World Cup 2018

[ColchesterFC]

We all knew it was a goal scoring opportunity, the players knew it was a goal scoring opportunity- the only issue that was a doubt was if he was the last man or not - Argentinan thought he was and the commentator suggested that’s what they thought

Doesn't matter if he is the last man or not. According to FIFA rules the offence is denying "an obvious goal scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player's goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or penalty kick" which is punishable by a red card. There is no mention of being the last man.

 

[Captainron]

Doesn't matter if he is the last man or not. According to FIFA rules the offence is denying "an obvious goal scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player's goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or penalty kick" which is punishable by a red card. There is no mention of being the last man.

The other man in the area means that it might not be an obvious goal scoring opportunity though. Otherwise kicking Ronaldo anywhere near the box would result in a red because that’s an opportunity

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I wonder what Dybala has down wrong - how he isn’t on the pitch I don’t know , must be injured

Good work from the ref not giving the penalty but the surrounding of the ref is getting worse

 

[USER1999]

No Aguero? Really?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

That’s a pretty good finish from a CB on his wrong foot :rofl:

And what an embarrassment Maradona is

 

[pokerjoke]

No Aguero? Really?

Fell out with the manager because he was substituted in the last game.

 

[Imurg]

Maradona - classless as always

 

[pokerjoke]

Maradona - classless as always

Yes even Lineker has just called him embarrassing.

 

[pbrown7582]

There you go Rojo header onto arm is the same as last night Portugal match, 1 penalty given 1 not even with VAR.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Maradona - classless as always

Its pure emotion. i love it.

 

[ColchesterFC]

Its pure cocaine. he loves it.

Fixed that for you.

 

[ColchesterFC]

If England draw with Belgium and pick up one more yellow card than them the group winners will be decided by drawing lots as all the other ranking rules will be equal - goal difference/goals scored etc.

 

[User62651]

If England draw with Belgium and pick up one more yellow card than them the group winners will be decided by drawing lots as all the other ranking rules will be equal - goal difference/goals scored etc.

Maybe they should go further than goal diff / goals scored /cautions received to next obvious stat of least fouls conceded decides. Encourage fair play.


Loved the Argentina v Nigeria game, I was rooting for Argentina, was it me or was Jermaine Jenas so biased for Nigeria assuming we all were too? Argentina had 66% possession and at least as many good opportunities to score as Nigeria, scored 2 top glass goals to a dubious penalty yet when you read the BBC report they're called lacklustre etc. Seemed like Beeb think it's still 1982 or still bitter about Hand of God 1986? We have no reason to hate Maradona up here either.
Great to see Messi get that goal, control for the goal was sublime.

 

[Crazyface]

Maybe they should go further than goal diff / goals scored /cautions received to next obvious stat of least fouls conceded decides. Encourage fair play.


Loved the Argentina v Nigeria game, I was rooting for Argentina, was it me or was Jermaine Jenas so biased for Nigeria assuming we all were too? Argentina had 66% possession and at least as many good opportunities to score as Nigeria, scored 2 top glass goals to a dubious penalty yet when you read the BBC report they're called lacklustre etc. Seemed like Beeb think it's still 1982 or still bitter about Hand of God 1986? We have no reason to hate Maradona up here either.
Great to see Messi get that goal, control for the goal was sublime.

Down here we HATE, yes HATE, Argentina and everything about them including that cheating, snorting fat dumpy ugly xxxxxxx (insert every nasty word known)

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Maybe they should go further than goal diff / goals scored /cautions received to next obvious stat of least fouls conceded decides. Encourage fair play.


Loved the Argentina v Nigeria game, I was rooting for Argentina, was it me or was Jermaine Jenas so biased for Nigeria assuming we all were too? Argentina had 66% possession and at least as many good opportunities to score as Nigeria, scored 2 top glass goals to a dubious penalty yet when you read the BBC report they're called lacklustre etc. Seemed like Beeb think it's still 1982 or still bitter about Hand of God 1986? We have no reason to hate Maradona up here either.
Great to see Messi get that goal, control for the goal was sublime.

I enjoyed the game, and thought Nigeria were unlucky to lose. If they had better finishing they would have walked it.
Personally Im fed up with the same “big” national teams assuming they’re going to make the semi/final without having to perform, or getting caught out by their acting.
France- Argentina will be a tasty game though

 

[Piece]

I reckon Maraconner had too much of the hospitality before the game last night.

 

[User62651]

I enjoyed the game, and thought Nigeria were unlucky to lose. If they had better finishing they would have walked it.
Personally Im fed up with the same “big” national teams assuming they’re going to make the semi/final without having to perform, or getting caught out by their acting.
France- Argentina will be a tasty game though

It should be but for me watching France has been the dullest experience of the world cup to date. Seems like they haven't or can't get out of 2nd gear, Argentina have been mixed, dodged a bullet and might have a bit more self belief now after getting slaughtered by their own media for the Croatia result.
Wouldn't mind seeing France exit in last 16 tbh. Want to see Messi outshine the Portuguese poser.

 

[Orikoru]

Clear goal scoring opportunity is the key. Not last man. It was yet another example of a commentator getting a rule wrong. People have whinged about them all tournament wrong yet you’re choosing to call me on such a blatant error by them? Sigh!

And no. It wasn’t going in. Use your eyes!

I actually see it as more of a paraphrasing of the rule. i.e. if the 'last man' fouls the player then he has denied a clear goal scoring opportunity. If he isn't, then he hasn't. It's not 100% the correct wording but it amounts to the same thing.

Nigeria were a bit unlucky last night. They're a decent side and played well but when your best attacking sub is Ighalo, you're not going to get very far. He is awful and missed two excellent chances to put them 2-1 up. Argentina v France will be a poor game based on how both of them have played so far, but France should edge it.

 

[Orikoru]

I reckon Maraconner had too much of the hospitality before the game last night.

Joking aside, I heard Maradona was actually taken to hospital last night. Sad to see but hey, he's probably enjoying himself for the most part.

 

[Crazyface]

I actually see it as more of a paraphrasing of the rule. i.e. if the 'last man' fouls the player then he has denied a clear goal scoring opportunity. If he isn't, then he hasn't. It's not 100% the correct wording but it amounts to the same thing.

Nigeria were a bit unlucky last night. They're a decent side and played well but when your best attacking sub is Ighalo, you're not going to get very far. He is awful and missed two excellent chances to put them 2-1 up. Argentina v France will be a poor game based on how both of them have played so far, but France should edge it.

Which will probably mean it will be one of the best. Hate them both. Can they both lose?