World Cup

[Redgineer]

makes sense… i dont really mind not knowing the true time, the ref knows, he can start and stop his watch…. technically thats how all sports are, refs clockmis official not scoreboard, just that when there are differences it isnt as noticeable

I predict in the future that this will be timed to the second. It's just not accurate enough.

[R1Letterman]

Absolutely. Hope they scale that back in the knockout rounds. It seems to be a calculated move. Given the corruption getting this tournament to Qatar and stench of indentured workers and deaths, would not be surprised someone did the math on adding a few minutes and betting impacts.

seems qatar has been relatively cooler than average (for them), the longer matches could really take its toll in the more intense knockout stages if it warms back up

[R1Letterman]

I predict in the future that this will be timed to the second. It's just not accurate enough.

good point, i wasnt pro or con either way….was just pointing it out.

Then you will have a problem with ball kicked, time expires, goal scores…

same situation different sports:
basketball- shot is good
football- good
hockey- no goal
lacrosse- ??

[R1Letterman]

Portugal’s uniforms look pretty awesome. Normally Im an adidas fans, but these are nike and still look pretty neat. The white version (today) could easily have been adapted for USA as well to improve them….

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Portugal’s uniforms look pretty awesome. Normally Im an adidas fans, but these are nike and still look pretty neat. The white version (today) could easily have been adapted for USA as well to improve them….

South Korea advanced with win. Their reward, Brazil.

https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-2...170358342.html

Uruguay salty with refs after they win yet didn’t advance. It’s their own fault they got shutout 2 games, these refs called a game they scored twice.

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/2022-...ng-elimination

[RaginScotsman]

US pretty much doubling up Netherlands on possession, but when the dutch have the ball they make it look easy. Those 2 goals were crisp.

[RaginCajun309]

Missed opportunities and a few lapses on defense, game over. Good run, looking forward to ‘26.

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Netherlands as a team first touch put the young US to shame.

‘26 we host, but when it comes to CONCAF, need to run thru that like a team on a mission. Otherwise, the same results can be expected.

Second game Argentina up 1-0 on Australia at half. Messi with a nutmeg goal.

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First shootout I’ve seen in knockout round. Croatia v Japan. Croatia keeper stones shooters 1, 2 and 4. Japan stopped only Croatia’s 3. Croatia wins 1-1 (3-1). Better team won, Croatia better physical shape down the stretch. Great keeper play both sides, every kick in shootout on goal.

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Other knockout match today Brazil up 3-0 in 29th minute on Korea, showing why many pick them to win it all. Brazil and France have shown to possess the best first touches in the tournament. They would not meet until the finals.

4-0 32nd minute.

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Morocco 0 (3) defeats Spain 0 (0) via PKs, in what could be considered an upset by some. Went 4 rounds, the Morocco miss and all three Spanish misses were blocked. Great goalkeeping so far in the knockout matches.

[RaisingCajun08]

Morocco 0 (3) defeats Spain 0 (0) via PKs, in what could be considered an upset by some. Went 4 rounds, the Morocco miss and all three Spanish misses were blocked. Great goalkeeping so far in the knockout matches.

US Defense need to go to Morocco to train. They played a great game.