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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jul 11, 2021 22:09:45 GMT
Would that Rashford penalty even have counted if he'd scored? He completely stopped on the run up... I know you can stutter but completely stop? Is there a rule against it? |
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Post by Feologild Oakes on Jul 11, 2021 22:11:12 GMT
Have to question a 17year old on the final penalty for England. Not very wise by Southgate that. 19 year old
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jul 11, 2021 22:14:36 GMT
Why are most of the English players removing their second-place medals right away? Seems very rude.
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Post by Midi-Chlorian_Count on Jul 11, 2021 22:17:23 GMT
Would that Rashford penalty even have counted if he'd scored? He completely stopped on the run up... I know you can stutter but completely stop? Is there a rule against it? You're allowed to stutter in the run up - not as you're about to strike the ball though. Not sure about Rashford's effort though, like I said I think it was a complete stop. Regardless, just run up and smash it in a corner - what an idiot! |
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Post by hoskotafe3 on Jul 11, 2021 22:18:07 GMT
Why are most of the English players removing their second-place medals right away? Seems very rude. Meh, personally I don't agree with an on field silver medal presentation anyway. They should get them in the change room afterwards. Humiliating to expect players who've just lost the biggest game of their lives to get up and get what would feel like a participation medal at that moment in front of a huge crowd. |
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Post by petrolino on Jul 11, 2021 22:19:43 GMT
Okay final. Not many clear-cut chances. I think Italy took better penalties overall and deserved their victory.
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Post by northern on Jul 11, 2021 22:20:09 GMT
Fabulous match; both teams played well. You should never stutter step before a penalty as you take the power away from your shot.
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Post by petrolino on Jul 11, 2021 22:22:04 GMT
Fabulous match; both teams played well. You should never stutter step before a penalty as you take the power away from your shot. That's the way they like it. Like a limp biscuit that's been dipped in tea too long.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jul 11, 2021 22:22:34 GMT
Why are most of the English players removing their second-place medals right away? Seems very rude. Agreed
Imagine if Berrettini chucked his 2nd place Wimbledon Trophy today......
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Post by northern on Jul 11, 2021 22:32:36 GMT
Fabulous match; both teams played well. You should never stutter step before a penalty as you take the power away from your shot. That's the way they like it. Like a limp biscuit that's been dipped in tea too long. A limp biscuit is easy picking for a good keeper. |
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Post by Midi-Chlorian_Count on Jul 11, 2021 22:35:37 GMT
Lineker just questions whether the Italian defenders performances were "too unbelievable"!
Bit weird dropping that accusation live on the BBC 😲.
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Post by DrKrippen on Jul 11, 2021 22:38:55 GMT
Why are most of the English players removing their second-place medals right away? Seems very rude. Agreed
Imagine if Berrettini chucked his 2nd place Wimbledon Trophy today......
It's a platter. He could have flown it like a Frisbee.
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Post by theravenking on Jul 11, 2021 23:02:24 GMT
I'm glad England lost. I hate this type of defensive football. After the early lead they had the momentum on their side. It could've been such a beautiful match. Spectacular, offensive. But no, it became a frustrating slog. England had to follow Southgate's idiotic defensive strategy. Instead of creating more chances for themselves they did their best to destroy the Italian's game, but the Azzurri bounced back. Well done Italy!
As for England, let's hope frustrated fans aren't going to burn down half of London.
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Post by NJtoTX on Jul 11, 2021 23:13:07 GMT
Turning it off. PKs should never decide a final match of this magnitude. NHL has it right. They should play till they drop. But make it sudden death, not 30 minutes a go. I like this better. A fair chance for both. A sudden death seems to me unfair. Their was a sudden death rule called golden goal, That's how we won in 1996. It was weird, and even some players didn't realize the situation. Only weird in that it is not how it's been. Players not knowing the rule, which would be explained to them and reiterated after 120 and extra time expire, is no excuse. I see no way that it is unfair. A keeper having to guess direction of a PK is unfair. Moving the PK spot 3 m back would help some.
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Post by Midi-Chlorian_Count on Jul 12, 2021 9:43:30 GMT
Moving the PK spot 3 m back would help some. 3m back! It was more than far enough away for the England strikers! |
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Post by NJtoTX on Jul 12, 2021 12:05:16 GMT
Moving the PK spot 3 m back would help some. 3m back! It was more than far enough away for the England strikers! They just flubbed. Maybe 1 m back. Whatever takes most of the guessing aspect away for the keeper.
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