Basically yes. The Zabaleta decision shows us that the current rule can look unsuitable at times, but I can't imagine a better one.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
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Basically yes. The Zabaleta decision shows us that the current rule can look unsuitable at times, but I can't imagine a better one.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
Is there any circumstance then where contact might be made with the ball under which you could envisage a penalty being given or under which you think a penalty should be given? What about, say, when the tackler first goes lightly through the foot of the attacker to make contact with the ball?
Law 12 does specify that the judgment as to whether or not a foul has occurred should be made "irrespective of the position of the ball". Of what consequence, if any, should that be here? Does it lessen the significance of making contact with the ball and render more significant the specific action of the tackler? I'm not certain either way; just throwing out some thoughts and questions.
The old over the top tackle might be what you're talking about there? Studs up, tackle from the front but the point is to follow through the ball to the shins. Definite free. Outlawed years ago I'm fairly sure
Hehe, I was thinking something a little more subtle; no studs showing, the tackler slides without substantial force through the foot of the attacker to get in clean contact with the ball. No harm is done but the attacker is tripped.
From the ref's angle, which is the angle of truth, Zabaleta got a touch on the ball and it rebounded of the attacker's foot, that's why he gave a goal kick.Quote:
Originally Posted by osarusan
Thibaut Courtois has yet to lose a game for Belgium. I don't see that changing today, although Russia do look to be offering a bit more already than they did against South Korea.
The BBC commentator was suggesting that the cameras focused on Sepp Blatter's presence in the stadium during the anthems so that the crowd wouldn't have a chance to boo him. It wouldn't surprise me seeing as he's regularly booed by crowds when he appears on the big screen.
How did we conspire to make Russia look so good in the Euro '12 campaign? They are f***ing pants...
I know they are missing a lot of the same players - Shirokov might make a bit of a difference - but bloody hell...
Because we had a manager who was too subborn or incapable of changing his ridiculous tactics to match them
Belgium are frustrating average when you consider the players they have
Assume this remarkably defensive Russian attitude stems from expectation of a point here and three against Algeria. Hope Belgians punish them for it.
This is the worst/ most disappointing game of the tournament so far
Amazing how Belgium found a higher gear out of nowhere over the last ten minutes. Mertens and De Bruyne were like different players in the first half. If they had brought on Januzaj to get at the vulnerable Kombarov, and brought on Defour and/or Mirallas on earlier they could probably have killed off Russia much sooner.
Can't see Capello managing Russia on home soil in 2018..
Given the timing in the game and the magnitude of the occasion, Origi's finish was very composed for a 19-year-old. It was the type of chance that many a decent striker would scuff under pressure or blare over the bar.
Terrible contest. Belgium have had half an hour of decent play in 180 minutes.
Like Dzeko last night.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
This Algerian anthem is lethal.
Hutton's tackle on Shane Long. Took a lot of the ball but red card all day long for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
So good, you've had it on repeat for nearly half an hour? :pQuote:
Originally Posted by BonnieShels
South Korea aren't up to much at all. Algeria completely dominant here with ten shots on goal already after half an hour compared to none for South Korea. Algeria should take second in this group with at least a draw in their final game against Russia.
To be fair, they have come up against two units who were more interested in keeping things tight at the back. Russia weren't interested in three points today. Such contests will never be the most enthralling for those looking for end-to-end flair like, say, Germany-Ghana last night. Belgium might have looked limited and frustrated at times during both games, but they eventually came through with two deserved victories.Quote:
Originally Posted by NeverFeltBetter
Exactly. That was an unforgivable miss. He and Bosnia must be kicking themselves today.Quote:
Originally Posted by NeverFeltBetter
Would it constitute a foul in osarusan's book?Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
This unfolding result is a disaster for the Russians. They'll need to beat Algeria by two clear goals as it stands, and it could yet get worse.
Wouldn't a simple victory for Russia suffice, assuming Belgium also beat South Korea? Russia are on one point at the minute. Algeria will have three if they win this. Russia would finish on four points if they beat Algeria in the final round of games.Quote:
Originally Posted by NeverFeltBetter
Algeria are walking all over South Korea here. The Russians must be livid watching this. Why didn't they go for it in their opener?
Isn't great when an African team goes out to attack from the start. Two beautiful hoof ball goals as well.
You're right, for some reason I thought Algeria had a point already.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
He nutmegged the keeper from seven yards after taking it down on his back. Impressive!
South Korea have been a lot more positive this half - they've had no other option - but that goal will surely have burst any bubble of resurgence.
Almost didnt bother watching this game.... should have known better in this World cup!
I didn't watch. Saving my family credits for USA v Portugal.
I mentioned it at the time in the eligibility thread that I was listening to the Guardian's World Cup Football daily podcast the other day and James Richardson claimed that on top of their 23-man squads, France and Germany are the best-represented nations at the tournament with 16 and 18 extra players respectively participating in the tournament who would be eligible to play for them except for the fact they are presently representing other countries. I suppose I just accepted it to be true at the time without really thinking too much further about it, but I'm struggling to think of who these 18 German players to whom Richardson would have been referring are. I know 16 members of the Algerian team are from France, but I'm struggling trying to think of 18 Germans not playing for Germany. There's Boateng for Ghana, of course, and there are three or four Germans in the USA squad. Can anyone think of who the others would be?
Would they be in the Dutch, Belgian and Swiss squads? German grandparents; something like that. You wouldn't really know with the names.
There was an awful article I read last week on the same subject which delineated foreigners as people not born on that territory but neglecting to realise that the likes of Martinique, French Guiana and Saint-Martin etc. are France. They're not in Europe but they are French. I wouldn't be surprised that the information that Richardson referred to in his article would be similarly flawed.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
Danny, look at tonight's USA game for a start. Very interesting article actually.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...-USA-side.html
Algeria are well ahead so far in the race for the Trapattoni golden hoof award. They excel in the classic lines, the appropriate hoof, wing play, set pieces, hard team work, grit and they look like a team of Jon Walters.Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
What on earth were the American team doing during their anthem?
Ronaldo "risking his career" and playing against doctors' advice tonight?
I saw this being referred to last week. But is it really surprising given the plethora of American bases in Germany still. Lots of Americans are born in Germany as a result.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Being born in a stable...
That's the US I remember as a kid.
I still can't quite get to terms with the idea that they're quite good, and have been for a while.
Brutal from the US.
Lovely bit of play from Ronaldo before Nani's goal, but if that above story is true, it's incredibly reckless from both the player himself and the management team. Group stage of the World Cup or not, I can't imagine Ronaldo would be allowed to play if there was a serious risk the injury he's carrying could end his career.
Me too. It's pretty annoying. Same goes for Oz qualifying for world Cups. I'll never forget being the lone Uruguay supporter in 2005 in Federation Square, Melbourne when they qualified. Eugh.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Bring back the 90s. :)
Is that a medieval tunic Klinsmann's wearing?!
Just on this - wtf were Uruguay doing letting the unconscious, and then staggering, player play on against England? Literally unbelievable stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible