2006 World Cup; Germany
06-26-2006, 12:30 PM
#1441
Senior Moderator
I don't think there has been any major surprises in this tournament. All the favorites are still alive.
Germany
England
Argentina
Portugal
Italy
Brazil
France
Spain
Germany
England
Argentina
Portugal
Italy
Brazil
France
Spain
06-26-2006, 12:59 PM
#1442
Benchwarmer
Originally Posted by Jonesi
Just about every sport is like that.. They need to do something about it.. They need a second ref on the field..
From playing the sport it's not easy to keep your balance with people sliding at your feet and pushing. But yes I've seen Way too much acting..
From playing the sport it's not easy to keep your balance with people sliding at your feet and pushing. But yes I've seen Way too much acting..
As for the US being sore losers, I don't think so. There were some bad calls in their matches, but they would not have made it through regardless and it seems to me our players took it well.
06-26-2006, 01:02 PM
#1443
One on the right for me
Originally Posted by Jonesi
Just about every sport is like that.. They need to do something about it.. They need a second ref on the field..
From playing the sport it's not easy to keep your balance with people sliding at your feet and pushing. But yes I've seen Way too much acting..
From playing the sport it's not easy to keep your balance with people sliding at your feet and pushing. But yes I've seen Way too much acting..
2nd ref in addition to the linepersons? running a duo is usually a mistake and you get a lot more bad calls running that system. if you have 4 refs on the field I still dont really think it will make a difference, as there is a lot of discretion over the calls...if anything that will lead to more problems and possible disagreements between the officials.
06-26-2006, 01:28 PM
#1446
Benchwarmer
Originally Posted by dom
The NHL uses two ref's, seems to work for them. Then again you want more calls in the NHL while is soccer less would be better.
Hockey is a whole 'nother animal. Can you imagine Todd Bertuzzi laying on the ice holding his shin, trying to entice a 2 min tripping penalty? When the guys come onto the ice with stretchers they don't have "DOC" on the back, they read "MORGUE" .
06-26-2006, 01:38 PM
#1447
Senior Moderator
I think offsides need to be monitored by video replay. There is no way linesmen can get it right, because by the time they switch their vision from downfield to their line upfield, it is too late to determine if it is offsides. There should be a 3rd linesman working on Tivo and analyze the play from the booth. They should let the play continue, and make an offside decision after the play is over.
06-26-2006, 01:41 PM
#1448
One on the right for me
^-linesmen are supposed to stay with the last defender and watch the play from there. it will be too much like football if you have replys and shit like that.
06-26-2006, 01:42 PM
#1449
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by F-C
They should let the play continue, and make an offside decision after the play is over.
But should the clock stop while they review the play?
06-26-2006, 02:00 PM
#1450
Senior Moderator
The reviews should last no more than 5 seconds. C'mon FIFA, everyone with ESPN can make the right judgement on tv replays.
06-26-2006, 02:03 PM
#1451
Senior Moderator
Who will win? Ukraine or the hopping Swiss?
06-26-2006, 02:08 PM
#1453
Senior Moderator
Arggg, ESPN went blank...
06-26-2006, 02:14 PM
#1457
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by juniorbean
I'm pulling for the Swiss. I don't know why... but for some reason I don't like Ukraine....
06-26-2006, 02:16 PM
#1458
^ Maybe. I'm not sure who he is b/c I really didn't watch the Ukraine in the group games... but from what I did see they urked me. It may be b/c I caught one of the end of their games and it was the way they killed time at the end (by pretending to be hurt every time they were touched, even if it was barely).
06-26-2006, 02:42 PM
#1464
Senior Moderator
The streaming is horrendous. It's like 3 fpm.
06-26-2006, 02:47 PM
#1466
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by subinf
2nd ref in addition to the linepersons? running a duo is usually a mistake and you get a lot more bad calls running that system. if you have 4 refs on the field I still dont really think it will make a difference, as there is a lot of discretion over the calls...if anything that will lead to more problems and possible disagreements between the officials.
2 refs on field and 2 linesman..
I was a ref for about 5 years and it was easier with 2 refs.. You could see the field easier then running all over the place and not having position to make the call. Refs could also take a little more time in talking / warning players when things get out of hand.. The only control these refs are using is cards.. And I can't blame them once things get out of hand..
You would try to keep the same ref crews out there for consistiency.
06-26-2006, 03:22 PM
#1468
Senior Moderator
I'm feeling PK shootout...
06-26-2006, 03:32 PM
#1470
Senior Moderator
That was close!
06-26-2006, 03:51 PM
#1471
Senior Moderator
shootout shootout
06-26-2006, 03:58 PM
#1473
Senior Moderator
Yeah, but I can't see any of them scoring.
06-26-2006, 04:33 PM
#1479
Senior Moderator
Shevchenko missed!!! 
06-26-2006, 04:33 PM
#1480
Bent = #1
ukraine missed 1st kick swiss missed 1st kick
ukraine made 2nd kick swiss missed 2nd kick
ukraine made 3rd kick swiss missed 3rd kick
ukraine made 4th kick.. THEY WIN!!
ukraine made 2nd kick swiss missed 2nd kick
ukraine made 3rd kick swiss missed 3rd kick
ukraine made 4th kick.. THEY WIN!!
Last edited by hornyleprechaun; 06-26-2006 at 04:37 PM.