Women’s World Cup

[CMac1988]

That's more a penalty than the 'hand ball'.

[MWHIBBIES]

VAR doesn't make the decision, its the referee after reviewing it. VAR is a brilliant thing for the game, don't see how that can be disputed.

Pretty reasonable decision this, clearly hits her hand and stops the cross.

[leither17]

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Totally. But 9 times out of 10 those decisions are given after a VAR review. And we won't have that in Scotland for ages

We can’t afford VAR but they have managed to get it in Malta

[cabbageandribs1875]

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[J-C]

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VAR doesn't make the decision, its the referee after reviewing it. VAR is a brilliant thing for the game, don't see how that can be disputed.

Pretty reasonable decision this, clearly hits her hand and stops the cross.

But as Booth said her arm is there because of balance, if you don't use your arms for balance you'd fall over half the time, this new ruling is beginning to spoil some games.

[Hibby70]

Looking pretty ominous for Scotland now.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Bbc commentators struggling to remember that they’re broadcasting for the Scottish fans too

[Hibby70]

At least our managers don't wear ****ing waistcoats !!

[Since90+2]

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But as Booth said her arm is there because of balance, if you don't use your arms for balance you'd fall over half the time, this new ruling is beginning to spoil some games.

Correct.

Defenders need to be able to anticipate the forward going down the line and correctly balance themselves for the attack.

[Pretty Boy]

I agree it's a bit ridiculous that's a penalty but under the 'improved' rules it probably is.

[Brightside]

Under the new rule it’s a pen. And as someone else said defenders will now have to keep their hands by their sides.

[weecounty hibby]

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I agree it's a bit ridiculous that's a penalty but under the 'improved' rules it probably is.

If it is then there will be penalties galore in leagues where VAR is used. Be very afraid when it comes to Scotland as the OF and hun in particular penalty count will rocket

[Billy Whizz]

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I agree it's a bit ridiculous that's a penalty but under the 'improved' rules it probably is.

Winning football matches should be about skill, this new rule doesn’t do that for me
It means you can win a game via a really dodgy penalty, which is a real shame for the game of Football

[CMac1988]

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Bbc commentators struggling to remember that they’re broadcasting for the Scottish fans too

Not a lot good too say since the first 10 minutes or so.

[CorrieHibs]

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Bbc commentators struggling to remember that they’re broadcasting for the Scottish fans too

That’s why I’m listening to Alba. Some of its in English, but most the time I don’t have a clue what they’re saying. Better than listening to BBC England biasty though.

[J-C]

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Under the new rule it’s a pen. And as someone else said defenders will now have to keep their hands by their sides.

I think we all know the new rule but there should be situations where it's seen as a natural position and not making yourself bigger deliberately, there seems to be no leeway.

[Jonnyboy]

VAR will make football worse off, not better IMO.

[J-C]

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VAR will make football worse off, not better IMO.

I don't think VAR will JC, it's this new ruling concerning position of the arms, even a natural arm position will be given as a penalty, you ever tried running around with your arms taped to your sides, bloody hard I can assure you.

[CMac1988]

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VAR will make football worse off, not better IMO.

Too much money in game not to use it. Do it like Rugby and it adds to the atmosphere. Do it like they do now and it's a slog.

[Pretty Boy]

Time to just see it out to HT at 1-0 and then regroup. As long as we are in touch there's always a chance.

[weecounty hibby]

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I don't think VAR will JC, it's this new ruling concerning position of the arms, even a natural arm position will be given as a penalty, you ever tried running around with your arms taped to your sides, bloody hard I can assure you.

Yip, how are you meant to run, stretch, jump etc and keep your arms by your side?

[hibsbollah]

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That’s why I’m listening to Alba. Some of its in English, but most the time I don’t have a clue what they’re saying. Better than listening to BBC England biasty though.

The red button takes you onto 5 live commentary, Pat Nevin and decent female commentator. I cannot stand Jonathan Pearce, the man is clearly a total prick.

Aw no. 2-0.

[Sir David Gray]

2-0

[Pretty Boy]

Oh dear. Game over.

The defence looks a real weak link for Scotland. All over the shop there.

[Brightside]

Awful defending.

[SJNB Hibby]

Gonna be hard pressed to keep this better than 6-0 i'm afraid

[weecounty hibby]

****, game over i think. Hope it doesn't turn into rout, the girls don't deserve that

[Brightside]

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Oh dear. Game over.

The defence looks a real weak link for Scotland. All over the shop there.

Only one of the 4 are international class. Hopefully an area we can address in future years.

[stokesmessiah]

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Oh dear. Game over.

The defence looks a real weak link for Scotland. All over the shop there.

Agreed, all over the place at the back and when they do get the ball they hand it straight back.

[hibsbollah]

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Gonna be hard pressed to keep this better than 6-0 i'm afraid

Cuthbert just past the post.