Audax Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) As much as I don't like the German National Team, for making the finals if not actually winning the Cup, they have had the most, include semi-final appearances but it'd be hard to point to specific stars that light up the field. Europeans have had the much better of the World Cup since after 2002 when Brazil last won, the recent Euros then, should be seen as close to the World Cup, South Americans have not won it in 16 years. For awhile, SA was having the good run. Edited June 16, 2018 by Audax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Husky Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 VAR penalty? WTF? I thought he should have booked the guy for diving. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audax Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Penalty, I don't know if that is one.... but so it goes. PK given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audax Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) Just now, Husky said: VAR penalty? WTF? I thought he should have booked the guy for diving. Agreed, it looks like he could have stayed up... France 1-0 Edited June 16, 2018 by Audax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderation Lead K-Hod Posted June 16, 2018 Moderation Lead Share Posted June 16, 2018 Not a penalty for me, that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewood Ace Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 The VAR farce has started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Who is operating the VR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Where is the card for Umtiti for that deliberate handball? Surely it should have been the same as the French penalty. VAR is distracting referees from doing their jobs I’m afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audax Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) 1-1 yeah, flagrant handball by France, it washes out.... Oz converts PK in case anyone is not following live. We've got a good game now, I wasn't sure how this tournament might go... quality matches. Edited June 16, 2018 by Audax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I was just about to go out . . .but . . Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Just now, K-Hod said: Not a penalty for me, that. The handball?? Or the French one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroom Tom Posted June 16, 2018 Backroom Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) I thought it was a clear penalty and the ball wasn’t touched I am watching sans glasses mind Edited June 16, 2018 by Tom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roverandout Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Referee has to be completely sure theres contact to give a pen..so it was no pen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I think some people may be watching online and are about a minute behind TV... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Just now, Tom said: I thought it was a clear penalty and the ball wasn’t touched Agreed. It was the second foot which brought down a player with a clear run on goal. In the recent past that would have been a red card too. Glad it just results in a goal nowadays and the game isn’t ruined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roverandout Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) Mark lawrenson is about as interesting to listen to as a being at boring mans convention Edited June 16, 2018 by roverandout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Just now, roverandout said: Mark lawrenson is about as interesting to listen to as a being at boring mans convention Give my regards to [insert poster here] next time you are there. He’s still better than Murphy. My beef with the Preston hairdresser is that his football opinions are stuck in 1981. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Here comes the matchmaker. Has Giroud had a brain transplant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Just now, roverandout said: Mark lawrenson is about as interesting to listen to as a being at boring mans convention I feel sorry for you guys. I'm watching on Telecinco.. . . uninfluenced by boring men in suits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasta Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, Stuart said: Agreed. It was the second foot which brought down a player with a clear run on goal. In the recent past that would have been a red card too. Glad it just results in a goal nowadays and the game isn’t ruined. He slides in and gets a slight nick on the ball. Therefore it's not a penalty. Dont forget that VAR is only to be used to overturn the on pitch decision if it's a "clear and obvious error". Refs had a bit of a 'mare there. Edited June 16, 2018 by Hasta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Couldn't help having a quick look on BBC to see what they were saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audax Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Okay, so the penalty call is close, people seeing it different ways. I feel more comfortable with it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroom Tom Posted June 16, 2018 Backroom Share Posted June 16, 2018 Just now, Hasta said: He slides in and gets a slight nick on the ball. Therefore it's not a penalty. Dont forget that VAR is only to be used to overturn the on pitch decision if it's a "clear and obvious error". Refs had a bit of a 'mare there. A slight nick but not enough to win the ball, The forward had it again before being brought down. Penalty in real time but maybe the wrong use of VAR to overturn the original decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Shoelaces Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) It was a modern day penalty. Very, very slight touch on Greizemann and he made the most of it. I don't think the Auusie actually touched the ball. Edited June 16, 2018 by Tyrone Shoelaces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I HATE FOOTBALL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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