PIP: Western Conference Championship Game 2; LA Galaxy vs Seattle Sounders; 11/18/12; 6 P.M. PST

To win. If only the away goal rule was in effect...this game is over since Seattle would have to win this match 5-1.

 

Should have been carded for diving.

 

Could be. Johansson had them way out like he was landing a plane.

 

Tough luck for Seattle. This might be what deflate them and gives us energy.

 

Montero out. We may need to pull Buddle for Noonan

 

Handballs must be DELIBERATE according to the rule. Deliberate means intentional. Not a great way to take control of the tie.

 

It's the wet turf.

 

Josh Saunders, "Look what I found!"

 

15 mintues left. Lets not screw this up. We just need 1 goal to put this out of reach.

 

Someone tell me Villareal and Stephens are warming up.

 

The way Johansson kept a hand behind him to help cover a cross was asking for trouble.

 

Why do you think defenders often hide their arms behind their back? The rule is if the ball flight path is obstructed, it is a penalty.

 

Zakuani out for Rosales.

 

That's not what the rule is:

"Handling of the ball involves a deliberate act"

It must be deliberate, i.e., on purpose. I don't care what defenders do= handling the ball must be on purpose.

 

We are going with Keane and Magee up top. Mikey is for Buddle.
This will likely end 2-1 as I predictied earlier except with Seattle gets the 2 instead of LA

 

Gonzo was vital during the storm. Keane was great toward the end. Good game, Galaxy.

 

4 minutes of regular time left. Sarvas has been much better since he move out right.

Edit: As I say that he causes a freekick for Seattle

 

If we score then they will become demoralized.

 

Want to get out of the series alive?
1) Every time a Sounder gets the ball, 2 Galaxy players need to confront him. No matter how, just run as the championship depends on it, which it does.
2) Attack! Every minute spent attacking is a minute less spent defending.

 

When both of your arms are out as far as his were, most likely the ref will consider it "deliberate". Otherwise, everyone would play with their arms out. Every player is taught to keep your arms at your side.

 

REPOST: WE WILL DO THIS!!! WE WILL HAVE A GAME AT THE HDC ON DEC. 1

 

The wet surface made such a difference in this game. Despite the pressure I can only imagine what this would have look liked if this was played on a better surface without the rain

 

http://totalfootblog.com/2012/01/09/forget-offside-hand-ball-is-the-most-misunderstood-rule/

Hand Ball: The Game’s Most Misunderstood Rule
Offside may be the most commonly asked about rule in the game. And it can often be explained to novices with the use of a few pint glasses. But the most misunderstood rule in all of soccer is the hand ball – also known as handling the ball. This is especially true among parents watching youth soccer in the United States, but it’s shocking how many football fanatics around the world – even on-air commentators and TV pundits – get it wrong.

The key word that everyone seems to overlook is “deliberately.” The ball making contact with a player’s hand or arm is not a hand ball. It does not mean that a free kick should be awarded by the referee.
Even some referees get confused by this. And it’s understandable, because often times it is difficult to determine what is “deliberate.”

 

Thank jesus for Saunders

 

Those calls, more often than not, do not get called. And they should not get called. Players extend their arms all the time for balance. Its a natural position for someone making an athletic move.

"Watch a player when he takes a shot. His arms are typically out wide, for balance, and often times one arm will swing above his head on the follow-through. If the ball is deflected back at that player, striking him in the arm or hand, no offense should be awarded. The player’s arms arm in a natural position, therefore he did not make a deliberate attempt to play the ball with them.
The same is true for defenders, who often have their arms out for balance when running or turning. Just because a shot or cross strikes them in the arm doesn’t mean it’s necessarily a hand ball. And when a player clearly tries to move his arm out of the path of the ball yet is still struck by it, referees definitely should not deem that an offense."