The actual I am watching the World Cup thread. No, non World Cup watchers please. Spoilers.
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Qualified 7 times out of 8, losing finalists once and third place once. Not bad for a country of under 4 million.rick_chasey said:
What have you been smoking?tailwindhome said:Pound for pound I don't think there's a team consistently performs as well as Croatia
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Not this world cup; that's why the off-side VAR decisions have been so quick.Tashman said:
Isn't that only within the goal though? All other line decisions are at the mercy of the officials.rick_chasey said:Terrible punditry. It was a big moment and all those sour men could bang on about is a f@cking photo.
They have Hawkeye in the stadium and a sensor literally in the ball.
Sensor in the ball knows when it's been kicked and the hawkeye is measuring the ball and the players so they know exactly when it's happening.
No need for the video. That's why we get those graphics for the offsides.0 -
offside has nothing to do with the ball position though so that makes no sense.rick_chasey said:
Not this world cup; that's why the off-side VAR decisions have been so quick.Tashman said:
Isn't that only within the goal though? All other line decisions are at the mercy of the officials.rick_chasey said:Terrible punditry. It was a big moment and all those sour men could bang on about is a f@cking photo.
They have Hawkeye in the stadium and a sensor literally in the ball.
Sensor in the ball knows when it's been kicked and the hawkeye is measuring the ball and the players so they know exactly when it's happening.
No need for the video.
ah the extra lines caught me out there. Didn't know that. I just thought someone had a new graphics package they were playing with0 -
Everything is measured. And of course offside is to do with the ball - how else do they know when it's kicked? Everything is measured on the pitch. The players and the ball.Tashman said:
offside has nothing to do with the ball position though so that makes no senserick_chasey said:
Not this world cup; that's why the off-side VAR decisions have been so quick.Tashman said:
Isn't that only within the goal though? All other line decisions are at the mercy of the officials.rick_chasey said:Terrible punditry. It was a big moment and all those sour men could bang on about is a f@cking photo.
They have Hawkeye in the stadium and a sensor literally in the ball.
Sensor in the ball knows when it's been kicked and the hawkeye is measuring the ball and the players so they know exactly when it's happening.
No need for the video.0 -
Yes it is to do with the ball, the point at which it is kicked, not where it is on the pitch. If you read my edit then you'll see I didn't realise they had incorporated more tech into the measurements and sensors for this. They should just bin the assistant referees if they're not going to trust them with any of these callsrick_chasey said:
Everything is measured. And of course offside is to do with the ball - how else do they know when it's kicked? Everything is measured on the pitch. The players and the ball.Tashman said:
offside has nothing to do with the ball position though so that makes no senserick_chasey said:
Not this world cup; that's why the off-side VAR decisions have been so quick.Tashman said:
Isn't that only within the goal though? All other line decisions are at the mercy of the officials.rick_chasey said:Terrible punditry. It was a big moment and all those sour men could bang on about is a f@cking photo.
They have Hawkeye in the stadium and a sensor literally in the ball.
Sensor in the ball knows when it's been kicked and the hawkeye is measuring the ball and the players so they know exactly when it's happening.
No need for the video.
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Is there a smaller country with a consistently better record?rick_chasey said:
What have you been smoking?tailwindhome said:Pound for pound I don't think there's a team consistently performs as well as Croatia
“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0 -
If Uruguay get out of the group today, they'd have a claim on that.tailwindhome said:
Is there a smaller country with a consistently better record?rick_chasey said:
What have you been smoking?tailwindhome said:Pound for pound I don't think there's a team consistently performs as well as Croatia
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They've been pretty average all tournament. Unless you mean in world cups generally?tailwindhome said:
Is there a smaller country with a consistently better record?rick_chasey said:
What have you been smoking?tailwindhome said:Pound for pound I don't think there's a team consistently performs as well as Croatia
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The latter.rick_chasey said:
They've been pretty average all tournament. Unless you mean in world cups generally?tailwindhome said:
Is there a smaller country with a consistently better record?rick_chasey said:
What have you been smoking?tailwindhome said:Pound for pound I don't think there's a team consistently performs as well as Croatia
Though in this tournament they're also a country of 4 million, in the last 16, having come through the group stages unbeaten
So that's ok“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0 -
Fair shout.kingstongraham said:
If Uruguay get out of the group today, they'd have a claim on that.tailwindhome said:
Is there a smaller country with a consistently better record?rick_chasey said:
What have you been smoking?tailwindhome said:Pound for pound I don't think there's a team consistently performs as well as Croatia
Must confess my own ignorance there, didn't know Uruguay had such a small population. I imagined it was bigger“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0 -
Can't believe the difference after half time in the Spain - Japan game. Never has "a game of two halves" been more apt. Spain's passing game can be mesmerising at times but can also be a bit boring to watch when they consistently pass it sideways or backwards. I know it is all about keeping possession, tiring the opposition and if you have the ball then the opponents can't hurt you, but I do feel they lack a bit of end product on occasion and always seem to want to walk the ball into the net. This was clear last night when they were chasing the game towards the end and had relatively little to offer. Still a fantastic team but not looking as invincible as I thought they might be. Brazil are the only traditional "big" team not to have a bit of fright so far in the group stages but still have Cameroon to negotiate tonight.
