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World Cup Discussion Thread - Day 9 (22 June)

Marty

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Mitrovic vs Shaqiri could well end in a red card, maybe even two.
 

cwy21

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Mitrovic vs Shaqiri could well end in a red card, maybe even two.

I'd love to see a ref use their cards when needed. It's almost like Brych knows he's the best in the world and doesn't need to impress FIFA by ignoring clear yellows.
 

Marty

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I'd love to see a ref use their cards when needed. It's almost like Brych knows he's the best in the world and doesn't need to impress FIFA by ignoring clear yellows.
I feel that all of the refs have ignored clear yellows all tournament. I suspect it's been a FIFA directive.
 

cwy21

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I feel that all of the refs have ignored clear yellows all tournament. I suspect it's been a FIFA directive.

It's quite clear that it has been.

2006: 5.7 cautions per match
2010: 4.2 cautions per match
2014: 2.8 cautions per match
2018: 3.0 cautions per match

2014 was the first World Cup where Massimo Busacca took over FIFAs referees. As a referee he rarely used cards and it's pretty clear his style carried into the last two World Cups.
 

BringBack_leGin

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Not just because he scored, but Mitrovic is really impressing me. He's really battling for everything and making such a nuisance of himself. Reckon Rafa should make up with him and keep him at Newcastle as I can't see Mike Ashley spending the money needed to get someone better than him.

Alternatively, if we ship out Llorente we could do worse...
 

Shadydan

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Serbia are absolute fucking units. Matic, Mitrovic, SMS, Ivanovic

Remind me of us a little - Eriksen.
 

MichaelPawson

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Love the goals, but strongly dislike the goalscorers. Think we'll see a great finish to this game
 

EJWTartanSpur

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Serbia simply retracted into their shell too much after the opener. Silly, I’d say they are the better team. Can see glimpses of Savic’s genius but he needs more intelligent players around him. Frustrating
 
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