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Ok, I saw this when it was played in real time. What I am perplexed about is: Why is she saying "vacuum" in English? Why wouldn't she say that in some Slavic dialect?
 

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True...but those you can't just draw a line on the field like you could in soccer.
I am assuming that you would put in a blue line similar to hockey. Where would YOU draw the line on the field? and how do you think it would effect style of play?
 

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I am assuming that you would put in a blue line similar to hockey. Where would YOU draw the line on the field? and how do you think it would effect style of play?
Yeah, similar to hockey and you could just put it halfway between midfield and that super huge insane goalie box.

How would it effect it? I assume that it would make it easier for the teams to know if that giant huge goal they just scored will count or not.

I am trying to think how ridicules it would be for hockey to not have that blue line...it would be pure madness.
 

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There have been many experiments in a variety of leagues regarding a fixed offsides line and also modifying numbers of defenders etc... dating all the way back to the 1920's

it never caught on ---i cant remember the un intended consequences.
 

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The red card ban on Balogun has been suspended and he can now play vs Belgium
Season 1 Omg GIF by Everything's Trash
 
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Watching pregame coverage to get Thierry etc opinions about the red card reversal.

Per Jenny Taft - found out at 7:31 a. m. PCT the decision.

Per Thierry - right call but why so late?? Zhatlan agreed and got a dig in on Alexi. (gotta love Zhatlan)

Alexi - US now viewed as getting special treatment? Bring it on.
 
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Norway V Brazil

this an excellent example of different styles.

Brazil needs to high pressure but when they do they are vulnerable to big balls to Haaland