Originally posted by TykeMerc
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Part of the problem is that referees have been told that they can only punish diving if they are absolutely sure the player has cheated - something that is very, very difficult in the heat of the moment. It seems easier to convict someone of murder than to show that someone has dived.
Get referees hand out a yellow card everyone someone goes down easy - (even if there is contact) and you'll soon see strikers suddenly able to stay on two feet...
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