World Cup 2010

FHwku · #1 06-21-2010, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by honeychile

I want him to have to wear a tutu - no, a PINK tutu! - to the rest of the matches!

that reminds me of this ref: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfs_9Gt22so

FIFA is rife with systematic corruption at all levels and operates under an archaic set of rules that can reinforce its moral deficit.

i watched as Brazil striker, Luis Fabiano, committed two uncalled handballs immediately before putting a shot in the back of the net for their 2nd goal. he's even come out and admitted it.

i saw USA's Robbie Findley get a yellow card on an imaginary handball after the ball hit him in the face. (and the goal-costing phantom foul.)

the French team is falling apart right now in front of the world, minus a trainer, a coach, and down a player. but they shouldn't even be in the WC after two handballs in a cheatfest over Ireland to qualify.

et al

all of which could be solved by instant replay on calls that directly affect the outcome of the game. FIFA maintains that the errors are part of the game, and a man should make the decision, not a machine.

i think it's just too hard to get the result you want when the ref has to get the calls right.

honeychile · #2 06-21-2010, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by FHwku

i think it's just too hard to get the result you want when the ref has to get the calls right.

That is just too good not to highlight!

Question: Three sources have told me three different times for the US v. Algeria game on Wednesday. I suppose I could check the FIFA site, but does anyone know fo sure?

Drolefille · #3 06-21-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FHwku

that reminds me of this ref: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfs_9Gt22so

FIFA is rife with systematic corruption at all levels and operates under an archaic set of rules that can reinforce its moral deficit.

i watched as Brazil striker, Luis Fabiano, committed two uncalled handballs immediately before putting a shot in the back of the net for their 2nd goal. he's even come out and admitted it.

i saw USA's Robbie Findley get a yellow card on an imaginary handball after the ball hit him in the face. (and the goal-costing phantom foul.)

the French team is falling apart right now in front of the world, minus a trainer, a coach, and down a player. but they shouldn't even be in the WC after two handballs in a cheatfest over Ireland to qualify.

et al

all of which could be solved by instant replay on calls that directly affect the outcome of the game. FIFA maintains that the errors are part of the game, and a man should make the decision, not a machine.

i think it's just too hard to get the result you want when the ref has to get the calls right.

More than one challenge per half would interrupt the flow of the game, I think it's something that could be tested out but should be done really carefully and only be allowed for certain situations. As it is American football has coaches who use it because well, without it we'll lose so why not. And I don't want to get in that situation.

To be fair, France's meltdown has nothing to do with FIFA, even if Ireland should have qualified instead.

And as much FIFA's corrupt they're pretty consistent about backing the refs, it's probably only that the US is such a big $$$$ that they're even seriously reviewing our ref's game at all.

ETA: FIFA's site says 9:00am central. we're playing concurrently with England/Slovenia.

honeychile · #4 06-21-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

ETA: FIFA's site says 9:00am central. we're playing concurrently with England/Slovenia.

I was just coming here to say that!

FIFA drops referee after dropped call

Still no pink tutu... I really wish I had photoshop!

Drolefille · #5 06-21-2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by honeychile

I was just coming here to say that!

FIFA drops referee after dropped call

Still no pink tutu... I really wish I had photoshop!

LOL, I'll have to see what I can do, possibly in paint.

ETA: He's not scheduled for the rest of the group round but he's not officially fired either, I think it's all going to .. go away, you know?

Also... I feel bad for the NK team

honeychile · #6 06-21-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

Also... I feel bad for the NK team

Yes, but I do like Portugal.

Drolefille · #7 06-21-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by honeychile

Yes, but I do like Portugal.

I'm ambivalent except for wanting Ronaldo to just get carded any time he hits the ground. Even if he flops less than he used to, and in fact complains now that he can't actually get calls because refs know his past, he's pretty well earned an instant yellow whenever he hits the ground these days.

honeychile · #8 06-22-2010, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

I'm ambivalent except for wanting Ronaldo to just get carded any time he hits the ground. Even if he flops less than he used to, and in fact complains now that he can't actually get calls because refs know his past, he's pretty well earned an instant yellow whenever he hits the ground these days.

I understand, but I have a very soft spot in my heart for Portugal (see the 29th post). Beautiful country, beautiful memories, and I actually had an incredible measurements at the time!

I also saw my first European soccer match there, so Portugal almost always gets a pass with me!