2022 World Cup - General Discussion & Non-USA teams thread

[Tom McAndrew]

Final: 2-0, Uruguay over Ghana.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[LionJim]

Once again, the final day of group play exceeds expectations.

 

[CyphaPSU]

And this is why FIFA cannot allow the group stage format change to three teams per group in 2026. Find a way, FIFA. What drama we've had.

 

[LionJim]

And this is why FIFA cannot allow the group stage format change to three teams per group in 2026. Find a way, FIFA. What drama we've had.

What an awful idea! Turrible.

 

[LionJim]

What an awful idea! Turrible.

Drama is right. Wow, intense.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Wow, this is a mess. There are game players and bench players challenging the refs, touching the refs, following them into the tunnel, etc. None of that is allowed. A different ref, and you likely would have seen all kinds of red cards issued.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[GreggK]

glad Uruguay is out. What trash to push a ref and follow him into the locker room.
Not to mention Suarez is such a douche.

 

[Alphabets]

Wow, this is a mess. There are game players and bench players challenging the refs, touching the refs, following them into the tunnel, etc. None of that is allowed. A different ref, and you likely would have seen all kinds of red cards issued.

The refs were just showing them the way to the airport.

 

[PSU87]

Wow, this is a mess. There are game players and bench players challenging the refs, touching the refs, following them into the tunnel, etc. None of that is allowed. A different ref, and you likely would have seen all kinds of red cards issued.

Question from someone who doesn't know soccer well....

If the game is over and the team is done for the tournament, would red cards have had any effect?

 

[BobPSU92]

Wow, this is a mess. There are game players and bench players challenging the refs, touching the refs, following them into the tunnel, etc. None of that is allowed. A different ref, and you likely would have seen all kinds of red cards issued.

Uruguay, act like you’ve been there before. I’m sure they’ve lost before.

 

[GreggK]

Question from someone who doesn't know soccer well....

If the game is over and the team is done for the tournament, would red cards have had any effect?

No, as far as I know, they wouldn't since they are out.(99.9% sure there isn't any sanction that carries over into other tournements)

However, if they were still in, it would mean that player couldn't play the next game.

 

[LionJim]

Question from someone who doesn't know soccer well....

If the game is over and the team is done for the tournament, would red cards have had any effect?

Yes. Next official National team match, you can’t play. edit: checking VAR.

Yeah, I found an iffy link that says that the player must miss the next official match. If I’m wrong, we’ll find out soon enough.

 

[PSU Mike]

No, as far as I know, they wouldn't since they are out.(99.9% sure there isn't any sanction that carries over into other tournements)

However, if they were still in, it would mean that player couldn't play the next game.

You’re saying they’d have been ghanas?

 

[manatree]

You’re saying they’d have been ghanas?

No, Urugone.

 

[LionJim]

I was watching Portugal-South Korea most of the morning and missed the late brouhaha about Uruguay being fouled in the box. I didn’t get much clarification from the replay I did see, so would appreciate hearing opinions on this. I suspect this was what the Uruguay players were incensed about after the final whistle. From what I saw, I was surprised a PK was not awarded.

 

[LaJollaCreek]

I was watching Portugal-South Korea most of the morning and missed the late brouhaha about Uruguay being fouled in the box. I didn’t get much clarification from the replay I did see, so would appreciate hearing opinions on this. I suspect this was what the Uruguay players were incensed about after the final whistle. From what I saw, I was surprised a PK was not awarded.

The issue I had was the one that was given to Ghana earlier wasn't much of a foul. They need to stop awarding people for dragging their feet to initiate contact. Thankfully it was saved so no harm no foul. Cavani's wasn't a foul IMO, he was beaten to the ball.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

I respect people like this. Many would have been ticked off at not advancing.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

I was watching Portugal-South Korea most of the morning and missed the late brouhaha about Uruguay being fouled in the box. I didn’t get much clarification from the replay I did see, so would appreciate hearing opinions on this. I suspect this was what the Uruguay players were incensed about after the final whistle. From what I saw, I was surprised a PK was not awarded.

