BY DAVE MARTINEZ
Saturday night's match between the New York Red Bulls and the San Jose Earthquakes was a chippy affair, with plenty of questionable plays. None more questionable than Rafa Marquez's football tackle of Shea Salinas.
With the Red Bulls defending a corner kick situation, Marquez wrapped his arms around Salinas in the box, refusing to let go of his marker. Salinas began to tumble under Rafa's weight, and Marquez followed through, driving the speedy winger into the ground. As he rolled off the leveled body of Salinas, Rafa catches him with a kick to the arm that appears to have been delivered with intent.
No call was made on the play. To make matters worse, Salinas would be taken off the pitch with a fractured left clavicle from the infraction.
Many have speculated whether or not Marquez delivered the blow with intent. How will the MLS Disciplinary Committee respond? Do you think he deserves to be suspended?
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