GRAHAM POLL: Wilfried Bony decision was spot on, but Victor Moses dived

  • Swansea were awarded a penalty when Ryan Shawcross pulled Wilfried Bony to the ground
  • Michael Oliver was brave to award the penalty for Swansea
  • Victor Moses won a penalty for Stoke when fouled by Angel Rangel
  • There was little or no contact and Moses should face retrospective action 

By Graham Poll for the Daily Mail

Published: 16:51 EST, 19 October 2014 | Updated: 04:24 EST, 20 October 2014

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross wrestling striker Wilfried Bony to the floor was a stonewall penalty and referee Michael Oliver should be congratulated on having the courage to give it.

Too often these days defenders get away with this sort of grappling, particularly at corners and free kicks.

He booked Shawcross as well and it’s good to see a referee acting firmly in an attempt to put a stop to this type of desperate defending.

Wilfried Bony was wrestled to the floor by Ryan Shawcross in the penalty area

Wilfried Bony was wrestled to the floor by Ryan Shawcross in the penalty area

Michael Oliver is surrounded by Stoke players after awarding a controversial penalty against Shawcross

Michael Oliver is surrounded by Stoke players after awarding a controversial penalty against Shawcross

Victor Moses won a penalty for Stoke after a challenge from Swansea defender Angel Rangel

Victor Moses won a penalty for Stoke after a challenge from Swansea defender Angel Rangel

However, Oliver suffered a momentary lapse and got it completely wrong later in the first half when he awarded a penalty for what was clearly a dive by Stoke forward Victor Moses.

Although Swansea defender Angel Rangel was running alongside Moses as he ran into the area there was little or no contact.

In cases like this it should be possible for retrospective action to be taken against Moses for blatant simulation.

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