OT Soccer World Cup Final Argentina France

[upstater1]

I suppose it is like a DE whacking the QB lightly in the head when going for the sack. It's weak but has to be called.

But damn, the consequences for a penalty in the goal area is so severe. Basically an automatic goal. We think DPI is severe.

As a casual observer, I am not a fan of penalty kicks in general. Seems so anticlimactic. But the WC games have been exciting in general.

I can see this point of view.

It is in there though to maximalize movement close to the goal, which makes for more goals. I can only imagine what it would be like if players were allowed to get away with that.

DPI is an interesting comparison. Imagine a WR who is being mauled 40 yards downfield on a clear DPI, he fights off the defender in order to catch the ball, only to drop it. No flag. But if he had only gone down after being mauled, he would have gotten the flag. That's what the guy who goes down easy is thinking in soccer.

 

[venecol]

The French counter speed is totally missing. They just look so flat.

 

[italian pat patriot]

The French counter speed is totally missing. They just look so flat.

Are they ok ?
Seems not...

 

[Guts]

The French counter speed is totally missing. They just look so flat.

I've yet to see Mbappe do anythinf

 

[upstater1]

Rodrgio de Paul is a seriously good player. That's what I see. When you have a guy like him bossing everything, it means a lot. where's Tchouameni?

 

[upstater1]

France got away with one there. Push in the back on McAllister in the box

 

[upstater1]

That was worthy of a red card if called.

 

[Dingleberry]

France got away with one there. Push in the back on McAllister in the box

I agree. The ball was not catchable?

To continue the American football analogies, LOL.

 

[upstater1]

I agree. The ball was not catchable?

To continue the American football analogies, LOL.

I know the announcer said that but, again, it doesn't matter, LOL. You shoulder charge a guy on a break, clear foul

 

[upstater1]

Argentina is going to start fights now. France can't take the bait.

 

[Dingleberry]

Can/Will a ref call a foul or give a yellow card for flopping/diving in soccer?

Not sure if that is a thing or not like in hockey.

 

[Guts]

Can/Will a ref call a foul or give a yellow card for flopping/diving in soccer?

Not sure if that is a thing or not like in hockey.

They do give cards when guys flop in the penalty area

 

[upstater1]

Can/Will a ref call a foul or give a yellow card for flopping/diving in soccer?

Not sure if that is a thing or not like in hockey.

Yes

 

[italian pat patriot]

We have a game

 

[upstater1]

So that was a much weaker penalty than the one against France, but indeed it was deserved.

It was marginal though.

 

[Dingleberry]

Wow. Begging for a France goal to make the final minutes dramatic

 

[Gumby]

Can/Will a ref call a foul or give a yellow card for flopping/diving in soccer?

Not sure if that is a thing or not like in hockey.

Wish they would Haven’t seen / heard

 

[Dingleberry]

Yes! Last 20+ should be really exciting now.

 

[italian pat patriot]

Wow

 

[Guts]

We have a game

How much stoppage time you think they'll add?