Football (Soccer)
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Two out of three wasn't bad
France
Germany
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The German team for the first time looked like a potential champion today against Slovakia. It won't be easy in the really tough half of the draw, the quarterfinals next against either Spain or Italy would not be unworthy of the grand final. But the Mannschaft has made a mark today, and is clearly one of the teams to beat for anyone who wants to lift the trophy.
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Fantastic game today! Hazard was otherwordly today…
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england
italy -
That Shaqiri goal was a bit tasty! That, so far, is goal of the tournament. Imagine scoring that, & being on the losing side.
Italy / Spain / England / Iceland / France & The Pesky Deutschlanders in the bottom half of the draw. Someone is going to have to be on top of their game to beat T.P.D's. to reach the final.
After watching La Belgiques spank The Magyars, I fancy them to go through from the top half. My first prediction was Croatia. What do I know?
La Belgique v T.P.D's. final.
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Rant On.
Why the hell is there Additional Assistant Referees at the Euros?
From what I have observed, their main role appears to be: (1). Prancing about the dead-ball line making no decisions whatsoever. (2). Taking up space in hotel rooms, that a genuine fan could be occupying. They are a joke!
I have seen in several games where the ball has crossed the dead-ball line, the AAR being two yards away, & not indicating to the referee that the ball has left the field of play. Also, all the shenanigans that go on in the box during a corner or free-kick, which I can see on the tv, are not brought to the attention of the referee.
_FIFA Laws of the Game 2015-16
Additional Assistant Referees.Among other duties,
Where appointed, the additional assistant referees, subject to the decision of the referee, are to indicate:
1. When the whole of the ball leaves the field of play over the goal line
2. Which team is entitled to a corner kick or goal kick
3. When misconduct or any other incident occurs out of the view of the referee
4. When offences have been committed whenever the additional assistant referees have a better view than the referee, particularly inside the penalty area
5. Whether, at penalty kicks, the goalkeeper moves off the goal line before the ball is kicked and if the ball crosses the line._I have not seen any AAR make any of the above decisions. Most notably, Items 3, 4 & 5.
Rant Off.
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As usual, watching an England match is a painful experience - when will I ever learn? I persuaded the barman in the AA lounge at LAX to put the footie on (flight to Vegas delayed couple of hours) and am beginning to regret it…
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Well at least you got.a full bar to get you through the second half!
