The on topic thread 3.0

[Zidane98]

I think that's a bit excessive.

Fair enough. It probably is excessive but I don't see a better way of ending those controversial decisions that aren't overturned by VAR. Having a panel of 6 vote on them and needing a 5/6 majority would remove much of the subjectiveness around some decisions.

 

[Cruyff14]

4 out of 6 is also a majority....

 

[glenferry23]

Didn’t see the entire game last night, however I did see the second yellow card just before half time. Thought it was quite soft and a harsh way to go off.

Very impressive performance from Australia otherwise.

 

[jod23]

Wait, the Olympics football started before the opening ceremony?

 

[Bradesmaen]

Wait, the Olympics football started before the opening ceremony?

It always does.

 

[jod23]

It always does.

I've weirdly never known that. Kinda defeats the purpose of the opening ceremony haha. Why dont they just wait a day to start?

I guess two weeks is such a short amount of time to host a football tournament. I've never thought about that.

 

[Bradesmaen]

I've weirdly never known that. Kinda defeats the purpose of the opening ceremony haha. Why dont they just wait a day to start?

I guess two weeks is such a short amount of time to host a football tournament. I've never thought about that.

Because you can't fit a football tournament in such a short time unless you play every 2nd day?

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Didn’t see the entire game last night, however I did see the second yellow card just before half time. Thought it was quite soft and a harsh way to go off.

Very impressive performance from Australia otherwise.

Only just watching the mini match now. Agree with Harper. Poor decision by the ref, not a yellow imo

 

[jod23]

Because you can't fit a football tournament in such a short time unless you play every 2nd day?

Yeah I said as much.

 

[RossFC]

 

[SM]

I've weirdly never known that. Kinda defeats the purpose of the opening ceremony haha. Why dont they just wait a day to start?

I guess two weeks is such a short amount of time to host a football tournament. I've never thought about that.

How many Olympics have you paid attention to? There's always plenty of events before the Opening Ceremony.

 

[glenferry23]

I remember the Australia v Italy match at the MCG in 2000, days before the opening ceremony itself. Was such a great atmosphere that match. Pirlo with the only goal (a late winner if I recall correctly).

It’s always been a thing I believe.

 

[Zidane98]

I remember the Australia v Italy match at the MCG in 2000, days before the opening ceremony itself. Was such a great atmosphere that match. Pirlo with the only goal (a late winner if I recall correctly).

It’s always been a thing I believe.

I was there, 93k I believe. Some Italian team that one. Gattuso, Pirlo etc.

 

[glenferry23]

I was there, 93k I believe. Some Italian team that one. Gattuso, Pirlo etc.

Yes I appreciate that game more now knowing the careers some of those guys went on to have. That match and the 97 Australia v Iran game, both were brilliant experiences to attend despite the results of the matches themselves.

 

[Frank Bunn]

Did anyone else watch Independiente v Santos in the Copa Sudamericana? The players have the close control of Spanish players but the game was end to end. As good as any UEFA Champs League game.

 

[jod23]

How many Olympics have you paid attention to? There's always plenty of events before the Opening Ceremony.

Quite a lot, I really enjoy the Olympics. I guess it's just something that has never stuck in my brain.

 

[Bradesmaen]

Quite a lot, I really enjoy the Olympics. I guess it's just something that has never stuck in my brain.

I'm surprised you have one

 

[RPCB]

I remember the Australia v Italy match at the MCG in 2000, days before the opening ceremony itself. Was such a great atmosphere that match. Pirlo with the only goal (a late winner if I recall correctly).

It’s always been a thing I believe.

I had a chance to attend that match. I chose the USA/China Women’s match a few days later instead. As I recall I chose that option as the USA and China were the two best Women’s teams in the world at the time and it was a double-header with Chile/Spain (I needed Google as I remembered it was Chile but forgot their opponents) following it at the MCG.

 

[DBAH0]

Time for the 21/22 Predictions soon?

 

[RossFC]

Time for the 21/22 Predictions soon?

Done. Also talking to the admin about the tipping comp as well.

 

[RossFC]

 

[chef]

Interesting thread.

 

[Bojan KantKick]

Not particularly surprising.

 

[RPCB]

PSML.

 

[jod23]

I'm surprised you have one

The deepest of burns.