[R] Question about Champions Leage Semi Finals [R]

[Hawkamaniac]

Are they going to use home & away goals in the Inter & AC Milan tie??? That would seem a bit stupid since both games are at the same stadium. When is the last time two clubs from the same stadium met in Europe?

[Juanele]

Originally posted by Hawkamaniac
Are they going to use home & away goals in the Inter & AC Milan tie??? That would seem a bit stupid since both games are at the same stadium. When is the last time two clubs from the same stadium met in Europe?

Of course they'll use the same rules. They won't change it just because of this matchup.

Not sure about teams using the same stadium but the last time a semifinal was played with two teams from the same city was in 58-59, Atletico Madrid - Real Madrid.

[hurricanelin]

Since they both play in the same stadium, would it be fair to use the away goal rule. If the score is tied after the 2 legs then it should go to extra time no matter who scored in which 'away' game.

[SueB]

One game will be designated home for Milan (and Milan season-ticket holders will get to sit in their regular seats) and one game will be designated home for Inter (and INTER season-ticket holders will get to sit in THEIR regular seats).

[Clan]

Originally posted by hurricanelin
Since they both play in the same stadium, would it be fair to use the away goal rule. If the score is tied after the 2 legs then it should go to extra time no matter who scored in which 'away' game.

I would imagine the UEFA rules will still apply to the fixture no matter how "unusual" the situation.


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[AFCA]

It's just the way it works and of course it will be like that for this match as well.

Any more stupid questions/comments?

[Hawkamaniac]

Originally posted by AFCA
It's just the way it works and of course it will be like that for this match as well.

Any more stupid questions/comments?

Awww.... Is someone upset their team couldn't pull off a victory in Milan?

[AFCA]

Yes but that has nothing to with this.

This is a stupid question for someone who's supposedly a football fan.

Should we tell you how away goals work at the CL final as well to save you the trouble of asking?

[Hawkamaniac]

Last time I checked the Final was one leg!!! Talk about not knowing your football!!! ;)

[astabooty]

Seeing as how both teams play at the San Siro, arguably there is no home or away for either team, which could make the away goals very unfair. So my question is will they try regulating ticket sales to give one team an actual home field advantage one game? ie: If its an Inter home game, 70% of the tickets are sold to Inter fans?

[Jawz10]

Thats actually, EXACTLY, how it works.

[afgrijselijkheid]

Originally posted by Hawkamaniac
Last time I checked the Final was one leg!!! Talk about not knowing your football!!! ;)

he was being facetious 'tard

[paulocesar]

What do you expect from a Juvetus tiffosi?!?!?

[um_chili]

Originally posted by AFCA

This is a stupid question for someone who's supposedly a football fan.



Not that stupid a question, really. The Milan semi will present a distinctive situation--both legs played in the same stadium. At first glance, one might come to the conclusion that the rationale for the away goals rule (they should count for more b/c it's harder to score when not in your own stadium) doesn't apply. However, the point someone made that the "home" team will have the majority of fans suggests that the "home" legs will be marginally more challenging for the "away" team, so there's some rationale for the away goals rule left.

[unclesox]

Originally posted by SueB
One game will be designated home for Milan (and Milan season-ticket holders will get to sit in their regular seats) and one game will be designated home for Inter (and INTER season-ticket holders will get to sit in THEIR regular seats).
Originally posted by Jawz10
Thats actually, EXACTLY, how it works.
In support to these quotes, I believe that when Milan and Inter play in Serie A matches, the 'away' side only gets to have their designated 'curve' of the Stadio for their supporters while the 'home' side claims the remainder (about 75%).
This is also the case in the Lazio-Roma, Juventus-Torino and Sampdoria-Genoa derby matches.

[Clan]

Originally posted by um_chili
Not that stupid a question, really. The Milan semi will present a distinctive situation--both legs played in the same stadium. At first glance, one might come to the conclusion that the rationale for the away goals rule (they should count for more b/c it's harder to score when not in your own stadium) doesn't apply. However, the point someone made that the "home" team will have the majority of fans suggests that the "home" legs will be marginally more challenging for the "away" team, so there's some rationale for the away goals rule left.

UEFA rules will apply.Period.

[um_chili]

Originally posted by Clanblue
UEFA rules will apply.Period.

Yes, I know they will. My post did not suggest or imply that they won't.

My post did suggest that because unique situation of the Inter-Milan semifinal undermines the rationale behind the away goals rule, it was not "stupid" for someone to question whether that rule will apply.

[unclesox]

Hmmm... if the tie has to be decided on penalties, will they use the 'Inter' curve or the 'Milan' curve...

Oh, never mind. :rolleyes: (j/k)

[Clan]

Originally posted by um_chili
Yes, I know they will. My post did not suggest or imply that they won't.

My post did suggest that because unique situation of the Inter-Milan semifinal undermines the rationale behind the away goals rule, it was not "stupid" for someone to question whether that rule will apply.

Oh, i don't know.
AFCA thought it did ;)

[AFCA]

Originally posted by um_chili
Not that stupid a question, really. The Milan semi will present a distinctive situation--both legs played in the same stadium. At first glance, one might come to the conclusion that the rationale for the away goals rule (they should count for more b/c it's harder to score when not in your own stadium) doesn't apply. However, the point someone made that the "home" team will have the majority of fans suggests that the "home" legs will be marginally more challenging for the "away" team, so there's some rationale for the away goals rule left.

Still a stupid question. If you don't understand why... I can't help you.