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[Insane Metal]

You don't waste a penalty kick in a World Cup. Terrible try by Bruno.

 

[Sabejita]

Pretty hard to chose a team to root for, I like both.

 

[Gp1]

It's the double bluff, you telegraph which way you are shooting in the hopes that the keeper thinks it's too obvious and so goes the other way.

Nah, Neymar did that his entire career and has one of the best goals %.

It's the famous mid mid.
Middle (right) side
Middle height.
It's the easiest penalty for the keeper to catch.

 

[IDKFA]

I think Clay might have misunderstood this.

VAR absolutely can be used for red cards. In fact, direct red card incidents are one of the core match changing situations that VAR is legally allowed to review.

Giving a red card after a VAR review is completely legal and actively encouraged under FIFA and IFAB rules.

From what I understand is that article 27 was used to suspend the mandatory one game ban, but not wipe it completely from record.

 

[Hideous Snake]

You don't waste a penalty kick in a World Cup. Terrible try by Bruno.

Why did this cunt shoot in the first place??

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Why did this cunt shoot in the first place??

Neymar willed him!

 

[Idleyes]

Jay Z confirmed.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Jay Z confirmed.

I knew he rooted for Senegal

 

[near]

I think Clay might have misunderstood this.

VAR absolutely can be used for red cards. In fact, direct red card incidents are one of the core match changing situations that VAR is legally allowed to review.

Giving a red card after a VAR review is completely legal and actively encouraged under FIFA and IFAB rules.

From what I understand is that article 27 was used to suspend the mandatory one game ban, but not wipe it completely from record.

No, they're not arguing the use of VAR for red cards. VAR's protocol states you shouldn't look at normal challenges like the one that got Balogun a red card in slow motion, but it should be used for point of contact in a serious foul play challenge. Which they actually have a case for.

 

[kpopSuperstar]

Norway is such a weird team, they have some top-tier players, some big guys, but at heart they are a rough team that can make massive blunders. Brazil will take advantage of those blunders.

 

[midnightAI]

"Exclusive: The White House made a direct call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun's red card.FIFA approached for comment and referred to the findings of its independent committee.FIFA sources insist White House influence could not affect the decision due to the powers contained in Article 27 and the independent nature of the disciplinary panel."

It was a harsh red card in the first place, and should never have been given. But this is a bit of a joke tbf, when USA didn't even appeal the ban, but the President makes a phone call? How easily influenced are FIFA?

Wait, this is true? I thought it was a joke, but Ben Jacobs has posted it? Jeez, yeh, sure FIFA, daddy Trump didn't sway the decision

 

[kpopSuperstar]

FIFA is like Vince McMahon, every corrupt bullshit you can imagine is on the table with these guys.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Close call for Norman

 

[poppabk]

Wait, this is true? I thought it was a joke, but Ben Jacobs has posted it? Jeez, yeh, sure FIFA, daddy Trump didn't sway the decision

Next we will have lawyers running on to the pitch to contest a foul.

 

[Sabejita]

Next we will have lawyers running on to the pitch to contest a foul.

Taking legal action over a red card is the most American thing that could happen.
If they win their case on a legal loophole, Im OK with Balogun coming back.

 

[Vlodril]

This is the most corrupt world cup i have seen. Fifa is laughably obvious in everything it does (Ea was right to drop them ).

 

[near]

Odegaard should've finished that chance.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

This is the most corrupt world cup i have seen. Fifa is laughably obvious in everything it does (Ea was right to drop them ).

How old are you? This is far from the worse in my lifetime.

 

[EviLore]

What a tepid shot on goal when he was wide open.

 

[Vlodril]

How old are you? This is far from the worse in my lifetime.

Bout 50. Which was more corrupt exactly. Not only the abysmal refereeing but the iran situation. This red card situation. The "hydration" breaks etc etc.

 

[Hideous Snake]

Half went by quick

 

[Ipsi]

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Bout 50. Which was more corrupt exactly. Not only the abysmal refereeing but the iran situation. This red card situation. The "hydration" breaks etc etc.

Agree on the hydration AND also coincidentally agree with maybe not the best refs. I was referring to bigger ticket things but I sound more in agreeance based on your statement.

 

[EviLore]

 

[NeoIkaruGAF]

Norway should be quicker and more daring when attacking. Brazil has no problem going 2 vs 2 or 3 vs 3 while attacking. Norway, for some reason, insists on waiting and reorganizing when they should just run and make an attempt. I think this is the wrong strategy against this Brazil.

 

[Dr.Morris79]

Rooting for Norway. Sorry Bra zeel, but I had my fill in the 90's

 

[Insane Metal]

I don't feel confident about this game. Brazil is playing better but no goal is a bad sign.

 

[Gp1]

Bout 50. Which was more corrupt exactly. Not only the abysmal refereeing but the iran situation. This red card situation. The "hydration" breaks etc etc.

Bro, Argentina bought an entire team to take a beating in 78, right under FIFA's nose.

Anyway, Brasil is solid on defense and very fast on the counters. I'm liking what I'm seeing.

 

[FireFistAce]

Norway should be quicker and more daring when attacking. Brazil has no problem going 2 vs 2 or 3 vs 3 while attacking. Norway, for some reason, insists on waiting and reorganizing when they should just run and make an attempt. I think this is the wrong strategy against this Brazil.

It's because Odegard is so slow on the ball and takes forever to make a pass.

 

[Represent.]

lmfao Berg what an abysmal shot

 

[LiquidMetal14]

lmfao Berg what an abysmal shot

Going for the parking lot

 

[EviLore]

Can we get an actual good shot on goal

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Major faile by Endrick

 

[Sabejita]

Neymar would have put it in.

 

[Trilobit]

My poor Scandinavian heart

 

[midnightAI]

Wow, Cunha wouldn't have missed that

 

[NeoIkaruGAF]

Norway just has no idea what to do with the ball, it's awful to watch.
Brazil spared them twice, but at this rate a goal is inevitable.

 

[Represent.]

just put money on Endrick to score first goal

 

[EviLore]

 

[LiquidMetal14]

First the failed pen and then this lol

Yeah there was an offside though

 

[Trilobit]

Norway just has no idea what to do with the ball, it's awful to watch.
Brazil spared them twice, but at this rate a goal is inevitable.

Norwegians when they get the opportunity to make an offensive:

 

[Insane Metal]

Neymar!

 

[LiquidMetal14]

I'm liking Norway's chances here. They are doing just enough to contain Brasil minus some lucky breaks. That last pass was just off to Halland.

 

[Trilobit]

I don't understand why they don't try to create more cross opportunities to the giant Haaland.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Halland is a rock man. Not one of the big stars can do what he just did to win that ball.

 

[Trilobit]

The fucking drums are making my heart explode. Feels like the sound you'd hear when you get carried away to be sacrifized on an Aztec altar.

 

[NeoIkaruGAF]

Holy shit.

 

[kpopSuperstar]

Norwegians when they get the opportunity to make an offensive:

This is the biggest match for most of that team, the gameplan is mostly just to hit the ball in the direction of Haaland.

They are doing one thing well though, they are playing slow and boring, which enables them to control the pace and keep the ball.

 

[T8SC]

Brazil going out........

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Erling Braut Halland