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⚽ Soccer Match-day Thread (5 Viewers)
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Desert_Power
Footballguy
Yeah. He tries to back heel it to Dembele and it comes off the heel of the defender
The Z Machine
Footballguy
When you got it, you got it.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Galaxy so embarrassed by Chicarito's theatrics they play on for a full minute down a man as he rolls around rather than play it out so he can get treatment.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
That was the longest VAR review ever in the Spurs match. Think they ultimately got it right - no penalty.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
First half "natural" hat trick for the new guy -- Erling Haaland (12', 23', 38')
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
it is almost comical to realize that people were seriously thinking he would not score in the EPL.
He has scored 2 hat tricks in his first 5 games. The previous record was 2 hat tricks in their first 21 games!
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Isak not offside, Infinite stoppage time.
so harsh - 98th minute
Still, the Toon look pretty good 5 games in.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
The soccer gods don't shine on justice very often, but it's nice to see all that time-wasting punished.
Five points off the lead, and lucky to be that close.
Five points off the lead, and lucky to be that close.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Did a bar just lose a lamp?
The Gator
Footballguy
not quite this time
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
"Kloppage Time" 
DJackson10
Footballguy
Isak not offside, Infinite stoppage time.
That was absolute horse **** and then on top of that Klopp acting like a total jackass at the end of the match with that rye smirk 'The what did I do one" you want to just slap the taste out. Use to have so much respect for Jurgen Klopp Liverpool changed him. At HT he was complaining to officials and then 2nd half glad handing the line judge the entire time. Was going to comment yesterday but was leaving for the Rammstein concert. The top 6 and EPL are so corrupt. So glad I don't root for one of the top 6 Clubs.
Honestly shocked the ref didn't try awarding Liverpool a PK at any point with a phantom call.
DJackson10
Footballguy
Isak not offside, Infinite stoppage time.
so harsh - 98th minute
Still, the Toon look pretty good 5 games in.
We deserved the 3 PTs yesterday and if people don't think that it was at the very least a 1PT. We were also without 5 starters in our XI so just imagine what that game would've been liked had we had them
Liverpool have looked suspect the beginning of the year.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Liverpool have looked pretty bad overall, but still had a 1.8 - 0.7 lead in xG yesterday.
And Newcastle flopped around timewasting in the first half. Pope was down for awhile in extra time too. The one thing they can't complain about is how much extra time there was IMO.
And Newcastle flopped around timewasting in the first half. Pope was down for awhile in extra time too. The one thing they can't complain about is how much extra time there was IMO.
gianmarco
Footballguy
Of course it could have been something like this...."Kloppage Time"
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Isak not offside, Infinite stoppage time.
That was absolute horse **** and then on top of that Klopp acting like a total jackass at the end of the match with that rye smirk 'The what did I do one" you want to just slap the taste out. Use to have so much respect for Jurgen Klopp Liverpool changed him. At HT he was complaining to officials and then 2nd half glad handing the line judge the entire time. Was going to comment yesterday but was leaving for the Rammstein concert. The top 6 and EPL are so corrupt. So glad I don't root for one of the top 6 Clubs.
Honestly shocked the ref didn't try awarding Liverpool a PK at any point with a phantom call.
Liverpool didn't change the Kloppster. He had the same character arc at Mainz and Dortmund. He's a great manager, great smile and plays the funny lovable guy perfectly, but can't hide the fact long that he is an arrogant **** with serious anger issues.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Unbelievably sloppy by United - amazing they have a lead (pending free kick)
AAABatteries
Footballguy
God this is ugly football at the moment. Maybe early season and legs aren’t there for a second game in a week??
B Maverick
Footballguy
First half was good, second not so much. But its a win and a clean sheet.
Now there is competition for spots and depth. The games will start coming fast so will be a need for rotation. Arsenal up on the weekend. BIG GAME.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
They had ample chances to finish the game off but were just so sloppy. 1H was pretty good - Casemiro was class - needs to be starting for McT Sunday. Ronaldo looks like he wants out.
DJackson10
Footballguy
Isak not offside, Infinite stoppage time.
That was absolute horse **** and then on top of that Klopp acting like a total jackass at the end of the match with that rye smirk 'The what did I do one" you want to just slap the taste out. Use to have so much respect for Jurgen Klopp Liverpool changed him. At HT he was complaining to officials and then 2nd half glad handing the line judge the entire time. Was going to comment yesterday but was leaving for the Rammstein concert. The top 6 and EPL are so corrupt. So glad I don't root for one of the top 6 Clubs.
Honestly shocked the ref didn't try awarding Liverpool a PK at any point with a phantom call.
Liverpool didn't change the Kloppster. He had the same character arc at Mainz and Dortmund. He's a great manager, great smile and plays the funny lovable guy perfectly, but can't hide the fact long that he is an arrogant **** with serious anger issues.
See I never saw him as that guy at Dortmund. Maybe because he's on a bigger stage its noticeable now more so.
B Maverick
Footballguy
Agreed. Whether its Ronaldo's attitude or age finally hitting him (or both), he looks off the pace. He isn't outrunning anyone and his feet don't move as fast. Even compared to last season.
Rashford too, his 1v1 has fallen off a cliff. He's not beating anyone off the dribble.
