Did anyone see the highlights of the World Cup qualifying match between Ireland and France? Ireland held a 1-0 lead during stoppage time. A French player hit the ball near the goal with his hand, so that he could center it for a temmate, whose goal should have tied it. Everyone playing saw the handball, except apparently the official. The resulting goal sent France to play for the World Cup and Ireland home.

The match was in France, and afterwards the French player admitted his handball was obvious. I'm wondering if the official just was reluctant to call a violation against the favored home team, who would have been knocked out of the World Cup. I have a hard time seeing how this was missed.