If I were to change one thing in soccer is to play one 30 minute period of extra time like this, then play another 30 minute period of extra time, add a 5th sub and make it sudden death. Then go to penalties.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 3:41 pm
by Rex
Rex wrote: ↑Tue Jul 03, 2018 2:09 pm
Can we just go right to the penalties?
At no point in the past 1.5 hours has it looked like this game would avoid going to penalties.
brian wrote: ↑Tue Jul 03, 2018 2:25 pm
I very much doubt it. Colombia is probably safer than America these days. The gangs and cartels have been routed.
Yes, and I don't mean to profile. But, I do recall that a Colombian player who caused an own-goal at a previous World Cup was murdered when he got home. People all over the world take this stuff seriously.
Escobar... They made a really good 30 for 30 about it. Came against the US.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 3:42 pm
by brian
degenerasian wrote: ↑Tue Jul 03, 2018 3:40 pm
If I were to change one thing in soccer is to play one 30 minute period of extra time like this, then play another 30 minute period of extra time, add a 5th sub and make it sudden death. Then go to penalties.
I think an extra 60 is too much, but you're on the right track with that thinking. Maybe 20 and 20 would work.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 3:43 pm
by mister d
This would totally fuck my pool but also it would be funny so I'm at peace.
degenerasian wrote: ↑Tue Jul 03, 2018 3:40 pm
If I were to change one thing in soccer is to play one 30 minute period of extra time like this, then play another 30 minute period of extra time, add a 5th sub and make it sudden death. Then go to penalties.
I think an extra 60 is too much, but you're on the right track with that thinking. Maybe 20 and 20 would work.
it would give teams (Russia) at the beginning of the game less incentive to try and bunker for penalties if the path to get there is longer.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 3:52 pm
by Sabo
*applause*
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 3:54 pm
by govmentchedda
degenerasian wrote: ↑Tue Jul 03, 2018 3:40 pm
If I were to change one thing in soccer is to play one 30 minute period of extra time like this, then play another 30 minute period of extra time, add a 5th sub and make it sudden death. Then go to penalties.
That's like three things.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 3:55 pm
by brian
Just gonna be funnier when England loses to the Swedes in PKs.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 3:57 pm
by A_B
brian wrote: ↑Tue Jul 03, 2018 3:55 pm
Just gonna be funnier when England loses to the Swedes in PKs.
degenerasian wrote: ↑Tue Jul 03, 2018 3:40 pm
If I were to change one thing in soccer is to play one 30 minute period of extra time like this, then play another 30 minute period of extra time, add a 5th sub and make it sudden death. Then go to penalties.
That's like three things.
ha!
but it's only one change
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 3:59 pm
by Rex
The penalty save was nice, but Pickford flat out had the save of the tournament and nobody is going to talk about it.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 4:07 pm
by Pruitt
This tournament is beyond belief.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 4:10 pm
by mister d
Rex wrote: ↑Tue Jul 03, 2018 3:59 pm
The penalty save was nice, but Pickford flat out had the save of the tournament and nobody is going to talk about it.
Feels like you're about to.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 4:14 pm
by brian
If hating the English smug superiority about a game they falsely claim to have invented and which they're shite at is wrong, I don't want to be right.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 4:21 pm
by degenerasian
Not homers at all!
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 4:27 pm
by Pruitt
brian wrote: ↑Tue Jul 03, 2018 4:14 pm
If hating the English smug superiority about a game they falsely claim to have invented and which they're shite at is wrong, I don't want to be right.
But this is a better team - half-Spurs after all.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 8:55 am
by elflaco
watched the game in the basement. no way i see that game out in public. too much nerves.
Quintero needed to step up. didn't.
Pekerman was too long in bringing on the subs.
a fit James would've been a difference maker.
it wasn't a penalty.
Geiger sucks in MLS and doesn't belong anywhere near a game of that caliber.
hats off to England for finally winning in PKs
oh and the stupid jokes about Escobar, cocaine and all such things i've been seeing on social media. just that. Stupid. Grow the fuck up.
Shirley wrote: ↑Mon Jul 02, 2018 3:44 pm
We have a Japanese intern working in our office this summer. He went home this afternoon to watch the game. I'm guessing he's on his second bottle of sake by now.
