Kernow Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Just now, JoetheRam said: And let's be honest he misses the next game anyway through cumulative bookings and it made no difference he was on the pitch the last two minutes. Same net result. That's true, but the rules aren't supposed to be bent depending on the time in the match or the situation. That's why I hate it when pundits say "that would've been a yellow if it wasn't so early on in the game." It shouldn't matter, rules are pretty much set in stone and should be adhered to. If that situation happened in the 3rd minute of the game, the outcome would've been exactly the same. You'd then argue that it's benefitted the offending side hugely, as the penalty was missed, a clear goal was robbed, and the defender escapes with just a yellow. This guy could go on to score the winner that puts Croatia out, then they could really feel aggrieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Just now, SaintRam said: It astounds me that so many of you were unaware of that change tbh - we've seen lots of last man fouls not result in red cards over the past two seasons. I was aware of it but I just thought it only applied to keepers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaLocks Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 What is the point if Iniesta announcing his international retirement? Everbody, even people who've never watched a game of football, know he's not playing again. So, just to be sure and to avoid any confusion, I would like to officially let Gareth know I no longer wish to be considered for international football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topram Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 What a chance England have! Even if Croatia go through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewsFromTheMiddle Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 YOUR DOUBLE JEOPARDY WON'T SAVE YOU NOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 I’m happy about Croatia going through. The right outcome was reached Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoetheRam Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Swear only about 2 of those penalties were actually legal, either from people stopping in the run up, or the keepers being about two foot off their line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 What a huge opportunity for Croatia now. They're going to fancy their chances against any side left in their side of the draw and the final is a huge possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Denmark's number nine was absoloutely awful in that game and to top it off he took the crappest penalty of the lot. About as useful as a tree trunk that guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewsFromTheMiddle Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 11 minutes ago, SaintRam said: It astounds me that so many of you were unaware of that change tbh - we've seen lots of last man fouls not result in red cards over the past two seasons. I was aware of the change but never seen one as baffling as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 That will give Croatia so much confidence. As Bilic said, the problem that Croatia has is a mental block, their quality is not a question. Now Croatia have gotten over that mental block, they will be a different side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 I think Croatia offer more. Denmark are boring and slow. Look happy to not lose. Croatia just never figured out how to stop Modric and Rakitic getting pushed back. Mandzukic doesn't help anyone but himself. The Croatian keeper comes off his line a lot before the pens were hit. Takes a jump forward and then dives forward on a some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Just now, Alpha said: I think Croatia offer more. Denmark are boring and slow. Look happy to not lose. Croatia just never figured out how to stop Modric and Rakitic getting pushed back. Mandzukic doesn't help anyone but himself. The Croatian keeper comes off his line a lot before the pens were hit. Takes a jump forward and then dives forward on a some. Schmeichel did the same to be fair, as he did with the Modric penalty in extra time. I felt nervous just looking at Schmeichel’s actions before each penalty, I dread to think how the Croatian penalty takers felt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bris Vegas Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, McLovin said: That will give Croatia so much confidence. As Bilic said, the problem that Croatia has is a mental block, their quality is not a question. Now Croatia have gotten over that mental block, they will be a different side. I thought they looked a tired team tonight. Denmark were just poor in the final third, a more clinical forward line would have punished them. I'd fancy England's front three to cause them all sorts of problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 8 minutes ago, McLovin said: That will give Croatia so much confidence. As Bilic said, the problem that Croatia has is a mental block, their quality is not a question. Now Croatia have gotten over that mental block, they will be a different side. Think you overrated Croatia. They were pretty poor tonight. Denmark were there for the taking, and Croatia struggled a lot. Mandzukic was non existent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, Bris Vegas said: I thought they looked a tired team tonight. Denmark were just poor in the final third, a more clinical forward line would have punished them. I'd fancy England's front three to cause them all sorts of problems. I don’t know. Bilic said that he doesn’t think the poor Croatian performance was down to the players being tired because , they had ten days rest. He seems to think that the poor performance was because it was a mental block and they lost their fluidity as a result of having too long a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewsFromTheMiddle Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Unbelievable chance for Russia or Croatia to reach the semi final. Croatia are a much better team, but in this crazy World Cup I wouldn't like to call it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 1 minute ago, Andicis said: Think you overrated Croatia. They were pretty poor tonight. Denmark were there for the taking, and Croatia struggled a lot. Mandzukic was non existent. They were poor tonight but they will get better now that their mental block has gone. This will give them so much confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 23 minutes ago, SaintRam said: The vast majority of "last man" red cards were given to GKs and the rule change was put in place cos that usually destroyed a teams chances. Good. It should destroy their chances. This rule change is one of the most ridiculous I've ever seen in the game. If you're the last man ('keeper or outfield player), stay on your feet, or accept the risk of going to ground. This change is entirely sponsor driven because they've found that people tune out if there's an early red card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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