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GirlySports · 06-21-2007, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hulkrogan

Bullsh*t. Absolute bullsh*t. There is no way a linesman that was selected to work the Gold Cup semifinal should be able to blow that call. Terrible. That was one bad call away from being the most exciting finish to a Canada soccer game I've ever seen.

I don't think I've ever seen the words exciting, soccer and Canada in one sentence before. So in that case our boys have earned alot because ever since I can remember, they couldn't put 2 passes together.

As for the offside.. call was made before the deflection when Gerba was 'even'. Unfortunate but it's a blown call that happens all the time in soccer

Mango · 06-21-2007, 08:04 PM

I'm still at a loss for words. Disgusting.

Maserati · 06-21-2007, 08:08 PM

if canada keeps playing this way I can see the making the World Cup good football

ricoFlame · 06-21-2007, 08:08 PM

i can't believe that finish. talk about getting a raw deal. BRUTAL...what a joke.

Maserati · 06-21-2007, 08:24 PM

I had jump up and down like a crazy fool and then i saw the ref had dis allowed it..sucks big time

KTown · 06-21-2007, 08:54 PM

Canada got screwed.

troutman · 06-21-2007, 08:59 PM

US was dominated for much of the match. Even the US commentators on GOL TV thought the 2-0 lead was well against the run of play.

Should have been a red card on the first half. Donovan is a disgrace with his diving. You know it's bad when the CAN players do the hand motion for diving after every whistle. Amazing how a trip or push from a Canadian player can cause an American to roll over for three complete revolutions.

And the linesman from Suriname really blew the off-side call at the end of the game. CAN outplayed the US and deserved better. US is 16th in FIFA rankings?

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ada/index.html

If you're looking for referee conspiracies to ensure a U.S.-Mexico final, CONCACAF is providing its share of evidence . . . Canada's last-minute equalizer was only the latest pebble on a pile of awful Gold Cup calls against teams not named the U.S. or Mexico. . . At the very least, a Mexican referee shouldn't be working a game in which the winner likely will meet Mexico in the final

ricoFlame · 06-21-2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by troutman

If you're looking for referee conspiracies to ensure a U.S.-Mexico final, CONCACAF is providing its share of evidence . . . Canada's last-minute equalizer was only the latest pebble on a pile of awful Gold Cup calls against teams not named the U.S. or Mexico. . . At the very least, a Mexican referee shouldn't be working a game in which the winner likely will meet Mexico in the final

I find that very interesting. sonething needs to be done to address this issue because it truly takes away from the football in CONCACAF, which struggles enough as is.

GirlySports · 06-21-2007, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by troutman

If you're looking for referee conspiracies to ensure a U.S.-Mexico final, CONCACAF is providing its share of evidence . . . Canada's last-minute equalizer was only the latest pebble on a pile of awful Gold Cup calls against teams not named the U.S. or Mexico. . . At the very least, a Mexican referee shouldn't be working a game in which the winner likely will meet Mexico in the final

Wouldn't a biased Mexican ref want to play CANADA in the final?
I dont think there's a conspiracy, the refs in this region are just plain AWFUL. Everyone's been a victim. The US have had many many calls against them in places like Costa Rica and Honduras over the years.

ricoFlame · 06-21-2007, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

Wouldn't a biased Mexican ref want to play CANADA in the final?
I dont think there's a conspiracy, the refs in this region are just plain AWFUL. Everyone's been a victim. The US have had many many calls against them in places like Costa Rica and Honduras over the years.

they're all FIFA refs, they SHOULD be professional

troutman · 06-21-2007, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

Wouldn't a biased Mexican ref want to play CANADA in the final?

Not when Canada is playing better than the US.

But it wasn't the Mexican ref that blew the call at the end - the linesman was from Suriname.

Is it time for video reviews in soccer?

mrdeeds · 06-21-2007, 10:40 PM

Blown calls are in every sport. While in favour of video replay, I am more in favour of the replay booth calling down to advise the ref of a blatant missed call. As for the boys, good on ya. Their results are very encouraging. Let this be another step on the Road to 2010!

Mango · 06-21-2007, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by troutman

Is it time for video reviews in soccer?

Not to de-rail the thread, but absolutely. I think it has come to point where there is more acting than true penalties. Understandably, it would be impossible to review every penalty, but when a questionable play is crucial to the outcome of the game, a review is necessary.

Kudos to the Canadians for not losing their temper more than they did. They have gained a fair amount of momentum and I hope that comes through during the WC qualifiers.

Scrambler · 06-21-2007, 10:54 PM

I"m almost glad I had to work tonight and didn't get to watch the game (live or taped). What a bloody terrible ending to a good rally by the Canadians.

One thing for sure, soccer is getting better in this country. The Whitecaps of the USL in Vancouver/Burnaby sell-out their games (champs last year) and Toronto FC has been a huge success thus far. Add that to the fact that the U20 World Cup is coming in weeks and if Canada gets a decent result in that this sport will become even more important to this country.

I can't wait for the U20's!

GirlySports · 06-22-2007, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mango

Not to de-rail the thread, but absolutely. I think it has come to point where there is more acting than true penalties. Understandably, it would be impossible to review every penalty, but when a questionable play is crucial to the outcome of the game, a review is necessary.

Kudos to the Canadians for not losing their temper more than they did. They have gained a fair amount of momentum and I hope that comes through during the WC qualifiers.

You can't review judgement calls (fouls) in any sport.
The only thing you could review in soccer is if the ball crossed the goal line or not and there's really no point in that.

MassFlames · 06-22-2007, 12:52 AM

i didn't see the game, or even highlights, but from everything i've read, the US was everything i feared they would be. luckily the Yanks won, but jesus, i've seen both teams play and the US should've won by at least a pair

Scrambler · 06-22-2007, 01:50 AM

Ok, just realized the game is on SNet again right now. Turned it on right when Hume scored for Canada and have enjoyed watching the final exciting 20 mins. Controversial no-goal coming right up...

Scrambler · 06-22-2007, 02:01 AM

omg, that was painful to watch knowing what was going to happen! I'm sure the CSA will complain... to what avail I'm not sure.

ricoFlame · 06-22-2007, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

You can't review judgement calls (fouls) in any sport.
The only thing you could review in soccer is if the ball crossed the goal line or not and there's really no point in that.

i disagree with that, offside is most often very clear on video, it's equally a "judgement call" as looing for a first down in football or anything else for that matter, they're essentially all judgement calls, even when looking at a ball crossing the line.

VANFLAMESFAN · 06-22-2007, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by troutman

Should have been a red card on the first half. Donovan is a disgrace with his diving. You know it's bad when the CAN players do the hand motion for diving after every whistle. Amazing how a trip or push from a Canadian player can cause an American to roll over for three complete revolutions.

In all fairness, you could make a case that Onstad could have received a red card for his foul that lead to the penalty. He was the last man back and he brought the guy down. The rule book states that is a red card. I was shocked that he didn't get one. Donovan dived and got punished for it, no way that is red card worthy.

Canada did get screwed, I'm as upset as the next person, I was swearing like crazy, but I aint buying this conspiracy talk. Concacaf refs have been bad for years, its sad, but true.