Susan Lucci award goes to......

Portugal v Morocco

Cristiano Ronaldo went down theatrically under a tackle in box from Nordin Amrabat in the 85th minute. Ronaldo screamed for the penalty, even making the TV sign for a review. While there did seem to be at least some contact, Ronaldo threw himself to the ground well after this point and was definitely looking for the penalty.

There was not enough in it to consider a "clear and obvious error." We have also seen increasing instances of the TV sign being made by players and coaching staff and it could be time to make a point and book players, as was threatened by FIFA pre-tournament.

Ronaldo could not be booked for diving as this can only happen when a penalty award is overturned.

VAR RATING: 9/10 Correct decision, but time to get the yellow card out.


from espn, so maybe its true

http://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/4/blog/post/3533707/var-at-the-world-cup-a-timeline-of-the-tournament

Picked 7 out of 8 into the knockout stage.

Thanks, Egypt.

"Fair play" tie-breaker? with Japan tapping the ball around without trying to score... while losing 1-0 , but with a ticket punched if the result remained to the end????


This may be why a casual fan can get dis-satisfied and stop watching this game...I think they have to change this for the next WC...

You bet.

Had the Germans winning it in a pool. But put money on Belgium to win it. 10-1.

les bleus

Watching Spain v Russia.

We have a game.

Spain reminds me of the hot girl in high school.

-nice movement
-pretty
-not much substance

75th minute. Looks as if the Russians are wearing down.

They'll need another steroid injection.

you doing play by play for a cubs game?

..... this WC is just... plain... nuts.

I can't believe Spain lost.

Pretty sure Trump had something to do with that result...as payment for their help in 2016...ooops, sorry, wrong thread...


Croatia's win was karmic justice...that take down from behind in the area by a Danish player on an obvious Croat goal opportunity should've been a red card...both keepers were amazing in the shoot-out...even better than Russia's...

I disagree. Tired teams make mistakes. I’m leery of continually wanting to change rules.

We had two games go to pks today but that’s not that common.

delta -- I know they changes the rule about that a season or two ago. since the foul results in a pk, they bump it down to yellow so the team doesnt lose a man and goal.

but that was a must take foul and done right. take your chances with the pk

There probably wouldn't have been such an impossible wager to put on the books- nobody would buy it.

Mexico outplaying Brazil. Neymar is actually playing, vs crying. He's got to breakthrough.

Well, that worked out nicely. Let's try another request.

$10,000 to $50,000 lottery win?

You got it, bro.

Based on yesterday, this one’s headed to penalties....

Watching Bel vs Jpn while having a late lunch.

If the score isn’t 4-0 I’ll be shocked. Japan is in straight survival play. They are allowing way too many opportunities.

That’s my thoughts on the first 32 mins.

HOLY SMOKES

If not, his loss!

Best game of the WC tournament...both sides played attacking styles...very entertaining, as the sport was intended ...otherwise, why have goal lines and goals?

Get a good night sleep, Little Cuppers.

France Uruguay awaits you in the morning.

I don't think of him as a Diver. But he is a full on Opportunist. He's more classic, stoic, English. None of the rolling around, Italian/Neymar, pitch dusting.

I support Arsenal, so if I could take a shot at Kane, I'd take it.