World Cup

[Birchy]

What then if that was even, lets say for arguments sake, all games in the group stage were all 0-0. Every game, what would happen??

Rock, paper, scissors? best of 3?

Fifa will draw the names out of a hat Or kick them out for being crap/match fixing haha

 

[Slab]

The ranking of each team in each group shall be determined as follows:

a) greatest number of points obtained in all the group matches;

b) goal difference in the group matches;

c) greatest number of goals scored in the group matches.

These are the basic rules to determine progression and separate performance.

However, the rulebook continues:

If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the above three criteria, their ranking will be determined as follows:

d) greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned;

e) goal difference resulting from the group matches between the teams concerned;

f) greater number of goals scored in all group matches between the teams concerned;

g) drawing of lots by the FIFA Organising Committee.

Thanks, so basically Spain are humped if they draw tonight!

 

[Slime]

Surely there comes a point when it could be decided on discipline. Reds cards, then yellow cards and then fouls committed.
If it's still level, it should be done on stupid haircuts, stupid WAGS or on an ugliness basis.


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[Birchy]

Thanks, so basically Spain are humped if they draw tonight!

Not really, it isn't beyond them to give Australia a good hiding.

 

[Slab]

Not really, it isn't beyond them to give Australia a good hiding.

Wouldn't be enough on its own though they'd also need Netherlands/Chile result to fit into to make this work (if Spain draw tonight)

 

[Birchy]

Wouldn't be enough on its own though they'd also need Netherlands/Chile result to fit into to make this work (if Spain draw tonight)

Yeah they will need some help but they are capable I think it would depend on how much the Netherlands really wanted them to go through with them or Chile :rofl:

 

[Slab]

Yeah they will need some help but they are capable I think it would depend on how much the Netherlands really wanted them to go through with them or Chile :rofl:

That's what I was thinking

Of course its all hypothetical, maybe they'll get the win they need tonight anyway

 

[Birchy]

That's what I was thinking

Of course its all hypothetical, maybe they'll get the win they need tonight anyway

Makes tonights game interesting too I suppose. Had Spain won the first match they could have just played tippy tappy all night and took the draw, they will be going for it tonight though :thup:

 

[Piece]

Cahill. That's the goal of the tournie so far! :thup:

 

[Deleted member 18645]

What then if that was even, lets say for arguments sake, all games in the group stage were all 0-0. Every game, what would happen??

Rock, paper, scissors? best of 3?

This nearly happened in England's group in 1990 until we beat Egypt in our final game. All the other games had ended either 0-0 or 1-1.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Goodbye Spain

 

[Slime]

It looks like Casillas is knocking Spain out of the World Cup!


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[JCW]

Goodbye Spain

The Fat Lady is clearing her throat but has not started singing yet , she may well start in 45 mins time .................take your seats ........................EYG

 

[guest100718]

the chile keeper is doing his best to keep spain in..

 

[Slime]

Spain are really panic stricken now .............. they've brought Torres on!


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[Slime]

I must say, I think the ref is having a really good game.
He's not missed much and tries to let the play flow whenever there may be an advantage!


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[JCW]

Spain look a spent force just like Bacelona , same players going on and on for too long , time to change and stop being loyal to the old players , bit like England with Rooney and Lampard , good players with no England future , them playing are keeping out players that have a future , still like to see spain score as that will make a very interesting last 20 mins .......................EYWC

 

[Slime]

Spain look a spent force just like Bacelona , same players going on and on for too long , time to change and stop being loyal to the old players , bit like England with Rooney and Lampard , good players with no England future , them playing are keeping out players that have a future , still like to see spain score as that will make a very interesting last 20 mins .......................EYWC

1. Spain have a pretty young squad with only a few of the old guard.
2. You forgot to mention Gerrard.


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[Deleted member 15344]

Just a poor tournament for Spain - they will be back

 

[Piece]

Don't think I've ever seen a fitter side than Chile. So much energy and pace. :thup:

Spain. Slow and no presence up front. Reluctant to shoot or cross the ball. Players out of position. Deserved to go out.