than a year.
"I didn't expect a suspension this long," he told the UOL Web site. "We'll see if we can appeal it." -
tat Kerlon deserved it for showing off.
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Looks like a normal shove
not sure.
edit: okay i see it, oww man.
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The defenders have to stop him yet can't stop him. So he ends up on the ground almost everytime.Originally posted by sand king:Looks like a normal shove not sure.
edit: okay i see it, oww man.
no one seems to like him when he does that dribble :S
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Its pretty amazing how he gets the ball on top of his head so easily, in a competitive match.
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Originally posted by TrixCereals:The defenders have to stop him yet can't stop him. So he ends up on the ground almost everytime. Oic.
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obi good!Originally posted by TrixCereals:The defenders have to stop him yet can't stop him. So he ends up on the ground almost everytime. -
just follow the seal dribbler will do
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Well, it's not against the rules.
Cheers.
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i would do the same for kerlon...its dam irritating
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If he tried that shit for west ham in the EPL....woohoo..early retirement
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if i was his team mate i would have did the same thing during the training session. knn. solo kia.
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bo bian lah.
how to stop this type of dribble?
really must go physical on him to stop him. only way.