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#61

Off the Record / Re: World Cup 2026

Last post by Threviel - Today at 05:40:23 PM

If the Norwegians win this it's the biggest upset since the Danes won the battle of Maldon. And the English handle this game about as good as that battle.

#62

Off the Record / Re: World Cup 2026

Last post by Norgy - Today at 05:34:08 PM

There is no doubt Haaland pushed Anderson, but in so many matches these things are happening with no reaction from the referee staff.

In any case, if Norway loses, it is not because of that decision.

#63

Off the Record / Re: World Cup 2026

Last post by crazy canuck - Today at 05:33:16 PM

The thing I don't like about VAR is how nit picking it is.  In real time a ref can see that push and think it not a big deal.  But now the game stops and the moment is given heightened importance.

Edit Theivel said it better

#64

Off the Record / Re: World Cup 2026

Last post by Threviel - Today at 05:32:38 PM

VAR is generally correct, but sometimes, like the Egyptian goal or this goal it focuses on things that were not relevant to the goal. And it breaks up the flow of the game.

Sometimes the ref needs to be able to ignore the letter of the rules to allow for the spirit of the rules and var makes that very hard. It's football with Asperger's.

#65

Off the Record / Re: World Cup 2026

Last post by HVC - Today at 05:32:24 PM

If were talking about new things we hate i hate the 15 minute extra time. Now that you're punishing time wasting (losing throw ins and goalie position) get rid of it.

#66

Off the Record / Re: World Cup 2026

Last post by Sheilbh - Today at 05:29:25 PM

I think getting mad at the ref and blaming every loss on bias was part of the game before VAR and it was glorious. Now every damn decision relies on it. Kane was fouled on the Norway goal. The ball touched a wire on the England goal. Haaland fouled someone on the 2nd Norway goal. It's all VAR VAR VAR and it kills the game. IMO, of course.

Agree I legit just prefer talking about officials missing something. I think in the World Cup it's at least generall been pretty quick. The 5-10 minute checks in the Premier League just drive me mad.

#67

Off the Record / Re: World Cup 2026

Last post by crazy canuck - Today at 05:28:18 PM

English player was just too weak

Embellishment ?

Perhaps. But it was a two hand shove. At the least it was an unwise move by haaland.

Sure but they were both shoving each other with two hands.  It's just the English player looked like a child pushing against a granite wall.

#68

Off the Record / Re: World Cup 2026

Last post by Sheilbh - Today at 05:27:55 PM

Why is everyone always glazing Declan Rice? He's very ordinary.

I think because without him you can just play through the middle of England.

#69

Off the Record / Re: World Cup 2026

Last post by Zoupa - Today at 05:27:04 PM

I think getting mad at the ref and blaming every loss on bias was part of the game before VAR and it was glorious. Now every damn decision relies on it. Kane was fouled on the Norway goal. The ball touched a wire on the England goal. Haaland fouled someone on the 2nd Norway goal. It's all VAR VAR VAR and it kills the game. IMO, of course.

#70

Off the Record / Re: World Cup 2026

Last post by HVC - Today at 05:26:54 PM

English player was just too weak

Embellishment ?

Perhaps. But it was a two hand shove. At the least it was an unwise move by haaland.

Plus he's not Messi. 

That only counts if you try to cripple someone's ankle. Messi's way to small to push anyone ever... except maybe one of the ball kids