Why did the Russian push the Uruguayans given that it made the line three players narrower, even though it gave his goalie a better view?
I am puzzled by most of these questions, but not by this one. You have indeed identified the competing interests, and I agree with your implied assessment that leaving the line wider was the better option.
The Russian made a poor decision and thought that a clear view was the better option and acted on that poor decision.
I simply don't know enough about soccer to answer the other questions. I would not have thought that such pushing was allowed in a soccer game, but I don't know the rules well enough to say.
Edited by NoNukes, : No reason given.
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