This one? In stoppage time:



A legal shoulder-to-shoulder challenge. Not even close to a PK.

 

[LionJim]

Switzerland-Serbia and Brazil-Cameroon.

Brazil 6 pts, +3 GD
Switzerland 3 pts, +0 GD
Cameroon 1 pt, -1 GD
Serbia 1 pt, -2 GD

Brazil: In.

Switzerland: In with a win. In with a draw and Cameroon draw or loss. GD with a draw and Cameroon win. Eliminated with a loss.

Cameroon: GD with a win and a Switzerland loss. GD with a win and Switzerland draw. Eliminated with a win and a Switzerland win. Eliminated with a draw or loss.

Serbia: In with a win and a Cameroon draw or loss. GD with a win and a Cameroon win. Eliminated with a draw or loss.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Switzerland takes the lead at the 19 minute mark, 1-0, over over Serbia.

 

[LionJim]

Switzerland takes the lead at the 19 minute mark, 1-0, over over Serbia.

Switzerland could end the suspense early, as they are win and in.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Switzerland could end the suspense early, as they are win and in.

Ah, but Serbia gets the equalizer on a perfect header at the 26 minute mark. 1-1

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Serbia takes the lead, 2-1, at the 34 minute mark.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[LionJim]

Serbia takes the lead, 2-1, at the 34 minute mark.

Live table: Brazil and Serbia advance.

 

[BobPSU92]

Cameroon is playing Brazil tough.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Switzerland ties it up, 2-2, in the 43rd minute.

Tell me this isn't just great drama.

 

[doctornick]

Just my opinion, but Derek Rae is the best soccer commentator who lives in the United States. I wish Fox had him permanently signed as the commentator of USMNT games.

Just FWIW but Turner is the new home of USNT soccer come 2023. So TBS/TNT and HBO Max.

 

[LaJollaCreek]

Switzerland ties it up, 2-2, in the 43rd minute.

Tell me this isn't just great drama.

Should be a great 2nd half to come.

 

[doctornick]

The last day of group stage, doesn’t get much better than this.

Yeah, these games always so awesome with different permutations. I really hate that they are shifting to a boring 3 team group stage in the expansion in 2026. I preferred the setup that had a single game elimination for the bottom half of teams then a 4 team group stage

 

[GreggK]

We want Brazil to finish second so after the USA beat Netherlands and then Argentina, they can have a break before playing Brazil in the final.

 

[LionJim]

Yeah, these games always so awesome with different permutations. I really hate that they are shifting to a boring 3 team group stage in the expansion in 2026.

This makes as much sense as having a second rectum. God, the FIFA is full of corrupt idiots. I hadn’t heard of this until today and it makes me want to beat my head against the wall. The last four days have been so, so extraordinarily exciting, loved it.

 

[LionJim]

Serbia 2-3 Switzerland at 48’. Sloppy Serbian D and the Swiss made them pay.

 

[LionJim]

Serbia 2-3 Switzerland at 48’. Sloppy Serbian D and the Swiss made them pay.

Live table: Brazil and Switzerland advance.

 

[LionJim]

Serbia 2-3 Switzerland at 48’. Sloppy Serbian D and the Swiss made them pay.

Switzerland gets a rebound right in front of the net, pushes it wide. How? That had goal written all over it.

 

[LionJim]

Switzerland 3-2 Serbia at 80’. I think there will be at least 7 stoppage minutes added. Serbia still has time.

 

[LionJim]

Switzerland 3-2 Serbia at 80’. I think there will be at least 7 stoppage minutes added. Serbia still has time.

Now 90’ with 7 minutes stoppage. Serbia has not had a decent shot since I last posted. I think it’s over, Switzerland too solid.