2018 World Cup Thread - Fantasy Updated through Semis, BTB has three point lead

[siff]

The decision was harsh, but by the letter of the law I think that’s a pen

Still think there are 2-3 more goals in this. Just hope they’re Croatian

Agreed. Every defender knows that you can't stick your damn arm out, period. I hate it, but it's the right call.

 

[DeacMan]

He's challenging for the ball. It doesn't matter if he interferes.

Correct. The question is whether he was in an offside position as he was definitely involved in the play. If he was offside, then the question becomes would the play potentially have been different were he not there or were he onside. That is the very nature of asking was he involved in the play. And the answer is undoubtedly yes in this instance. So again, was he in an offside position? If so, bad goal.

Lalas has got to be dropped going forward. He doesn't really offer analysis.

 

[Deacon]

Howard Webb says VAR should not have asked the ref to review it because it is a 50-50 call that is up for interpretation and he does not think it was a handball.

 

[tintinisahottie]

It's never, ever called. Wasn't called on the field either. Only called after VAR gets called in favor of the big team.


(bias disclaimer: i HATE var)

 

[deacvision7]

And Perisic's hand moved TOWARDS the ball before contact. I don't even see how people are arguing against it.

Maybe you have an argument if his arm was static and it was a deflection that hit it from point blank range, but his arm moved INTO the path of the ball. Clear handball. Clear penalty.

 

[tintinisahottie]

And Perisic's hand moved TOWARDS the ball before contact. I don't even see how people are arguing against it.

Maybe you have an argument if his arm was static and it was a deflection that hit it from point blank range, but his arm moved INTO the path of the ball. Clear handball. Clear penalty.

So clear it wasn't originally called

 

[zqglass]

So clear it wasn't originally called

Yes, it was a missed call. This is why we have VAR. The correct call was made in the end.

 

[HuskyDeac]

Best angle i've seen in a photo. Pretty clear.

 

[deacvision7]

So clear it wasn't originally called

What a stupid argument.

Calls are missed all the time in all kinds of sports. It's called human error. Stop being so obtuse.

 

[deacvision7]

Best angle i've seen in a photo. Pretty clear.

Ummm that looks onside to me. Your arm doesn't count for being offside since you cannot score with it. Has to be a part of the body that can play the ball.

 

[tintinisahottie]

Mbappe is so fun to watch

 

[DeacMan]

I think that was a handball. Calling that a handball doesn't bother me. What bothers me is the first goal.

 

[deacvision7]

And look at Vida's left foot (white boot) -- that is keeping every part of Pogba onside.

 

[HuskyDeac]

Ummm that looks onside to me. Your arm doesn't count for being offside since you cannot score with it. Has to be a part of the body that can play the ball.

The entire left side of his body is in front of Vida. Look where their heads are.

 

[siff]

Vida has impressed me. He's more than just a professional assassin for hire.

 

[DeacMan]

Man this ref is having a horrible game. Almost as bad as the USA ref in the Colombia England game.

 

[HuskyDeac]

And look at Vida's left foot (white boot) -- that is keeping every part of Pogba onside.

Have to find the video replay they showed. It looked really clear.

 

[deacvision7]

White boot closest to the goal

 

[deacvision7]

The entire left side of his body is in front of Vida. Look where their heads are.

Look at Vidas ledt foot. Ffs

 

[tintinisahottie]

France with their first legitimate goal!