Group D: DK/TNSA/FRA/AUS

[easley91]

Is that not a deliberate action by the defender to head the ball?

 

[carmeldevil]

Amazing win by Australia. 2nd time they make it to group of 16.

 

[mightyspur]

I don't understand that. How can it be interpretation of the offside rule. The defender deliberately played it, so surely it's a new phase?

 

[Oh Teddy Teddy]

Remarkable. France only group winners over Australia on GD. Hell of an effort.

 

[nidge]

That offside decision baffles the fuck out of me.

Almost like the officials knew Tunisia were out so "found" a reason to disallow the equaliser.

 

[easley91]

So happy for the Aussies though. Delighted for them.

 

[DarwinSpur]

Hey mate, if you honestly enjoy the football Australia play then more power to you.

For me it’s shocking stuff and an eyesore. But that’s what they have to do to compete at this level.

Blimey - if we're an eyesore what do you make of Denmark?

 

[BuryMeInEngland]

Well that was all a bit fucking bonkers.

 

[Romulus]

I dont know the rules of football anymore tbh

 

[DarwinSpur]

I'll take the joy we now have over beauty.
We haven't the players for it.
Grit and determination gets the result.
Well done boys.

Pretty amazing from the weakest (in terms of raw talent) Aussie World Cup side for decades...

 

[jonnyp]

Have they reinvented the offside rule? That has never been an offside before

 

[DanoCanuck]

That offside decision for baffles the fuck out of me.

Almost like the officials knew Tunisia were out so "found" a reason to disallow the equaliser.

Absolutely, that was fucking bizarro ,

 

[Bluto Blutarsky]

That offside decision for baffles the fuck out of me.

Almost like the officials knew Tunisia were out so "found" a reason to disallow the equaliser.

Having seen it now - I can understand the logic - Griezmann was offside when the ball was played in, and never took himself out of the play. So the subsequent header by the defender was not relevant.

Honestly - I like that interpretation, because I hate when defenders have to worry about an off-side attacker when deciding how to play the ball.

 

[Bluto Blutarsky]

Of course the obvious - PEH, he's coming home!

 

[McFlash]

Congrats Australia. Like I said nothing against them as a side or a country, it’s just that it’s fucking boring is all.

You know that you don't have to watch them, right? ?

Congrats to our friends down under, you must be absolutely buzzing at that.
If some say the football is dull (it isn't really) the team spirit makes up for that.
A real battling, team performance.

And commiserations to the Danes, was expecting more from you guys but you've been toothless really.

 

[carmeldevil]

I dont know the rules of football anymore tbh

Neither do the refs at times

 

[Bluto Blutarsky]

Congrats Australia. Like I said nothing against them as a side or a country, it’s just that it’s fucking boring is all.

True, but then just imagine all the pretty colors...

 

[DarwinSpur]

Congrats Australia. Like I said nothing against them as a side or a country, it’s just that it’s fucking boring is all.

I mean I know I'm biased but I'd reckon I'd be excited for any team as "under dog" as Australia is at this World Cup regardless of their style

 

[Joshua shepherd]

Having seen it now - I can understand the logic - Griezmann was offside when the ball was played in, and never took himself out of the play. So the subsequent header by the defender was not relevant.

Honestly - I like that interpretation, because I hate when defenders have to worry about an off-side attacker when deciding how to play the ball.

How can he be interfering with play if he’s never actually interfering with play?

 

[EastUpperDK82]

Of course the obvious - PEH, he's coming home!

He definitely needs a break... poor PEH... he's been flat and without extra energy like most of the danish players.