OT: World Cup 2018

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

NGA-ARG penalty: Not entirely unreasonable in the box, yet possible reaction to FIFA putting refs on call regarding holding/gridiron tackles post ENG-PAN ? ? ?

 

[intlzncster]

NGA-ARG penalty: Not entirely unreasonable in the box, yet possible reaction to FIFA putting refs on call regarding holding/gridiron tackles post ENG-PAN ? ? ?

Given what has gone on in the tournament. I thought it was a lame call. Not even near the play really.

I don't like the inconsistency at all. Too important.

 

[intlzncster]

This game is going to turn into a war i think.

 

[intlzncster]

Mascherano is having a shocker

 

[auror]

The Nigerian guy dove AND Fifa needs to start calling that to put an end to that both arms all the way around nonsense.

Refs in a tough spot.

 

[intlzncster]

The Nigerian guy dove AND Fifa needs to start calling that to put an end to that both arms all the way around nonsense.

Refs in a tough spot.

So call a bunch of innocuous ones. I get FIFA's position, but big game changing, very borderline calls are bull spit.

 

[auror]

This game is going to turn into a war i think.

Definitely. Both teams feel aggrieved and the stakes are high.

 

[auror]

Messi looks gassed.

 

[intlzncster]

Messi looks gassed.

True, but no way you can sub him for Aguero. A moment of brilliance could come at any time...

 

[auror]

True, but no way you can sub him for Aguero. A moment of brilliance could come at any time...

Reminds me a bit of LeBron. He's walking all around the pitch, even when a man on his team has the ball around him.

But then boom he'll make a run, dead sprint from walk so quick defenders can't react.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Ísland's icy uphill climb continues, 1-1

 

[intlzncster]

I don't want this to be a penalty. It's stupid.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Penalty allowed Iceland to tie it up as well. Both games 1-1.

 

[intlzncster]

Reminds me a bit of LeBron. He's walking all around the pitch, even when a man on his team has the ball around him.

But then boom he'll make a run, dead sprint from walk so quick defenders can't react.

That's kind of his game though. Saw an article recently that described much of which I long suspected. Interesting read for after the match.

Messi Walks Better Than Most Players Run

 

[auror]

Higuain just botched it.

 

[intlzncster]

Higuain just ganked it.

Awful. Guy cannot score right now

 

[intlzncster]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH


GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLELOLEOLEOLEOLEOLEOLEOLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[intlzncster]

brilliant ball and finish

 

[auror]

WHAT A CROSS!

 

[intlzncster]

Higuain needs to take notes. lol

 

[superjohn]

Maradona always keeping it classy, haha.

 

[intlzncster]

This is so tense i love it

 

[intlzncster]

iceland goes down. this game is for advancement.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Croatia 2 Ísland 1

 

[auror]

Idemo Hrvatska!

 

[intlzncster]

Messi actually should have gone down there. That's the problem with soccer. You stay up, and you won't have a chance for a call...

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Bizarrrrrro ... network broadcasting ARG-NGA game switched score back to 1-1 for a minute+ ... huhhhh? Then, back to 2-1. Go figure!

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Good for Argentina and all, but that was a penalty on Rojo.

 

[intlzncster]

And their through!!!!

Happy for Messi

 

[intlzncster]

Good for Argentina and all, but that was a penalty on Rojo.

The hands? I get why someone could call that, but it should never be called. If it's not deliberate, I don't ever believe there should be a call.

That pretty much takes out the vast majority of deflections.