NFL challenge flags in soccer?

Discussion in 'Soccer in the USA' started by jquintero10, Jan 29, 2012.

  1. Cyclonis

    Cyclonis Forza Juve

    Jul 12, 2007
    Los Angeles
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
  2. Master O

    Master O Member+

    Jul 7, 2006
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  3. elessar78

    elessar78 Moderator
    Staff Member

    May 12, 2010
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Then we should do it for MLS.

    Before I started coaching, I was a ref so I know the LOTG. Basically, the laws state that when in doubt give the benefit of the doubt to the attacking team. So if there's even a question of the whole ball crossing the line, I would (in theory) award it. This is where I think instant replay could come into play.

    So the ref has awarded a goal, and a natural stoppage has occurred in the game. If you ever watch the clock after a goal, a full minute may elapse before the kickoff happens because of celebrations, protests and what not. Why not take that time to review the goal? Any goal, any offside that results in a goal.

    The main argument is that reviews will slow down the natural rhythm of the game. BS. There's already a natural stoppage in this case.

    We already play advantage, and again, in the offside language the officials are to give the benefit of doubt to attacker. So let them play on and bring it back if it's wrong.

    In the short run, the world will probably call us "dumb yanks" but it's what everyone else is clamoring for.
     
  4. Cyclonis

    Cyclonis Forza Juve

    Jul 12, 2007
    Los Angeles
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Seriously though, I'm against this. Just wouldn't be kosher.
     
  5. Goforthekill

    Goforthekill Member

    Aug 13, 2011
    Minnesota
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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    true
     
  6. Goforthekill

    Goforthekill Member

    Aug 13, 2011
    Minnesota
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    True
     
  7. Master O

    Master O Member+

    Jul 7, 2006
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I don't think you get it.

    Europe. and. FIFA. will. ignore. our. suggestions.
     

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