The Soccer Thread - Page 5

BigPapaVol · 05-22-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by utvolpj

must say that was a good game but I hated that it came down to PK's. I have never liked that rule

I think the very low scoring and the place kicks ruin the game. Hockey is similar, but at least the goalie has at least even odds of stopping shots.

SWIL · 05-22-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Fine Vol

I played four years of soccer in high school. I have a good respect for the game.

ditto

allvol123 · 05-22-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MG1968

I actually found myself rooting for the French National Team at the 06 WC once England was eliminated. Zidane was my hero, especially after he head butted that one guy to the ground.

He might be your hero but I couldn't disagree more about his actions. That whole maneuver looked very "sissy-ish" and adds to the stereotype that many Americans view soccer with.

allvol123 · 05-22-2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SWIL

ditto

Don't know why but I just had the urge to quote you and post this pic.

utvolpj · 05-22-2008, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BigPapaVol

I think the very low scoring and the place kicks ruin the game. Hockey is similar, but at least the goalie has at least even odds of stopping shots.

I don't think it took away from the play but it's still an anti-climactic way to end it IMO. You're right though, it's not hard to predict the correct sideto go to but a well struck shot is almost impossible to save. I taken many and it usually took a mistake by the kicker for me to stop them.

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Originally Posted by allvol123

He might be your hero but I couldn't disagree more about his actions. That whole maneuver looked very "sissy-ish" and adds to the stereotype that many Americans view soccer with.

actually the head-butt was more vicious than most of the NBA slap fights I've seen

bigdaddy · 05-22-2008, 10:45 AM

the champ game last night was a great game. I hate to see it go to PK as well. If I had the stamina and was in shape, I would still play to this day. Here is a link to the upcoming USA games.

The Official Site of U.S. Soccer - Schedule & Tickets

Fine Vol · 05-22-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by allvol123

Don't know why but I just had the urge to quote you and post this pic.

I dont know lately in the political forum you seem a little backed up!

allvol123 · 05-22-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Fine Vol

I dont know lately in the political forum you seem a little backed up!

babercr1 · 05-22-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by utvolpj

I don't think it took away from the play but it's still an anti-climactic way to end it IMO.

I don't think its an anti-climactic way of ending it. To me its very similar to a kicker trying a game winning field goal. Not the way you'd like to win the game, but its exciting either way.

**tvolsfan** · 05-22-2008, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by utvolpj

I don't think it took away from the play but it's still an anti-climactic way to end it IMO. You're right though, it's not hard to predict the correct sideto go to but a well struck shot is almost impossible to save. I taken many and it usually took a mistake by the kicker for me to stop them.

I agree penalties aren't the best indication of skill, but it is hard to think of a better way to end the game... You can't keep having overtime because with three subs people aren't going to be able to walk... Also, the longer you go, the harder it is to shoot.

**tvolsfan** · 05-22-2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by babercr1

I don't think its an anti-climactic way of ending it. To me its very similar to a kicker trying a game winning field goal. Not the way you'd like to win the game, but its exciting either way.

Not really, usually that involves a drive down the field, and the team earning it. I actually think penalties are very exciting, just not a great indicator of who is better.