Official 2014 Brazil World Cup thread

[cam_wmh]

confused by those who say that's not a penalty. costa is trying to brace himself, and puts his foot down, only to be slid out. slow motion will make players look off balance.


that's the right call.

[The Big Chill]

Originally Posted by M*A*S*H 4077

Then call Costa for stepping on his leg. That's more of a foul. You are allowed to slide and force the attacker to move.

Costa has the ball, and has a right to his space. You can't force a player to move if you don't play the ball. It's unlucky that Costa steps on him, but if he doesn't he has a golden opportunity to score.

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by J79

Haha you really think that was a penalty?
Costa was slipping dude, without being touched.

Absolutely no penalty.

You can't say with certainty that he was going to fall. We can say with certainty that he was taken to ground with certainty after that tackle.

Always a penalty.

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by J79

Haha you really think that was a penalty?
Costa was slipping dude, without being touched.

Absolutely no penalty.

Costa planted, turned and was contacted by the trailing leg. There's no professional league where that isn't penalty. Defender should be embarrassed with that tackle.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by Trojan97

I don't watch much soccer outside of the major tournaments so this is an honest question, is it a penalty if the offensive players steps on the defender and goes down? I didn't think that PK call was legit but I admittedly know very little.

If the defender has left his feet and missed the ball any contact is a foul even if the attacker initiates it cause the defender missed first.

If the defender had stayed on his feet Costa would have been called for stepping on the guy.

You always have to watch at what position the defender is in.

[Itse]

Originally Posted by cam_wmh

confused by those who say that's not a penalty. costa is trying to brace himself, and puts his foot down, only to be slid out. slow motion will make players look off balance.


that's the right call.

I'll need to see another replay, but I thought the defender missed Costas foot? (probably tried to trip him though)

[M*A*S*H 4077]

I disagree that is was a penalty. He did not play the man, he played the ball. Missed the ball and the man. Costa stepped on him and flopped. Should have been nothing.


If the rule is you can't impede an attacker without playing the ball there would be a penalty on just about every push forward.

[GirlySports]

De guzman getting his last warning

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by M*A*S*H 4077

I disagree that is was a penalty. He did not play the man, he played the ball. Missed the ball and the man. Costa stepped on him and flopped. Should have been nothing.

He missed the ball and left his foot out. Is Costa supposed to jump over it? It's an obstruction after going to ground. Clear as day.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Every single call is going Spain's way so far. Lucky the Dutch are only down by 1.

[rubecube]

de Guzman is playing like ass.

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by Itse

I'll need to see another replay, but I thought the defender missed Costas foot? (probably tried to trip him though)

Costa was putting his foot down as the defender was sliding through. Costa owned the space, and last possession. Defender took his foot out as he was planting.

Absolutely laughable to think Costa intended to stomp on the defender.

To clarify i have no dog in this fight.
I'm a United/England fan. Our club mgr is LVG, our striker is RVP of the Dutch.
On the Spanish side, we have two players on the bench, Mata & de Gea.

Both teams are plagued with overdramatics, but I'll be calling a spade a spade.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by Itse

I'll need to see another replay, but I thought the defender missed Costas foot? (probably tried to trip him though)

He actually doesnt have to touch him. He already committed a foul by sliding under Costa and missing the ball.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

He actually doesnt have to touch him. He already committed a foul by sliding under Costa and missing the ball.

Alright, if that is the rule I will concede it is a penalty. But what a stupid rule.

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by cam_wmh

Costa was putting his foot down as the defender was sliding through. Costa owned the space, and last possession. Defender took his foot out as he was planting.

Absolutely laughable to think Costa intended to stomp on the defender.

Not only that, but anyone who's ever played a minute of defense knows you don't go to ground and leave your leg out clumsily like that.

[nik-]

sweet hip check

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Okay, that was a little more obvious. 2nd yellow for the Dutch.

[Pagal4321]

Originally Posted by M*A*S*H 4077

I disagree that is was a penalty. He did not play the man, he played the ball. Missed the ball and the man. Costa stepped on him and flopped. Should have been nothing.


If the rule is you can't impede an attacker without playing the ball there would be a penalty on just about every push forward.

Stepped on him and flopped? How is he supposed to plant his foot and cut in if the Dutch defenders back leg is sprawled back? Hop over him?

I don't understand, that penalty is about as clear as a penalty can be. If it was outside of the box, would have been a free kick.

[dissentowner]

Some of these Spain guys would make amazing actors with the faces they make when they go down. I have seen guys take a direct shot of O.C. spray to the eyes and make a less emotional face.

[SuperMatt18]

I hate tiki taka so much. Effective for Spain but leads to boring games.