OT: 2022 World Cup Thread
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Really pretty goal by Spain. Pretty sure the next 30 minutes are going to be wild, as Germany really needs to at least tie this match.
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Germany #10 had wrestled the ball at the line. Gave Spain the ball. Sideline judges should have a say.
True, that is the one wussy moment in soccer.Except when they cover up on direct kicks
Question for the experts here. I think there are 4 officials, yes? The roles of the on-field ref and the 2 sideline refs are obvious. What is the role of the 4th referee?
You mean Vulgaria? This guy was their starting forward a handful of decades ago.
I thought he played for Moronica.
The equivalent is the maniacal pressing game that Leeds and the mid tier German and Spanish club teams play. Aaronson and Adams are quite acquainted to that style.
“The fourth official’s assistance also includes:• supervising the substitution procedure• checking a player’s/substitute’s equipment• the re-entry of a player following a signal/approval from the referee• supervising the replacement balls• indicating the minimum amount of additional time the referee intendsto play at the end of each half (including extra time)• informing the referee of irresponsible behaviour by any technical area occupant”
- https://ussoccer.app.box.com/s/xx3byxqgodqtl1h15865/file/972760101681
Here's a scenario only Machiavelli (and the rest of the WC teams that advance) could love. Spain lets Japan beat them by a goal, which would mean Germany would have to beat Costa Rica by 7 goals to beat Spain on goal differential, which is a near impossibility, meaning Germany would be eliminated on GD vs. Spain. Although this would only make sense if Croatia looked likely to finish 2nd in Group F, meaning a 2nd place Spain would play the 1st place team (Belgium or Morocco), as Spain would not want to be facing Croatia next. Yeah, a little unlikely, but interesting to think of.
As someone who roots for Germany (and the US) let’s hope not. Interesting to think about though. Also interesting to think about - Spain vs. Croatia. That would be a helluva match!
Do they include an estimate of the crowds that gathered in bars and other large scale watch parties?
Serbia vs Cameroon has been a fun match so far 3-3 and still about 20 minutes left.
Just saw the highlights and Serbia’s 3rd goal and Cameroon’s 2nd goal were nice.
The language is mostly "British" words.
sarcastic? no.. more like an extreme scenario analysis not meant to be taken seriously.. just a mental exercise... like this response.
That is my concern as well. If Iran decides to play for the draw and packs the defensive end, can we get opportunities and more importantly can we capitalize on them?
"Packs the defensive end"
That's how they play in normal circumstances, lol.
We lack top level finishers so scoring is always a very real concern.
Ghana - South Korea has been a wild rollercoaster so far - fun match to watch.