Just need France and Brazil out and all will be well. And I hope Croatia beats Russia so bad this weekend that they separate the vodka from their piss.
Going back to Croatia vs. Denmark and Rebic being tripped from behind leading to Modric missing the penalty. I think the rules should be changed so that if you have a clear goal in front of you and get tripped it should be a goal. It is unfair when what would've been an easy tap in goal by Rebic ended up being a saved penalty. Thoughts?
I think a red is enough deterrent on an intentional take down on a goal scoring opportunity. Didn’t see this but sounds like there wasn’t a red?
Correct. For some reason IFAB changed the law this year and DOGSO, which used to require a sending off (Red Card) is now only punished with a Caution (Yellow Card). I hate that rule change, and it totally creates the incentive for a team to do just what Denmark did. A blatant, last-ditch trip to stop a sure goal, creating a penalty kick that was missed. All they received was a caution. That sort of infraction should require a sending off every single time. It is bullshit.
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This is getting ugly. This ref has zero control over this game. These Colombian players are acting like whiny children...absolutely ridiculous.
MLS ref. Well, actually PRO, but same idea. I can't stand him domestically, and I think he's in way over his head at this tournament. When he refs games here we expect to get Geigered.
"I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
Going back to Croatia vs. Denmark and Rebic being tripped from behind leading to Modric missing the penalty. I think the rules should be changed so that if you have a clear goal in front of you and get tripped it should be a goal. It is unfair when what would've been an easy tap in goal by Rebic ended up being a saved penalty. Thoughts?
I think a red is enough deterrent on an intentional take down on a goal scoring opportunity. Didn’t see this but sounds like there wasn’t a red?
Correct. For some reason IFAB changed the law this year and DOGSO, which used to require a sending off (Red Card) is now only punished with a Caution (Yellow Card). I hate that rule change, and it totally creates the incentive for a team to do just what Denmark did. A blatant, last-ditch trip to stop a sure goal, creating a penalty kick that was missed. All they received was a caution. That sort of infraction should require a sending off every single time. It is bullshit.
I did not know this changed. Should be a straight red everytime
Good! Fuck Colombia and all their bullshit antics and whining. Maybe if they actually played instead of complaining the whole time they would have won.
I wish that foam spray referees use to mark the grass doubled as OC spray. Would've been nice to see him spray it into the eyes of the Colombian players every time they got in his face.
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This has been one awesomely bizarre and fun FIFA World Cup guys!
Word. I love it. Even with no usa, its been captivating.
I think no USA makes it fun in a completely different way, you get the upside of enjoying the whole tournament without it revolving around the stresses of your own team's matches. Of course there is nothing like watching your own favorite team, but this is fun in another way.
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England withdrew as soon as going level. We didn t play well enough but man what the hell were the Colombian players doing. They would have won in extra time if they were concentrated on playing . Some of their antics just shameful. That said all teams are at it. Neymar the other day let down all his young fans behaving like he did. It's gone too far now but remember when football was real. And great tackles were applauded . Now people are rolling around when nobody is touching them all the damn time The ref s job is ridiculously hard as it is . So VAR is a necessity.
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England withdrew as soon as going level. We didn t play well enough but man what the hell were the Colombian players doing. They would have won in extra time if they were concentrated on playing . Some of their antics just shameful. That said all teams are at it. Neymar the other day let down all his young fans behaving like he did. It's gone too far now but remember when football was real. And great tackles were applauded . Now people are rolling around when nobody is touching them all the damn time The ref s job is ridiculously hard as it is . So VAR is a necessity.
I'm looking forward to Saturday 16:00 pm. I think it will be a tough game for us.
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Cantona trolling Neymar... this is the highlight of the World Cup so far!
Today was a convenient day off, with the absence of exciting FIFA World Cup action, I was able to watch Wimbledon, Cubs/Tigers baseball, and one of my favorite July 4th traditions in the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.
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England withdrew as soon as going level. We didn t play well enough but man what the hell were the Colombian players doing. They would have won in extra time if they were concentrated on playing . Some of their antics just shameful. That said all teams are at it. Neymar the other day let down all his young fans behaving like he did. It's gone too far now but remember when football was real. And great tackles were applauded . Now people are rolling around when nobody is touching them all the damn time The ref s job is ridiculously hard as it is . So VAR is a necessity.
I'm looking forward to Saturday 16:00 pm. I think it will be a tough game for us.
I'm worried about Sweden so well organised and very defensive. If we score first it will be ok but if you do. You win.
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^^^I'm with you in spirit but in all honesty who have we beaten Minnows . Lost to Belgium and the country goes ape shit with euphoria As nice as that is. We are not a great team by any stretch
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In our office competition, I've gone for Uruguay, Belgium, England, and Croatia to win this weekend. The first 2 are more 'heart over head', but we've had some strange results this year so why not!
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In our office competition, I've gone for Uruguay, Belgium, England, and Croatia to win this weekend. The first 2 are more 'heart over head', but we've had some strange results this year so why not!
I'd be pleased with that four. Replace England with Sweden and that would be fine, too.
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The ref s job is ridiculously hard as it is . So VAR is a necessity.
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FK Neymar, I hope Brazil lose to Belgium because of him.
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Minnows .
Lost to Belgium and the country goes ape shit with euphoria
As nice as that is. We are not a great team by any stretch
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