drd23 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just now, Kip Smithers said: What? He's referencing the fact that Deschamps has this France team playing "anti-football" (as Courtois put it). Its not the most convincing way to win games, but I don't think they'll give a ish if they win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Smithers Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Honestly it seems like with Deschamps, he knows he can’t maximise even close to the talent of the squad, so he settles for being a fairly organised team who can hurt you on the counter attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickychester Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Croatia has been the better side so far and should be winning, but in what universe was that not a penalty? Clear as day and without VAR it would never have been given. VAR is not perfect, but it's a positive development is football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drd23 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 minute ago, yankee0724 said: "There doesn't have to be contact for a foul to occur" Alexi Lalas, everybody Huh? What was he talking about when he said this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAW Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 minute ago, mse326 said: I'm not talking about the call today, I'm talking about the inconsistency you referenced regarding holding in the box. I think VAR missed this one, but that doesn't make it bad, just not perfect. I would still argue that’s a VAR issue. The definition of using VAR is clear and obvious. So if world class referees disagree over it, how is it clear and obvious? It can’t afford to miss a call on this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullsandBroncos Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just now, Kip Smithers said: Honestly it seems like with Deschamps, he knows he can’t maximise even close to the talent of the squad, so he settles for being a fairly organised team who can hurt you on the counter attack. Same thing Portugal does except France is more talented. 2 years ago, Portugal was just more technically sound and disciplined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drd23 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Umtiti limping walking back onto the field after half time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Smithers Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just now, drd23 said: He's referencing the fact that Deschamps has this France team playing "anti-football" (as Courtois put it). Its not the most convincing way to win games, but I don't think they'll give a ish if they win Anti-football is excessive. They’re not playing the most attractive football but Portugal were horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankee0724 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, drd23 said: Huh? What was he talking about when he said this? Griezmann's dive that led to the free kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullsandBroncos Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, Kip Smithers said: Anti-football is excessive. They’re not playing the most attractive football but Portugal were horrible. H8er Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drd23 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Kip Smithers said: Anti-football is excessive. Greizmann had a decent come-back to that criticism by Courtois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullsandBroncos Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 If anyone touched that free kick, it was Varane. Not an OG. Either Griezmann or Varane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mse326 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, PAW said: I would still argue that’s a VAR issue. The definition of using VAR is clear and obvious. So if world class referees disagree over it, how is it clear and obvious? It can’t afford to miss a call on this stage. You theory means any ref issues regarding inconsistency automatically become a VAR issue. I don't buy that. The issue regarding clear and obvious is an inconsistency issue since it is usually clear as day what happened and the only question is whether it amounts to a foul. That is ref inconsistency in implementing and interpreting the rule, not a VAR issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drd23 Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Croatia starting the second half well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEvans Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 7 minutes ago, Kip Smithers said: What? Theyve done nothing today to deserve a victory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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