Portugal could be dark horses.Bianchi ImpulsoBMC Teammachine SLR02 01Trek Domane AL3“When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race. “ ~H.G. Wells Edit - "Unless it's a BMX"0 -
Tiki-Taki should be slow, slow, quick, quick slow which is great when you have Xavi/Iniesta. Without them the passing can become the point rather than the means to an endcrescent said:Can't believe the difference after half time in the Spain - Japan game. Never has "a game of two halves" been more apt. Spain's passing game can be mesmerising at times but can also be a bit boring to watch when they consistently pass it sideways or backwards. I know it is all about keeping possession, tiring the opposition and if you have the ball then the opponents can't hurt you, but I do feel they lack a bit of end product on occasion and always seem to want to walk the ball into the net. This was clear last night when they were chasing the game towards the end and had relatively little to offer. Still a fantastic team but not looking as invincible as I thought they might be. Brazil are the only traditional "big" team not to have a bit of fright so far in the group stages but still have Cameroon to negotiate tonight.
Portugal could be dark horses.0 -
This isn't right for line calls, the sensor in the ball is only used for offside.rick_chasey said:
Not this world cup; that's why the off-side VAR decisions have been so quick.Tashman said:
Isn't that only within the goal though? All other line decisions are at the mercy of the officials.rick_chasey said:Terrible punditry. It was a big moment and all those sour men could bang on about is a f@cking photo.
They have Hawkeye in the stadium and a sensor literally in the ball.
Sensor in the ball knows when it's been kicked and the hawkeye is measuring the ball and the players so they know exactly when it's happening.
No need for the video. That's why we get those graphics for the offsides.
The VAR official saw that it hadn't crossed the line with his eyes.0 -
Uruguay.tailwindhome said:
Is there a smaller country with a consistently better record?rick_chasey said:
What have you been smoking?tailwindhome said:Pound for pound I don't think there's a team consistently performs as well as Croatia
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Have Uruguay got a better record since Croatia became an independent football nation?
I'd have thought Croatia pipped them but I haven't looked at Uruguay's record in their South American competition. Going way back obviously Uruguay have won a couple of WCs.[Castle Donington Ladies FC - going up in '22]0 -
The problem with one touch football is when the players take two touches.surrey_commuter said:
Tiki-Taki should be slow, slow, quick, quick slow which is great when you have Xavi/Iniesta. Without them the passing can become the point rather than the means to an endcrescent said:Can't believe the difference after half time in the Spain - Japan game. Never has "a game of two halves" been more apt. Spain's passing game can be mesmerising at times but can also be a bit boring to watch when they consistently pass it sideways or backwards. I know it is all about keeping possession, tiring the opposition and if you have the ball then the opponents can't hurt you, but I do feel they lack a bit of end product on occasion and always seem to want to walk the ball into the net. This was clear last night when they were chasing the game towards the end and had relatively little to offer. Still a fantastic team but not looking as invincible as I thought they might be. Brazil are the only traditional "big" team not to have a bit of fright so far in the group stages but still have Cameroon to negotiate tonight.
Portugal could be dark horses.0 -
I think since Croatia became independent that have been a lot more successful than Uruguay. Urguguay's greatest achievements were a long time ago, certainly at World Cups.DeVlaeminck said:Have Uruguay got a better record since Croatia became an independent football nation?
