The Official World Cup 2010 Thread

Unknown Soldier · 07-02-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by right-track

Gotta feel for the Ghana. Going out on penalties is never easy.

The Suarez handball and the missed penalty with the last kick of the match...was it justice?
Should that free kick leading to the penalty have been awarded in the first place?

Fantastic match, its what World Cups are all about.

right-track · 07-02-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

Fantastic match, its what World Cups are all about.

That's the kind of suspense, along with the right kind of controversy, that makes this the game it is.

Unknown Soldier · 07-02-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by right-track

That's the kind of suspense, along with the right kind of controversy, that makes this the game it is.

Computer technology would take that controversy away, its a hard call.

gunnels · 07-02-2010, 03:34 PM

I think the Ghana/Uruguay game just made me a football fan. Christ, I've never felt such suspense from any other sport whatsoever.

TheCunningStunt · 07-02-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gunnels

I think the Ghana/Uruguay game just made me a football fan. Christ, I've never felt such suspense from any other sport whatsoever.

right-track · 07-02-2010, 03:46 PM

If it's called right (as it was with the resulting penalty and the sending off) I don't see the need for technology.
Here, the talking point was centred around the pure drama. All played out correctly and without the need for technology. Legendary stuff.

When it comes to whether or not the ball crossed the line...show me the replays!

Unknown Soldier · 07-02-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by right-track

If it's called right (as it was with the resulting penalty and the sending off) I don't see the need for technology.
Here, the talking point was centred around the pure drama. All played out correctly and without the need for technology. Legendary stuff.

When it comes to whether or not the ball crossed the line...show me the replays!

I`ve said this to friends that limited technology is the solution, simple stuff like did the ball cross the line or was the goal onside or offside and thats about it for a start. We`re in 2010 in the worlds biggest sport, surely they should be able to get this right.

Bulldog · 07-02-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

I`ve said this to friends that limited technology is the solution, simple stuff like did the ball cross the line or was the goal onside or offside and thats about it for a start. We`re in 2010 in the worlds biggest sport, surely they should be able to get this right.

It's been said before, but all that needs to be done is to introduce a challenge system a'la tennis - give each manager 3 challenges per game, set out a rule that they can only be used to challenge a goal decision and there you have it.

From what I've read and the highlights I've seen, looks like Uruguay-Ghana was a hell of a game. A bit of a pisser I had to be at work while it was on. Still, at least I saw the Netherlands get past Brazil - miserable first half, but pretty lively from there on. Assuming Suarez is out of the semi, I can see this being the best world cup for 30-odd years for Oranje.

Unknown Soldier · 07-02-2010, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulldog

It's been said before, but all that needs to be done is to introduce a challenge system a'la tennis - give each manager 3 challenges per game, set out a rule that they can only be used to challenge a goal decision and ther you have it.

From what I've read and the highlights I've seen, looks like Uruguay-Ghana was a hell of a game. A bit of a pisser I had to be at work while it was on. Still, at least I saw the Netherlands get past Brazil - miserable first half, but pretty lively from there on. Assuming Suarez is out of the semi, I can see this being the best world cup for 30-odd years for Oranje.

The best matches are always played when you`re at work its happened to me in the past and you certainly missed the most exciting match so far. It wasn`t end to end stuff, but a match were one team dominated for long periods and looked like scoring before the pendulum shifted again to the other side. In the second half, Uruguay had at one time 5 attacking players as they didn`t want it to go to extra time, and at the end of extra time Ghana pushed so hard at the end that their fitness levels were amazing and were so unlucky.

Uruguay have Suarez and Fucile suspended and captain Lugano got injured therefore they shouldn`t beat Holland but then again........

Certainly agree about the challenges and a great idea

GravitySlips · 07-02-2010, 06:05 PM

Excellent idea Bulldog. I think it's important not to stop the game for every little decision, but that would work I think.

And yeah, you've got to fancy the Dutch to progress to the final now. I've a feeling it'll be Argentina-Holland who'll get there.

07-02-2010, 03:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,770	If it's called right (as it was with the resulting penalty and the sending off) I don't see the need for technology. Here, the talking point was centred around the pure drama. All played out correctly and without the need for technology. Legendary stuff. When it comes to whether or not the ball crossed the line...show me the replays!

07-02-2010, 06:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
GravitySlips Music Addict Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,578	Excellent idea Bulldog. I think it's important not to stop the game for every little decision, but that would work I think. And yeah, you've got to fancy the Dutch to progress to the final now. I've a feeling it'll be Argentina-Holland who'll get there.