The All Purpose Other Teams Thread - Pt. III (R)

Albiceleste2010 · Jul 11, 2021

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It was a very VERY soft call. But let's be honest, the English were much better than Denmark.

The English had 21 shots (10 on goal) but Denmark only managed 6 shots (3 on goal). I know that you don't win on effort, but I hate teams that park the bus. Soccer, like any other sport, is a product to be consumed by spectators. And if the product doesn't entertain, its a bore - and unimaginable difficult chore to watch. So let's now make excuses and don't try to reward the team that parked.
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Denmark had to travel from Baku after playing an exhausting match in 35 degree heat against Czechia. They just ran out of energy in the second half. In the first half they were countering and looking dangerous and looking comfortable.

The referee decision was appalling. To not even consult the monitor is inexcusable. Forza Italia I say.

SupaMario · Jul 11, 2021

The Tanos were ball watching there.

SupaMario · Jul 11, 2021

Insigne has to be one of the dumbest players I’ve seen in a long time.

SupaMario · Jul 11, 2021

It’s Coming Home!!!

Pekerman · Jul 11, 2021

Hahah I get to celebrate Argentina and laugh at the absolute joke that England is

afar · Jul 11, 2021

It has been the best summer for me ever.

Argentina wins in Brazil to win a title after 28 years.

My second favorite team, Argentina’s cousins, Italy wins the Euro after 53 years.

Pekerman · Jul 11, 2021

By the way I am sure we would easily beat this Italy team we are better in almost every position

SupaMario · Jul 11, 2021

I laughed my ass off when Eder showed up with the trophy.

It looked like he was some hostage, where he was told, “If you drop the trophy, it will blow up killing you and everybody around you.” The guy looked so spooked.

locoxriver · Jul 12, 2021

English fans are asking for the Euro final to be replayed because "the way Italy played wasn't fair"....

The petition's statement:

The match on 11/07/2021 was not fair at all. After italy only receiving a yellow card for dragging England players like they were slaves. All the pushes, pulls and kicks and Italy was still allowed to win? Definitely biased. Italy should have been given a red card for their gameplay and the rematch should happen with a non biased referee. This was not fair at all.

https://www.change.org/p/euros-2020-managers-rematch-demand-for-italy-v-england

Btw it's up to 85k signatures now

SupaMario · Jul 13, 2021

Going from the Euros and Copa América to the Gold Cup…

ganapordiego · Jul 13, 2021

Apologies if already posted but love that Chiellini “Kiricocho” cursed England on the last pen :
https://www.rt.com/sport/529122-euro2020-chiellini-saka-curse/

locoxriver · Jul 17, 2021

So FIFA is using a youth tournament as a testing ground for possible rule changes?

Among the modifications:

- Reduced game time --- Two halves of 30 minutes, although the clock would stop when the ball isn't in play

- Unlimited substitutions

- Kick-in's rather than throw-ins (this one is dangerous, as a lot of teams would focus on forcing rebounds off the opposition in order to claim what would essentially be a freekick set-piece)

- Forcing players to step off the pitch for 5 minutes when they get a yellow card, promoting more caution and intelligence when defending.

Opinions?

Rattlehead · Jul 17, 2021

Other than unlimited subs, the rest are stupid.

Those who come up with these ideas should create brand new sport instead.

Duchene2Mackinnon · Jul 17, 2021

Sounds like hockey unlimited subs is just as bad as the other shit rules. I'd probably stop watching. just like I did for the most part with hockey.

Pekerman · Jul 17, 2021

locoxriver said: ↑

So FIFA is using a youth tournament as a testing ground for possible rule changes?

Among the modifications:

- Reduced game time --- Two halves of 30 minutes, although the clock would stop when the ball isn't in play

- Unlimited substitutions

- Kick-in's rather than throw-ins (this one is dangerous, as a lot of teams would focus on forcing rebounds off the opposition in order to claim what would essentially be a freekick set-piece)

- Forcing players to step off the pitch for 5 minutes when they get a yellow card, promoting more caution and intelligence when defending.

Opinions?
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Why not just play beach soccer man this is ridiculous it’s not even the same sport anymore

locoxriver · Jul 22, 2021

After Richarlison scored three goals at the Olympics today:

Rattlehead · Jul 22, 2021

Im curious on what RDP would say since Messi prevented him after the match...

SupaMario · Jul 28, 2021

The Gold Cup.

I’m curious why certain teams didn’t bring full squads to this tournament? You would think that they would want to prepare for the World Cup.

There were also rumors rumbling that Conmebol and Concacaf should merge their international tournament. A big fat no to that idea. I remember when we would invite the US and they would bring their second team and said that the Gold Cup was more important(Since it gave them a shot at the Confed Cup). The Copa America is far more difficult than the Confederations Cup.

And Rogelio Funes Mori is turning into an ideal Mexico. I have to chuckle at that. The guy was never going to be anything special for us, hell, he even trained freakin Gio Simeone in the pecking order. But, I guess as long as he scores goals, he’ll be loved.

locoxriver · Jul 29, 2021

SupaMario · Jul 30, 2021

Now, granted, I don’t watch that much of the women’s game, but one thing I noticed while watching the US Women’s side play the Dutch was how little slide tackling there is in the women’s game. Is that common thing?

locoxriver · Jul 30, 2021

SupaMario said: ↑

Now, granted, I don’t watch that much of the women’s game, but one thing I noticed while watching the US Women’s side play the Dutch was how little slide tackling there is in the women’s game. Is that common thing?
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There are two things I notice when I watch women’s soccer: very little slide tackling and absolutely terrible goalkeeping (I don’t mean “could be better”, I mean horrific GKing)

Maybe it’s just a coincidence with the few games I watch, but I always notice those two things

locoxriver · Aug 1, 2021

I admit I just tuned in during these last 20 minutes of the Gold Cup final, but man Funes Mori is so bad

I know dude already scored 4 goals for Mexico, but he’s straight trash

locoxriver · Aug 1, 2021

... also LOL at the top scorer of the tournament being a Qatari player. The second top scorer is also from Qatar, although tied with a few other players

Rattlehead · Aug 1, 2021

I hope it goes to penalty just so I could have more fun

Rattlehead · Aug 1, 2021

locoxriver said: ↑

... also LOL at the top scorer of the tournament being a Qatari player. The second top scorer is also from Qatar, although tied with a few other players
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Top scorer tend to be misleading though. Player could hit hattrick in easy game like England group stage game in 2018 and then gets nothing when things get tough at KO stage.

While no doubt Luis Diaz is great player, half of his goal tally was from bronze medal game