World Cup Discussion Thread - Day 10 (23 June)

[yankspurs]

Korea is awful. Feel bad for Son. They’ll have to pull something out of nowhere to win the Asian games at this rate

 

[Shadydan]

Those who argued against the Poulsen penalty or this penalty can't be listened to. Essentially the same situation where the arm is so clearly out from the body that even when unintentional it blocks the path of the ball so clearly it has to be penalised.

Hence my point about being 'deliberate' as the rules state, that clearly wasn't deliberate but it comes down to interpretation.

 

[tiger666]

Martin O'Neill talking sense

 

[TheHoddleWaddle]

I don't think I remember so many penalties being awarded in a WC. Loads.

 

[Hazelton]

Bilic looks like he wants to kick the shit out of Martin O'Neill.

 

[goughie1966]

I don't think I remember so many penalties being awarded in a WC. Loads.

14 so far, 13 at the last Word Cup in total

 

[cwy21]

14 so far, 13 at the last Word Cup in total

And most complaints have been about ones not given.

 

[TheHoddleWaddle]

14 so far, 13 at the last Word Cup in total

Being stricter and to the letter of the law? With VAR adding to the total I suppose. Some.of the penalties seem a bit harsh / soft to me. But if it fits the definition then I suppose it doesn't matter.

 

[yankspurs]

Not even VAR on that? Seriously?

 

[tiger666]

Not even VAR on that? Seriously?

On what

 

[TheHoddleWaddle]

Not even VAR on that? Seriously?

Ball hit his side. If that's what you are referring to. Doesn't need var

 

[yankspurs]

Ball his his side. If that's what toubare referring to. Doesn't need var

The ball hit the defenders hand.

 

[tiger666]

The ball hit the defenders hand.

Yeah, it wasn't handball. His hand was tight against his body in front of him and the ball was kicked at him. He has to put his hands somewhere.

 

[Shadydan]

Yankspurs complains about the amount of pens in the World Cup and then wants a pen for a minor incident lol

 

[TheHoddleWaddle]

The ball hit the defenders hand.

Hand was tucked into his side. It his his ribs as much as the hand. Its only an issue if the hand is flailing about and hinders the progression of the ball, like the Mexican penalty. Didn't need var.

 

[LexingtonSpurs]

Korea is awful. Feel bad for Son. They’ll have to pull something out of nowhere to win the Asian games at this rate

Well, Asian games is an U23 squad - so nothing to be seen from their performance in the WC.

Each team is permitted 3 over-age players - Son will be one of those players.

 

[spursfan77]

Our old friend Hector Moreno looks on form.

 

[Col_M]

Being stricter and to the letter of the law? With VAR adding to the total I suppose. Some.of the penalties seem a bit harsh / soft to me. But if it fits the definition then I suppose it doesn't matter.

It’s also a larger completion this year. More teams, more matches, more fouls.

 

[Marty]

Mexico are really good on the counter. A dangerous opponent for anyone in the knockouts.

 

[tiger666]

You are fucking awful Korea. Go home.