World Cup thread

[Onion]

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It was definitely a penalty and didn’t really need the help of the VAR. But why did the ref allow the Koreans to almost reach the Swedes’ box before blowing to look at the VAR? If it had turned out to be no penalty, it would have been a bit hard on the Koreans.

Ermmm. because the ref didn't think it was a pen. He made that clear with his signal at the time. Then he was told over his radio that it was a pen so rightly stopped the game, took a look, and gave the pen. VAR working as it should.

[cabbageandribs1875]

can't see engerlund having any problems against belgium, or panama



or tunisia

[aljo7-0]

Lawrence has just commented on how well Panama are doing given they only have a population of £4 million (1/3 of the size of London don't ya know). has he ever asked how many people live in Belgium. Because we all know that a country's population has a direct correlation to its footballing ability. Just ask the Icelanders

[Onion]

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How can a team with Hazard and De Bruyne be so boring to watch?

... because everything in Russia is just a bit dull

[RoslinInstHibby]

Belgium are so disappointing, should be edge of the seat stuff with the players they have.....

[Sir David Gray]

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Why not?

It's just not in the rules.

It can only be used in 4 scenarios deemed to be match changing;

Penalties
Red cards
Goals
Mistaken identity

[Hibbyradge]

First games in the world cup are often tense and nervy for teams, particularly favoured teams.

Panama have nothing to lose so they're playing with no fear.

I think once Belgium score, we'll see a more accomplished performance.

[Sylar]

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It's just not in the rules.

It can only be used in 4 scenarios deemed to be match changing;

Penalties
Red cards
Goals
Mistaken identity

I'd say it's interchangeable with penalties, no? Something goes to review, it's clear a player has tried to cheat to gain an advantage - doesn't that enable the referee to act accordingly?

The rules for use, are the rules - I'm not arguing with you. I just don't see the logic in being able to look at a decision and not act when you (well, the VAR panel) see something so blatant.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

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Belgium are so disappointing, should be edge of the seat stuff with the players they have.....

Maybe players riches invested in Panama :)

[Jim Herriot]

Got the flag sorted...

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[Sir David Gray]

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I'd say it's interchangeable with penalties, no? Something goes to review, it's clear a player has tried to cheat to gain an advantage - doesn't that enable the referee to act accordingly?

The rules for use, are the rules - I'm not arguing with you. I just don't see the logic in being able to look at a decision and not act when you (well, the VAR panel) see something so blatant.

I would agree it's daft.

I suppose the argument would be that they can't book someone for diving in the box if they're not going to book someone for diving in the middle of the park.

[cabbageandribs1875]

good goal belgium

[Mon Dieu4]

Great strike, let's be less boring now

[Smartie]

Ooft.

Pick that one out.

I suppose that's what Belgium have - a bit of quality when you need it most to break down a stuffy team that you've been toiling against.

[Benny Brazil]

Boom - what a strike

[Mibbes Aye]

If Panama can get something from this game I’ll take my hat off to them.

[Hibbyradge]

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If Panama can get something from this game I’ll take my hat off to them.

Is Fulani on the bench?

[CropleyWasGod]

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If Panama can get something from this game I’ll take my hat off to them.

They'll get close, but no cigar.

[Mibbes Aye]

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They'll get close, but no cigar.

Yeah, here’s a bit of a gulf between them

[Onceinawhile]

2-0 belgium

[Renfrew_Hibby]

We canal go home now.

[CropleyWasGod]

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Yeah, here’s a bit of a gulf between them

Not a full stop to their World Cup aspirations yet.

Certainly a colon, though.

[Mon Dieu4]

Not boring anymore, glad they listened

[Mibbes Aye]

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Is Fulani on the bench?

I believe so. Linked with a move to SV Homburg this summer.

[Mibbes Aye]

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Not a full stop to their World Cup aspirations yet.

Certainly a colon, though.

The difference between the teams though, they’re oceans apart.

[CropleyWasGod]

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I believe so. Linked with a move to SV Homburg this summer.

Topper

[Mibbes Aye]

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We canal go home now.

Don’t you barge in!!!

[Mibbes Aye]

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Topper

It was pithy, wasn’t it?

[CropleyWasGod]

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It was pithy, wasn’t it?

Beret good.

[ancient hibee]

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Beret good.

That caps the lot.