I know it didn't come to it, but how on this earth are we getting into a situation where a team can go out based on the number of cards. I know it happened before, but most ridiculous rule ever!
The worst rule is the very next one... Had Mexico | Poland tied on cards, then the team to advance would have been on the drawing of lots - How can something like that be decided on a game of chance, and off the Football pitch
Bet if that ever happens, it'll only happen the once going forward, as bet there will be a lot of complaints about it
At Italia 90 in our group Ireland and Holland both had identical records and they had to draw lots to decide who was second and third. In those days the best third placed sides went through, but if it was today then one of them would've been out.
Ireland actually reached the quarters despite scoring only 2 goals and not winning a game (the one game they did win was a shootout after a 0-0).
I know it didn't come to it, but how on this earth are we getting into a situation where a team can go out based on the number of cards. I know it happened before, but most ridiculous rule ever!
The worst rule is the very next one... Had Mexico | Poland tied on cards, then the team to advance would have been on the drawing of lots - How can something like that be decided on a game of chance, and off the Football pitch
Bet if that ever happens, it'll only happen the once going forward, as bet there will be a lot of complaints about it
At Italia 90 in our group Ireland and Holland both had identical records and they had to draw lots to decide who was second and third. In those days the best third placed sides went through, but if it was today then one of them would've been out.
Ireland actually reached the quarters despite scoring only 2 goals and not winning a game (the one game they did win was a shootout after a 0-0).
Cheers I did wonder if that had ever happened previously - Was more thinking given the way Media blow things out of proportion, combined with Social Media, that if it happened again (this time impacting a team that got eliminated), there would probably be some massive shitstorm of a reaction.
I know it didn't come to it, but how on this earth are we getting into a situation where a team can go out based on the number of cards. I know it happened before, but most ridiculous rule ever!
The worst rule is the very next one... Had Mexico | Poland tied on cards, then the team to advance would have been on the drawing of lots - How can something like that be decided on a game of chance, and off the Football pitch
Bet if that ever happens, it'll only happen the once going forward, as bet there will be a lot of complaints about it
At Italia 90 in our group Ireland and Holland both had identical records and they had to draw lots to decide who was second and third. In those days the best third placed sides went through, but if it was today then one of them would've been out.
Ireland actually reached the quarters despite scoring only 2 goals and not winning a game (the one game they did win was a shootout after a 0-0).
Cheers I did wonder if that had ever happened previously - Was more thinking given the way Media blow things out of proportion, combined with Social Media, that if it happened again (this time impacting a team that got eliminated), there would probably be some massive shitstorm of a reaction.
Yes as far as i'm aware no side has ever been eliminated by the drawing of lots, and we've had 92 years of world cups, so it's probably really not worth worrying about too much.
Re Germany, Not sure if I’m being thick, but in the BBC preview it says:
”But the four-time champions now know they need to beat Costa Rican on Thursday, and hope Japan don't beat Spain.”
Don’t Japan just need a draw to qualify as, even if Germany win, both teams would be on four points and Japan would finish above Germany on head to head?
I know it didn't come to it, but how on this earth are we getting into a situation where a team can go out based on the number of cards. I know it happened before, but most ridiculous rule ever!
The worst rule is the very next one... Had Mexico | Poland tied on cards, then the team to advance would have been on the drawing of lots - How can something like that be decided on a game of chance, and off the Football pitch
Bet if that ever happens, it'll only happen the once going forward, as bet there will be a lot of complaints about it
At Italia 90 in our group Ireland and Holland both had identical records and they had to draw lots to decide who was second and third. In those days the best third placed sides went through, but if it was today then one of them would've been out.
Ireland actually reached the quarters despite scoring only 2 goals and not winning a game (the one game they did win was a shootout after a 0-0).
Cheers I did wonder if that had ever happened previously - Was more thinking given the way Media blow things out of proportion, combined with Social Media, that if it happened again (this time impacting a team that got eliminated), there would probably be some massive shitstorm of a reaction.
Yes as far as i'm aware no side has ever been eliminated by the drawing of lots, and we've had 92 years of world cups, so it's probably really not worth worrying about too much.
It was close enough last night to make a change in the procedure. I would introduce a 'shots on target' count. I've said it before but I would introduce 'shots on target' or rather 'goalkeeper touches' to replace penalties.
I know it didn't come to it, but how on this earth are we getting into a situation where a team can go out based on the number of cards. I know it happened before, but most ridiculous rule ever!
The worst rule is the very next one... Had Mexico | Poland tied on cards, then the team to advance would have been on the drawing of lots - How can something like that be decided on a game of chance, and off the Football pitch
Bet if that ever happens, it'll only happen the once going forward, as bet there will be a lot of complaints about it
At Italia 90 in our group Ireland and Holland both had identical records and they had to draw lots to decide who was second and third. In those days the best third placed sides went through, but if it was today then one of them would've been out.
Ireland actually reached the quarters despite scoring only 2 goals and not winning a game (the one game they did win was a shootout after a 0-0).
Cheers I did wonder if that had ever happened previously - Was more thinking given the way Media blow things out of proportion, combined with Social Media, that if it happened again (this time impacting a team that got eliminated), there would probably be some massive shitstorm of a reaction.
Yes as far as i'm aware no side has ever been eliminated by the drawing of lots, and we've had 92 years of world cups, so it's probably really not worth worrying about too much.
it literally happened in the last world cup where Japan progressed at expense of Senegal due to yellow cards received
Looking forward to the vets game between Belgium v Crotia. The most 30+ in this match than any other game at this WC.
Unless Belgium can find some energy to compete, they are heading home. Croatia are no spring chickens but are a together team so I expect them to edge it.
That group is crazy. Croatia win, they finish top, Croatia draw and Morocco beat Canada (which is likely), Croatia finish second in the group and get Spain in next round, If belgium win, croatia get knocked out completely on goal difference unless Morroco lose
That group is crazy. Croatia win, they finish top, Croatia draw and Morocco beat Canada (which is likely), Croatia finish second in the group and get Spain in next round, If belgium win, croatia get knocked out completely on goal difference unless Morroco lose
I thought yesterdays was a tad more crazy with all 4 teams potentially going out
That group is crazy. Croatia win, they finish top, Croatia draw and Morocco beat Canada (which is likely), Croatia finish second in the group and get Spain in next round, If belgium win, croatia get knocked out completely on goal difference unless Morroco lose
I thought yesterdays was a tad more crazy with all 4 teams potentially going out
Meant moreso that the result of this match has 3 different permutations on how the whole group plays out
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Ireland actually reached the quarters despite scoring only 2 goals and not winning a game (the one game they did win was a shootout after a 0-0).
”But the four-time champions now know they need to beat Costa Rican on Thursday, and hope Japan don't beat Spain.”
Don’t Japan just need a draw to qualify as, even if Germany win, both teams would be on four points and Japan would finish above Germany on head to head?
I've said it before but I would introduce 'shots on target' or rather 'goalkeeper touches' to replace penalties.
Although so does 'goals scored' I guess.
Though if there was a scenario where England went out due to any of the above then I think the country might implode.
edit - sorry you said re lots not yellow cards
Unless Belgium can find some energy to compete, they are heading home.
Croatia are no spring chickens but are a together team so I expect them to edge it.
Meant moreso that the result of this match has 3 different permutations on how the whole group plays out