I'd have thought Croatia pipped them but I haven't looked at Uruguay's record in their South American competition. Going way back obviously Uruguay have won a couple of WCs.0 -
15 times Coppa America champions, including 2 in the 80s, once in the 90s and in 2011.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uruguay_national_football_team0 -
Croatia have been a fairly consistent presence in the later stages of tournaments since they became a team in their own right back in the mid 90s. They always seem to have a talisman figure (Suker, Modric) who can turn a match for them and generally have a strong possession game. I have a bit of a soft spot for them as they tend to be very entertaining to watch.
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Speaking of Uruguay, hope they get stuffed this afternoon by Ghana.Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי0
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Sensible option would be to leave Suarez on the bench.Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי0
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Uruguay sent Suarez out to do the interviews before this match - I don't think they're shying away from it.rick_chasey said:
boooo - We, want, drama!seanoconn said:Sensible option would be to leave Suarez on the bench.
He said it wasn't his fault they missed the penalty and he has no regrets.0 -
Didn't they use the sensor to decide that Ronaldo's goal wasn't his? If they can tell no deviation took place mid-air in the box then they can tell if it crossed a line.kingstongraham said:
This isn't right for line calls, the sensor in the ball is only used for offside.rick_chasey said:
Not this world cup; that's why the off-side VAR decisions have been so quick.Tashman said:
Isn't that only within the goal though? All other line decisions are at the mercy of the officials.rick_chasey said:Terrible punditry. It was a big moment and all those sour men could bang on about is a f@cking photo.
They have Hawkeye in the stadium and a sensor literally in the ball.
Sensor in the ball knows when it's been kicked and the hawkeye is measuring the ball and the players so they know exactly when it's happening.
No need for the video. That's why we get those graphics for the offsides.
The VAR official saw that it hadn't crossed the line with his eyes.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
there are sensors in the ball to tell when it is touchedpblakeney said:
Didn't they use the sensor to decide that Ronaldo's goal wasn't his? If they can tell no deviation took place mid-air in the box then they can tell if it crossed a line.kingstongraham said:
This isn't right for line calls, the sensor in the ball is only used for offside.rick_chasey said:
Not this world cup; that's why the off-side VAR decisions have been so quick.Tashman said:
Isn't that only within the goal though? All other line decisions are at the mercy of the officials.rick_chasey said:Terrible punditry. It was a big moment and all those sour men could bang on about is a f@cking photo.
They have Hawkeye in the stadium and a sensor literally in the ball.
Sensor in the ball knows when it's been kicked and the hawkeye is measuring the ball and the players so they know exactly when it's happening.
No need for the video. That's why we get those graphics for the offsides.
The VAR official saw that it hadn't crossed the line with his eyes.0 -
Suarez on from the start. Plan: invite retaliation tackles, get a Ghanian sent off, 11 v 10, win.0
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Should have told him they were using ultra edge.pblakeney said:
Didn't they use the sensor to decide that Ronaldo's goal wasn't his? If they can tell no deviation took place mid-air in the box then they can tell if it crossed a line.kingstongraham said:
This isn't right for line calls, the sensor in the ball is only used for offside.rick_chasey said:
Not this world cup; that's why the off-side VAR decisions have been so quick.Tashman said:
Isn't that only within the goal though? All other line decisions are at the mercy of the officials.rick_chasey said:Terrible punditry. It was a big moment and all those sour men could bang on about is a f@cking photo.
They have Hawkeye in the stadium and a sensor literally in the ball.
Sensor in the ball knows when it's been kicked and the hawkeye is measuring the ball and the players so they know exactly when it's happening.
No need for the video. That's why we get those graphics for the offsides.
The VAR official saw that it hadn't crossed the line with his eyes.0 -
I'd say it's substantially easier to detect a sudden acceleration than where the ball exactly is, to mm accuracy, after accounting for the ball's shape.pblakeney said:
Didn't they use the sensor to decide that Ronaldo's goal wasn't his? If they can tell no deviation took place mid-air in the box then they can tell if it crossed a line.kingstongraham said:
This isn't right for line calls, the sensor in the ball is only used for offside.rick_chasey said:
Not this world cup; that's why the off-side VAR decisions have been so quick.Tashman said:
Isn't that only within the goal though? All other line decisions are at the mercy of the officials.rick_chasey said:Terrible punditry. It was a big moment and all those sour men could bang on about is a f@cking photo.
They have Hawkeye in the stadium and a sensor literally in the ball.
Sensor in the ball knows when it's been kicked and the hawkeye is measuring the ball and the players so they know exactly when it's happening.
No need for the video. That's why we get those graphics for the offsides.
The VAR official saw that it hadn't crossed the line with his eyes.0
