Looking at that image I would say no. I would argue that it is a fraction of a second after the ball has been kicked (it has travelled away from Calderon) which means CMS is fractionally forward of where he was when the ball was kicked, and that maybe the defenders have stepped out a fraction more.
I would also point to where Calderon's right foot is planted, as an indicator of where the ball was when it was kicked, and how far that foot is from the different shade of green in the grass. That change in green seems in line with the edge of the box. Then look at where CMS is a fraction of a second after the ball is kicked.
I would say it was pretty much inch perfect to just be level, and thus, on side.
Looking at that image I would say no. I would argue that it is a fraction of a second after the ball has been kicked (it has travelled away from Calderon) which means CMS is fractionally forward of where he was when the ball was kicked, and that maybe the defenders have stepped out a fraction more.
I would also point to where Calderon's right foot is planted, as an indicator of where the ball was when it was kicked, and how far that foot is from the different shade of green in the grass. That change in green seems in line with the edge of the box. Then look at where CMS is a fraction of a second after the ball is kicked.
I would say it was pretty much inch perfect to just be level, and thus, on side.
Ha! I had a go too.
Tricky to get a screenshot when Calde releases the ball but i reckon...Level with the last defender...
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Ha! I had a go too.
Tricky to get a screenshot when Calde releases the ball but i reckon...Level with the last defender...
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