FIFA world cup 2010 South Africa Thread

[Robert-Y]

Meh that decision didn't really matter at all. I'm pretty sure that a team cannot score two goals in... 30 seconds?

(I wonder if I'm actually wrong and that this has happened in the past )

 

[LNZ]

Portugal did score two goals in about 40 seconds against North Korea (goals 6 and 7).

 

[trying-to-speedcube...]

Here we go. Next wrong decision by a referee. That was not a penalty kick. Although I am very happy that Slovakia was able to score again in this match. ^^

The ref was just behind the goalkeeper. i think he should have enough confidence to give that penalty.

I think it was a good decision to give Slovakia the penalty. Stekelenburg did deserve a yellow card. That was just about the only major decision in the game the referee did right. Fun fact: Holland's only 2 goals against were both penalty kicks. And, err...

HOLLAND HOLLAND HOLLAND HOLLAND

 

[Robert-Y]

Portugal did score two goals in about 40 seconds against North Korea (goals 6 and 7).

Oh... (I didn't watch that match...) Well ok... I've never seen a losing team score two goals in less than... a minute apart... yet.

 

[DavidWoner]

Unfortunate that FIFA think it is a better idea to bring in two extra match officials rather than video technology.

The FIFA won't change the rules so soon, I guess. German expert Günther Netzer said, if it weren't for those mistakes, football wouldn't be as passionate, and he's right.

I think you're confusing passion with outrage. It's ridiculous to have a sport where the team that scores the most goals doesn't win.

 

[Olivér Perge]

Unfortunate that FIFA think it is a better idea to bring in two extra match officials rather than video technology.

The FIFA won't change the rules so soon, I guess. German expert Günther Netzer said, if it weren't for those mistakes, football wouldn't be as passionate, and he's right.

I think you're confusing passion with outrage. It's ridiculous to have a sport where the team that scores the most goals doesn't win.

Wise, as always.

 

[oprah62]

Seriously guys, I know the refs have made some dumb calls, but I also ref U-17 and younger in my spare time, and it is not possible to see every call. I know they should do better then that though, but give them some slack. They probably won't ref a big game again.

 

[Erik]

Penalty? I don't think so, the guy from Slovakia was acting obviously and used the arms of Stekelenburg who was catching the ball as an excuse to fall over and pretending he was been fouled.
Anyway, I was happy they got it anyway since I predicted 2-1 so now I got more points

We have to level up a few steps before we can be a match for Brazil though...

 

[Olivér Perge]

Seriously guys, I know the refs have made some dumb calls, but I also ref U-17 and younger in my spare time, and it is not possible to see every call. I know they should do better then that though, but give them some slack.

I totally agree that being a referee is hard, but why don't they make it easier? If they would use video system, the referee would know the right call even before he runs to the incident. I don't say referees should have 2 more eyes or 2 more helper on side, but they should let them make it easier and better.

They probably won't ref a big game again.

I don't think that is the optimal solution, since they will run out of referees before the final.

 

[metal_cuber]

anyone think Chile has the slightest chance against Braazil today? i dont think so even though im half Chilean

 

[oprah62]

I totally agree that being a referee is hard, but why don't they make it easier? If they would use video system[b/] referee would know the right call even before he runs to the incident. I don't say referees should have 2 more eyes or 2 more helper on side, but they should let them make it easier and better.

With everyone celebrating a goal, then a ref has to go to the camera and double check, that kind of defeats the purpose of celebration and referees... Then a computer should be there and no refs...

 

[MTGjumper]

He should only have to check if there is any doubt obviously. If it is clear that a goal has been scored he won't need to check.

Anyway, why stop at goal-line technology? How about allowing the referee to see offside decisions and fouls? To eliminate all errors, potentially play should be allowed to continue whenever the ref is uncertain. Then the play can be pulled back if necessary when viewing video evidence (I don't think this is perfect; too stop-and-start). Or, in a similar way to tennis, give a team three chances to use video evidence. If they were right to question the decision using video technology, they get that chance back; if wrong, they have only two chances left.

 

[Olivér Perge]

I totally agree that being a referee is hard, but why don't they make it easier? If they would use video system[b/] referee would know the right call even before he runs to the incident. I don't say referees should have 2 more eyes or 2 more helper on side, but they should let them make it easier and better.

With everyone celebrating a goal, then a ref has to go to the camera and double check, that kind of defeats the purpose of celebration and referees... Then a computer should be there and no refs...

I didn't say the referee should check the video. There would be a 5th or 6th referee or even a group of them in a place with monitors, and they would play back in slow motion, and tell the referee what to call. That's not that hard in my opinion.

 

[lorki3]

I don't want that brasil wins because then they go vs ned and thats going to be hard

 

[trying-to-speedcube...]

well they are anyway harrharr

 

[Crazycubemom]

BRAZIL - HOLLAND = feeling hot hot hot

 

[Dene]

Meh that decision didn't really matter at all. I'm pretty sure that a team cannot score two goals in... 30 seconds?

It doesn't matter; the ref ended the game as soon as the penalty was taken. That should not have been a penalty though.

Anyway, I was happy they got it anyway since I predicted 2-1 so now I got more points

I didn't have anything running on it, but I also guessed 2-1 before the match

Anyway, why stop at goal-line technology? How about allowing the referee to see offside decisions and fouls? To eliminate all errors, potentially play should be allowed to continue whenever the ref is uncertain. Then the play can be pulled back if necessary when viewing video evidence (I don't think this is perfect; too stop-and-start). Or, in a similar way to tennis, give a team three chances to use video evidence. If they were right to question the decision using video technology, they get that chance back; if wrong, they have only two chances left.

You seem to want to make it way too complicated. Video evidence need only be used to check for major decisions: goal on-side vs off-side; ball over the line vs not over the line; straight red cards. Anything else has too little an impact on the game. I also think there needs to be a review process for all cards given, where any team can challenge a decision. This is all that is needed to make soccer a fairer game.

 

[LNZ]

53rd minute: Japan 0, Paraguay 0

 

[MTGjumper]

Man, that sounds like an interesting 53rd minute.

 

[James Ludlow]

This is all that is needed to make soccer a fairer game.

I believe the gentleman was talking about football though?