MJWalker45 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 16 hours ago, Digby said: Today was the first day I got really mad at the VAR; beyond interrupting the flow of the Iran-Portugal match, the evidence was too flimsy, for me, to give Iran that penalty near the end of the match. But that ref was generally a mess, so maybe it was all his fault. I'm surprised neither of the Iberian teams really stepped up and made a statement game today. Surely the chance to play Russia and get an extra day of rest would have been good motivation? But maybe that's a lot to ask; Spain maybe is showing the effects of the coach drama, Portugal is always ultimately keeping its ahead above water thanks to Ronaldo, and Iran and Morocco weren't here to screw around. I felt like the penalty was the correct call. I'm not of the opinion that at the end of the game you just let them play through to the end. Spain was supremely lucky to not go out yesterday. They need to fix that backline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnPheitseog Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Congrats France and Denmark. You found a way to bore a soccer fan Formerly known as DiePerske Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashcarson15 Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 Mutually beneficial draws will be a huge problem in 2026 with 3-team groups. In 1/3 of possible scenarios, a final day result of a draw will work out for both teams. A plays B in first match B plays C in second match A plays C in final match Scenario: A defeats B, B draws with C Mutually beneficial draw is available. A enter with 3 points in first place, while B and C are level with 1 point each. A draw would send A through in first place and C through in second. Scenario: A draws with B, C defeats B Same scenario as above, just with the teams flipped. B is punished for not playing on the final day. Scenario: A draws with B, B draws with C Mutually beneficial high-scoring draw is available. As all teams enter without a win, a draw would settle the group with A, B and C all on 2 points. A high-scoring draw would guarantee A and C go through on goals scored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinsUp1214 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Did I seriously just see Maradona flip someone off from his box? And dang, poor Nigeria. So close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 1 hour ago, FinsUp1214 said: Did I seriously just see Maradona flip someone off from his box? Cocaine. It's a helluva drug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officeglenn Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Round of 16 matches so far: (1A) Uruguay v (2B) Portugal (1C) France v (2D) Argentina (1B) Spain v (2A) Russia (1D) Croatia v (2C) Denmark (1E) v (2F) (1G) v (2H) (1F) v (2E) (1H) v (2G) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, officeglenn said: Round of 16 matches so far: (1A) Uruguay v (2B) Portugal (1C) France v (2D) Argentina (1B) Spain v (2A) Russia (1D) Croatia v (2C) Denmark (1E) v (2F) (1G) v (2H) (1F) v (2E) (1H) v (2G) I can still see Argentina getting to the semis even with their lackluster group play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS729 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 18 minutes ago, Wings said: I can still see Argentina getting to the semis even with their lackluster group play. Hmph... no. Especially with some of Sampaoli’s lineup decisions. Argentina have several exciting talented youngsters, guys like Pavón and Lo Celso but are continually starting guys like Perez and Meza. None of the teams in their way have looked very impressive, but Argentina look vulnerable at the back, outclassed in midfield and surprisingly ineffective up front. I would be surprised if they knock off France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 I was Super Eagles all the way. Too bad they couldn't hold on. At least Messi won't be knifed in his sleep though. I can't imagine what would have happened had they lost or tied today. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 The spanish announcer is either giving birth or it's the most burtal orgasm..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigers Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 5 hours ago, Cujo said: The spanish announcer is either giving birth or it's the most burtal orgasm..... Went in the wrong goallllll Logano wins BOWL before Chargers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkell007 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 20 hours ago, crashcarson15 said: Mutually beneficial draws will be a huge problem in 2026 with 3-team groups. In 1/3 of possible scenarios, a final day result of a draw will work out for both teams. A plays B in first match B plays C in second match A plays C in final match Scenario: A defeats B, B draws with C Mutually beneficial draw is available. A enter with 3 points in first place, while B and C are level with 1 point each. A draw would send A through in first place and C through in second. Scenario: A draws with B, C defeats B Same scenario as above, just with the teams flipped. B is punished for not playing on the final day. Scenario: A draws with B, B draws with C Mutually beneficial high-scoring draw is available. As all teams enter without a win, a draw would settle the group with A, B and C all on 2 points. A high-scoring draw would guarantee A and C go through on goals scored. and that’s why draws should be done away with at the World Cup. We the fans don’t want to see this so why force something on to the people your trying to get to watch? No draws means your trying to oh ya know WIN, is that not the whole point of this? Just asking for a friend.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 The only way to address the 'mutually beneficial draw' is to eliminate them. Purists will hate it, but have every tied game go to PK's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydnimrod Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 32 minutes ago, Mac the Knife said: The only way to address the 'mutually beneficial draw' is to eliminate them. Purists will hate it, but have every tied game go to PK's. This was actually brought up by a FIFA official to avoid these draw scenarios. Mancakes: The Bandhttps://twitter.com/FloydNimrod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashcarson15 Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 The 48-team World Cup gives FIFA a great opportunity to avoid mutually beneficial draws by going with 12 four-team groups and only advancing 24 teams to the knockout stage -- the top 8 teams from the group stage getting byes. It'd give teams like France yesterday something to play for, and it'd eliminate situations like Belgium/England, where each team should want to lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRicSlick Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Wow, if Mexico doesn't advance after such a huge group stage performance... Anyways, let's go South Korea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Wolf Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Sweden is up 3-0. If Germany can score a single goal, Mexico would be out! Just one! EDIT: Germany appear to be failures and Mexico will advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 8 minutes ago, rickyISking said: Wow, if Mexico doesn't advance after such a huge group stage performance... Anyways, let's go South Korea! South Korea's defense and Germany's lack of finish is helping keep them alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoE38_Concepts Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 ...and it looks like the reigning champs are gonna be eliminated in the group stage. They didn't look like themselves out there. Pretty embarassing. @noe38concepts (Instagram - Twitter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burmy Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Just now, NoE38 said: ...and it looks like the reigning champs are gonna be eliminated in the group stage. For the third straight World Cup (It happened to Italy in 2010 and Spain in 2014). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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