2022 World Cup.

[Swango1980]

It really shows that the people of Qatar wanted the world cup, just look at the empty seats in today's game with Senegal, if the Qatar public were football oriented they would have those seats full. But no it's just the corrupted FIFA and qatari fa paying for the priveledge of hosting .
Really really poor

First game, so far, I really can't be bothered with. I've just put it on, muted, in background. Are you sure they are empty seats? It looked like there were loads of empty white seats at first glance. But then, when I looked more closely, it is just that loads of the fans are wearing their traditional white robes and headwear

 

[Swinglowandslow]

That was a red card in any era

l saw Tommy Smith at Anfield??. (Did you?)

 

[Swango1980]

l saw Tommy Smith at Anfield??. (Did you?)

Did he never commit a foul then?

 

[Swinglowandslow]

Did he never commit a foul then?

not many. Killed a few, mind, but nothing awarded???

 

[Swango1980]

Just started watching the Qatar game, and Qatar looked to have a great shout for a penalty (only saw the last few highlights). Is this another VAR shocker (or lack of VAR)?

 

[Aztecs27]

First game, so far, I really can't be bothered with. I've just put it on, muted, in background. Are you sure they are empty seats? It looked like there were loads of empty white seats at first glance. But then, when I looked more closely, it is just that loads of the fans are wearing their traditional white robes and headwear

was just thinking this! Pretty sure there's a lot of men in traditional robes etc.

 

[Bdill93]

Go on Senegal!

Qatar are so poor

 

[clubchamp98]

Just started watching the Qatar game, and Qatar looked to have a great shout for a penalty (only saw the last few highlights). Is this another VAR shocker (or lack of VAR)?

Tried to con the ref instead of getting his shot off.
Looking for the pen.

 

[Swinglowandslow]

Just started watching the Qatar game, and Qatar looked to have a great shout for a penalty (only saw the last few highlights). Is this another VAR shocker (or lack of VAR)?

No , fault lays with the ref. That was a pen. Didn’t go to the VAR, which surprised me.
Who decides something goes to VAR? The ref or the VAR team?

 

[Swinglowandslow]

Tried to con the ref instead of getting his shot off.
Looking for the pen.

Agree, looking for it. But, he did “earn” it, as they say these days. He was fouled.

 

[Aztecs27]

Go on Senegal!

Qatar are so poor

Better or worse than Wales?

 

[Swango1980]

No , fault lays with the ref. That was a pen. Didn’t go to the VAR, which surprised me.
Who decides something goes to VAR? The ref or the VAR team?

The VAR. The whole point of VAR is to alert the referee, if the referee has missed something.

 

[3offTheTee]

Could still happen. If USA beat England tonight and Iran v USA ends in a draw a Wales win over England would knock England out of the World Cup.

EDIT - If USA beat England tonight any result apart from a USA win against Iran, coupled with a Wales win over England would knock England out.

England 1/66 to qualify. USA and Iran around evens. wales around 14/1. Not many hard up bookies! Your choice where to put your money but don’t tell Mrs Colch!

 

[Bdill93]

Better or worse than Wales?

Now there's a debate!

Probably worse than Wales... Ill give them that

 

[Swango1980]

Tried to con the ref instead of getting his shot off.
Looking for the pen.

Just seen it again.

Not sure what you mean by "con" the referee? He didn't throw himself over, the opponent genuinely brought him down.

There is debate about him "looking" for the penalty, by moving his foot across the ball, between the ball and the challenge of the opponent. However, is that not just a basic football move? When an opponent is coming to challenge for the ball, it is natural to try and get your body between them and the ball so they can't get to it. If they then go through you, it is a foul. I can't imagine any player is ever coached to keep a nice open gap for the opponent to get their foot on the ball?

 

[Swinglowandslow]

The VAR. The whole point of VAR is to alert the referee, if the referee has missed something.

Yes. Asked because in Rugby league, it’s the other way round.

 

[Swango1980]

Yes. Asked because in Rugby league, it’s the other way round.

How does the ref know to ask for review, if he hasn't seen something and therefore has no idea he has missed anything?

Is it easier in Rugby League, because there are more natural stoppages? If that is the case, I can imagine it might be easy for the rugby referee to have a quick word or 2 to the VAR guy during every break, just in case they need to take it further. Probably more difficult in football, where the ball can be put immediately back in play once it goes out.

 

[Bdill93]

Class header to make it 2-0

Qatar manager does not look like a happy man...

 

[Norrin Radd]

Re the next world cup, it is being hosted by three countries. Now my question is, which of the three countries are going to be given automatic qualification, as if all three get it then surely that is taking away two teams that would otherwise have qualified on their results.
I don't know the answer I'm just wondering if anyone does and can let me and many more know.

 

[Swango1980]

Re the next world cup, it is being hosted by three countries. Now my question is, which of the three countries are going to be given automatic qualification, as if all three get it then surely that is taking away two teams that would otherwise have qualified on their results.
I don't know the answer I'm just wondering if anyone does and can let me and many more know.

No idea. Maybe they'll have one team of All Stars, made up of Canadian, American and Mexican players. Sounds like the sort of thing they would love.