Hell of a game. After Japan's second goal, once they put Fellaini in, Belgium just shifted into a different gear.
how is he today?
He was in a good mood. He understood that Japan played a great game and came very close. It was quite possibly the highlight of their soccer history. And he's a huge soccer fan, so he's into all the other games too.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 9:10 am
by mister d
So France is going to drop dead every time to try and set the ref's tone?
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 9:32 am
by Ryan
In about 45 seconds, I'm changing my Twitter handle to URU-FRA Franklin unless someone tells me it's stupid.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 10:20 am
by tennbengal
Oops.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 10:20 am
by Nonlinear FC
I mean... He laced it, but there's another example... Just catch the ball.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 10:26 am
by degenerasian
It feels odd being at the bar at 8am
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 10:26 am
by L-Jam3
I watch enough soccer to appreciate (if not enjoy) defensive play, but seriously. Fuck Uruguay.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 10:29 am
by degenerasian
L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 06, 2018 10:26 am
I watch enough soccer to appreciate (if not enjoy) defensive play, but seriously. Fuck Uruguay.
I don't know if Uruguay is being defensive or they just can't mount an attack. France too solid.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 10:33 am
by Nonlinear FC
Uruguay are annoying, but a somewhat entertaining team with two world class strikers (it was Forlan until Cavani took his spot). With just Suarez, they are ass.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 10:33 am
by degenerasian
That yellow on mbappe should be a warning to neymar. I'll almost guarantee he gets one later today.
Hilariously ironic about Suarez getting incensed by another players dive.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 10:50 am
by brian
Never know what would have happened if it hadn't gone in, but...that fucking howler by the URU keeper cost me some money since I had under 2 goals. Looks like I'm going to get a push at least.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 12:40 pm
by Pruitt
Cavani would have made a difference, but that French midfield is so good.
I hate Chelsea, but Kante is one of my favourite players.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 12:48 pm
by A_B
Pogba is just so in control of everything.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:17 pm
by L-Jam3
Neymar is trying to play hero-ball.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:26 pm
by L-Jam3
I get these guys are adults and they can take the little bit of embarrassment, but I think the definition of an Own-Goal is pretty loose. Take this score off the corner kick by Belgium. Kompany went high and headed it, and on the way towards the net, it got deflected off Fernadinho's upper arm/shoulder as he was jumping to defend it and it went in. I didn't see that as any different than when in hockey the winger centers it into the trash in front of the net, the center one-times it and it deflects off a defender trying to make a play and into the net. No one would place the blame on the defender in the hockey sense, as it happens frequently enough. It seems odd that defenders they are so much more "blamed" in soccer.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:31 pm
by rass
Blame. Or it's just a different sport with different scoring rules?
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:34 pm
by sancarlos
Belgie!
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:34 pm
by rass
That was pretty sweet.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:34 pm
by L-Jam3
That was impressive.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:50 pm
by Brontoburglar
A_B wrote: ↑Fri Jul 06, 2018 12:48 pm
Pogba is just so in control of everything.
France's midfield is going to destroy Belgium's -- assuming that they hang on -- but I'm fascinated to see how Belgium's ability to attack down the flanks will challenge Pavard and Hernandez.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:54 pm
by A_B
L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:26 pm
I get these guys are adults and they can take the little bit of embarrassment, but I think the definition of an Own-Goal is pretty loose. Take this score off the corner kick by Belgium. Kompany went high and headed it, and on the way towards the net, it got deflected off Fernadinho's upper arm/shoulder as he was jumping to defend it and it went in. I didn't see that as any different than when in hockey the winger centers it into the trash in front of the net, the center one-times it and it deflects off a defender trying to make a play and into the net. No one would place the blame on the defender in the hockey sense, as it happens frequently enough. It seems odd that defenders they are so much more "blamed" in soccer.
The rule is generally if the shot is on goal they will let the offensive player have it even if it's deflected. I don't think it was going to be on target without the deflection.
Re: World Cup 2018 Knock Out Rounds
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:56 pm
by A_B
I hope Jose Mourinho is watching this whole tournament closely.