The ref here made several dubious decisions through the whole game. I can see why this one might have had to happen, if he's applying the letter of the law more than the spirit. However if he's taking that approach, the tackle from behind by that Ghana player not so long after this deserved a red card itself.
I agree with Verbeek, the referee should have given a chance to Harry Kewell.
Didn't really look intentional at all
The ref here made several dubious decisions through the whole game. I can see why this one might have had to happen, if he's applying the letter of the law more than the spirit. However if he's taking that approach, the tackle from behind by that Ghana player not so long after this deserved a red card itself.
His hand was passive.