DangerMark Posted November 20, 2020 Posted November 20, 2020 Meanwhile, in Non League News: https://twitter.com/Wrexham_AFC/status/1328339177746927624?s=20 A big part of their mission statement is investing in the town, but also beating Chester. It seems that they know what's important.
Guest Edwin Posted November 21, 2020 Posted November 21, 2020 That Orlando City vs. New York City ending was the most embarrassing display of refereeing I've ever seen and somehow Orlando City was still able to win. Seriously, look this up on YouTube. You won't be disappointed.
odessasteps Posted November 21, 2020 Posted November 21, 2020 Apparently part of the issue is that MLS is not using the 20-21 version of some of the ifab rules, specifically warning a goalkeeper in a shootout that he already has a yellow and could be send off if he gets another.
Guest Edwin Posted November 22, 2020 Posted November 22, 2020 So Gallese shouldn't have been sent off and he should've been able to stay on the pitch, correct? If so, then I can see OC appealing the decision and winning it which should allow Gallese to play in the next round.
SirFozzie Posted November 22, 2020 Posted November 22, 2020 Just now, Edwin said: So Gallese shouldn't have been sent off and he should've been able to stay on the pitch, correct? If so, then I can see OC appealing the decision and winning it which should allow Gallese to play in the next round. No, under the rules of the game, he does get that second yellow card and sent off (He had previously been booked for time wasting). The entire 2020 MLS season is played under the 2019-20 IFAB Laws of the game (Post season included). Basically, everything that happened was legal by the laws of the game, just the referee allowed the voice in his headset (I assume 4th official or VAR) to correct him twice.
SirFozzie Posted November 22, 2020 Posted November 22, 2020 Ok, here's a link to the official description and break down of the rules involved: https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/11/21/what-happened-orlando-city-vs-nycfc-penalty-shootout-here-are-official-explanations (It also has the match video of what happened) For those who are curious, but not enough to click a link and watch a video (LAZY!), here's the breakdown 1. Orlando leads NYCFC entering the fifth round of PK, 4-3. All Orlando has to do to win is for NYCFC to not score on their round (Save/Miss), or score on theirs. 2. PK taken, saved! BEDLAM ENSUES. Orlando Wins, or do they? 3. VAR contacts referee, let's him know that the Orlando keeper did not have at least one foot on the goal line as required at the time the PK was taken. This means that the PK has to be retaken, and the goalie, under the 19-20 rules (which MLS plays under the entire season, postseason included), has to be given a yellow card. 4. Since the Orlando Goalie has already received a yellow earlier in the match, that is his second yellow and thus a sending off. 5. Orlando field player gets ready to go in net, but Orlando tries to put in their backup keeper. 6. We get ready to take the PK again. 7. That little voice in the referee's head (VAR) reminds him that teams aren't allowed to make substitutions in a PK shootout. Even if it was for a sent off goalkeeper 8. Bedlam is getting pretty freaking tired at this point. 9. Field player puts on the gloves, PK retaken, goal! 4-4! But that's ok, Orlando just has to convert to win.. 10. And of course, they fail. 11. Bedlam needs a good lie down at this point. 12. Both teams score on the 6th round of PK, 5-5 13. The field player SAVES NYCFC's 7th round penalty! Finally, it's almost over... Of course, we've been at this point before... 14. NOT THIS TIME! Orlando scores, they win 6-5! 15. Bedlam lurches out to the center of the field, gives out a triumphant yell, and dies. 2
Pete Posted November 23, 2020 Posted November 23, 2020 Meanwhile, Chicago's NISA club is running a March Madness-style tournament to determine their name. Give me Sting or give me death.
Guest Edwin Posted November 25, 2020 Posted November 25, 2020 Maradona passed away this morning. Que en paz descanse Diego!
sabremike Posted November 25, 2020 Posted November 25, 2020 Whatever one thinks of Maradona as a person it can never be denied that he was among the greatest players who has ever lived. RIP Diego.
Cristobal Posted November 26, 2020 Posted November 26, 2020 On 11/23/2020 at 12:51 PM, Pete said: Meanwhile, Chicago's NISA club is running a March Madness-style tournament to determine their name. Give me Sting or give me death. I was with you but Second City FC is pretty great 1
The Natural Posted November 29, 2020 Posted November 29, 2020 Celtic are in their shittiest spell for a while. Lennon's side have lost four of last nine in all competitions, winning two. The Magnificent 7 in the phantom zone won't be happy.
sabremike Posted November 29, 2020 Posted November 29, 2020 1 hour ago, The Natural said: Celtic are in their shittiest spell for a while. Lennon's side have lost four of last nine in all competitions, winning two. The Magnificent 7 in the phantom zone won't be happy. At this point they could give the job to Hoopy and almost surely get better results. 1
Liam Posted November 29, 2020 Posted November 29, 2020 (edited) Unconfirmed reports are suggesting that Papa Bouba Diop has died at the age of 42 (or 38, if you read some accounts) after a long illness. Sad if true. I'm a Fulham fan so have love him for his spell with us, but you can also throw in the winning goal when Senegal beat France. EDIT: Or the above post. Edited November 29, 2020 by Liam
The Natural Posted November 30, 2020 Posted November 30, 2020 (edited) Jesus, that's bad. Raul Jiminez leaves the pitch on a stretcher and in hospital, conscious. David Luiz never should have carried on. Edited November 30, 2020 by The Natural
The Natural Posted November 30, 2020 Posted November 30, 2020 4 hours ago, The Natural said: Jesus, that's bad. Raul Jiminez leaves the pitch on a stretcher and in hospital, conscious. David Luiz never should have carried on. Wolves have just announced he's had surgery on a fractured skull. Fuck. Best wishes to Raul Jimenez xxx.
sabremike Posted November 30, 2020 Posted November 30, 2020 14 hours ago, The Natural said: Jesus, that's bad. Raul Jiminez leaves the pitch on a stretcher and in hospital, conscious. David Luiz never should have carried on. Jesus, all I could think about is Shibata after seeing that. 1
The Natural Posted December 1, 2020 Posted December 1, 2020 9 hours ago, sabremike said: Jesus, all I could think about is Shibata after seeing that. Same here.
The Natural Posted December 5, 2020 Posted December 5, 2020 (edited) Why people hate Millwall. Scumbags. Edited December 5, 2020 by The Natural
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