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World Cup Discussion Thread - Day 9 (22 June)

tiger666

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Cheeky little goal a the end there by the Swiss Andy Reid to nick the points. On balance Switzerland probably just about deserved to win. Both teams had their moments though. Serbia seemed to do that thing where they started well, scored and then shelled it a little and then when Switzerland equalised, struggled to find real momentum again.

Switzerland were playing some really nice football late in the second half.
 

Bus-Conductor

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It feels a bit like refereees have been instructed to let a lot of stuff go, almost as if to compensate for the introduction of VAR. Argentina last night was a free for all and it’s like refs have done away with yellow cards.
 

cwy21

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I actually think he's going to make an excellent manager.
My limited time streaming the BBC has been impressed by Lampard and Ferdinand. As much as we hated them on the pitch, it's quite clear they really understand modern football.
 

DaiT

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How did NZ get a referee in the WC yet there were none from UK?
 

Marty

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How did NZ get a referee in the WC yet there were none from UK?
Because the candidates for WC refs are picked straight after the last WC and they have to attend x number of sessions and ref at x number of FIFA tournaments to be in contention. Clattenburg started the cycle as the UKs ref but obviously left for Saudi and the FA didn't get an opportunity to nominate a replacement because the replacement wouldn't have had a chance to complete all the FIFA requirements.

Expect Oliver to be nominated after this WC.
 

DaiT

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Because the candidates for WC refs are picked straight after the last WC and they have to attend x number of sessions and ref at x number of FIFA tournaments to be in contention. Clattenburg started the cycle as the UKs ref but obviously left for Saudi and the FA didn't get an opportunity to nominate a replacement because the replacement wouldn't have had a chance to complete all the FIFA requirements.

Expect Oliver to be nominated after this WC.
Thanks for that. Interesting.
 
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