I found video of the Mastroeni slide tackle from the US vs. Italy game:
It’s hard to judge from the footage. To me, it seems as is he came in at the ball and from the side. Though he did come in hard and fast, I’m having a hard time seeing both spikes up in the air.
Here is the Eddie Pope red card footage:
Definitely a red.
You notice the equal amount of suprise in each of the commentators voices?
I believe only one cleat has to be up to card someone. It also appear that he is tackling from behind.
Carding someone, is not the issue at stake. Red carding someone is. But I accept your opinion. I am glad to see you and your relation (possible brothers perhaps?) are involving yourselves with posting on my humble site.