Going to be interesting to see how everyone responds with the competition. I expect a lot of Sancho Martial Antony front 3 lineups.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
I’m a big Rashford the human being fan but he’s not progressed. Poor first touch and decision making still plague him most every game. He made a nice pass to Sancho for the goal but he had 3-4 more chances he couldn’t capitalize on.
B Maverick
Footballguy
During the restart, when he Martial and Greenwood were flying it was so much fun to watch. All three put the defense on their heals and would run at them. Their footwork and touch 1v1 was amazing. His decision making was lacking. Ever since the Euros, Rashford's touch and dribbling has let him down and his decision making has gotten worse.
I disagree with the group of fans yelling about getting Rashford, Bruno and Martial out of the club. But if Rash and Martial continue in their current paths, I can't argue for them anymore.
The Kansas Comet
Footballguy
Leeds are being opened up far too easily by Brentford on the counterattack. 3-1 to Brentford right now and a few more good chances have gone by the wayside for the home side. Leeds have had the majority of possession and have missed a few chances of their own but their ability to recover after losing the ball has been poor today.
ETA: Now Marsch is shown a red card after a possible penalty for Leeds isn't reviewed.
ETA: Now Marsch is shown a red card after a possible penalty for Leeds isn't reviewed.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Mendy with the incredible acting job here
The Kansas Comet
Footballguy
The fans at Estadio Sanchez Pizjuan are definitely letting the home side know how they feel about their efforts so far this season. Sevilla drops another match at home, 0-3 to Barcelona. 1 point so far this season. Strange match - Sevilla were the clearly better side for the first 20 minutes but they didn't take their chances and once Barcelona scored, their confidence just slowly drained away over the rest of the match.
Also, it is a joy to get to root for Lewandowski. So smart, so lethal.
Also, it is a joy to get to root for Lewandowski. So smart, so lethal.
Truebluey
Footballguy
That was disgusting. How that wasn't sent to VAR for a check on a yellow card we'll never know.
The Kansas Comet
Footballguy
End to end action to start the Man U - Arsenal match with Arsenal turning a midfield turnover into a goal by Martinelli...which gets taken off the board by VAR due to a foul by Arsenal leading to the turnover.
The Kansas Comet
Footballguy
Nice move against the run of play leading to a goal from Antony. Well played in by Rashford.
The Kansas Comet
Footballguy
Really nice pass from Odegaard to lead to the chaos that results in the equalizer from Arsenal.
The Kansas Comet
Footballguy
Brilliant pass from Bruno Fernandes to play Rashford in and he finishes the breakaway. Arsenal got opened up too easily there. Fun match.
The Kansas Comet
Footballguy
Rashford with the brace. A few minutes later he comes off holding his hamstring. Tough break for him after such a positive match.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Big test of Arsenal's resiliency in the weeks that followed. They played pretty well for much of the match, but got opened up too easily on the counter by a team that knew what they were doing. But it's not the end of the world, and no reason to pull an Arsenal and fold for the next month. Learn your lesson and come out and spank Everton.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Yunus showing them how it's done. Beauty of an assist just now.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
2-2, 97th minute. Galaxy needs a win to help playoff push. Pk for LA.
Chichiarito steps up and.....oh my god
Chichiarito steps up and.....oh my god
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
When Panekas go wrong.
B Maverick
Footballguy
If that was a defender sliding in on a tackle, no foul is called.
Between West Ham's equalizer and Newcastle's winner being called off, VAR had a terrible weekend.
How the replay missed the Palace player shoving the Newcastle player into the keeper before knocking the ball into his own net I'll never understand.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Here’s the problem with VAR (even if I like the system) - Mendy overreacts and essentially forces the 4th official to review. If he either gets up immediately or at least doesn’t make a meal of it and the goal probably stands. But I do think it’s a foul - even if a weak one. Somewhat similar to the foul that was called on Xhaka against Eriksen. The key difference is that I think West Ham still score without the foul but Arsenal don’t get possession of the ball without the foul.
B Maverick
Footballguy
They weren't clinical in front of goal. They had a few clear chances that they didn't finish. And they allowed themselves to get bullied at times. But for long stretches Arsenal were the better team.
Arteta's 3 man sub at 2-1 really caused themselves some issues. When Bruno makes the pass through to Erickson, there are 6 Arsenal players near Bruno leaving one player to mark Erickson and Rashford.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Chichiarito hoping for a long rest before WC.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
When the threat of Russian hitmen showing up at your house goes away you don’t try as hard.
B Maverick
Footballguy
All goals go to VAR so Mendy's reaction really shouldn't affect anything. But since he stays down, they probably took a harder look at it.
But on this I disagree, As I said "If that was a defender sliding in on a tackle, no foul is called." Mendy won the ball and took out the player (yes I see the backfoot dragged but to me that doesn't make a foul on the forward). The foul is called because someone touched a keeper. Goal should have stood.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Refs have been protecting keepers forever - and as long as they are consistent I think I’m ok with it. I do agree since it wasn’t called in real time he shouldn’t have reversed it. He saw it and deemed it inconsequential. I’m just saying on face value it’s a foul and if he called it immediately I’d have no issue.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
And that’s what I’m saying about VAR - no way to know but if Mendy gets right up I think it never goes to the ref to review.
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