I was at the NZ v Peru game yesterday in Wellington and then went to the Phoenix v Glory game today. Went along thinking it’d be a bit of a brutal standard but wasn’t as bad as I’d expected. Phoenix won 5-2, despite going 1 nil down. Decent crowd of just over 6,000 and they even had their own drummer and singing section. In the 80th minute they all whipped their tops off - apparently it’s tradition if they are winning in the 80th minute they all go topless for the rest of the game haha.
My reason for posting though is I hadn’t realised they use video refs and both teams scored as a result of it. The first time was for Glory’s first goal. The keeper made a meal out of a pass back and in a scramble with the striker pushed the ball away with his hand. Play continued for about another 15 seconds and then it was pulled back and an Indirect free kick awarded which they scored from. Secondly, Phoenix scored a penalty awarded for a handball in the box. Again, play continued and then the ref called a halt and took about 2 full minutes to decide that it was in fact a pen.
In the end, both decisions were correct but I just don’t like it. I think it takes away from the rawness of th game. Hope it doesn’t come anywhere near Scotland.
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Thread: Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory
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12-11-2017 08:20 AM #1
Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory
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12-11-2017 09:41 AM #2
I think video refs are the way to go. A lot of our officials are either incapable or not in the position to see decisions that could influence games.
I appreciate the time factor and 2 minutes to come to a decision is a bit of a stretch but in the end if it means there is more clarity in game then I'm allfor it.
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12-11-2017 09:48 AM #3
They need to get it working a bit faster but in principle I think it's the way to go.
As to the A-league I usually enjoy the games I watch on BT. It's a decent standard, the lack of relegation and the cagey approach fear of relegation often creates makes for a lot of open and attacking play. The commentators always talk up the league and the game in general and that enthusiastic approach is something we often lack in the coverage of Scottish football.
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12-11-2017 09:49 AM #4
Aye, our refs are brutal and not very good at their job, the sooner we have vid ref the better.
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12-11-2017 10:08 AM #5This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
They need the video referee as those Aussies are always cheating you will find 😁
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12-11-2017 11:13 AM #6
I went to Phoenix Glory at Eden Park in 2012-2013. It was pretty brutal but Phoenix won 1-0. Ian Ferguson was Glory manager and Liam Miller was playing.
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