⚽ Soccer Match-day Thread (7 Viewers)

[Desert_Power]

First place I lived in Charlotte had these really bad windows and a couple of times a wasp or yellow jacket thing would get in. And those are terrifying because they're so fast and aggressive. You really don't know what to expect at any second.

I imagine that is about what it feels like to try and defend Mbappe.

 

[Desert_Power]

Real Madrid players throwing stuff at the referee?

 

[The Gator]

Real Madrid players throwing stuff at the referee?

Should be throwing stuff at Courtois…never should have been 2-2

 

[Desert_Power]

Real Madrid players throwing stuff at the referee?

Should be throwing stuff at Courtois…never should have been 2-2

Ironically the type of thing I expect from Barca’s keeper

 

[Desert_Power]

@NewlyRetired very much felt like Zaha got a lesson in MLS tonight.

 

[El Floppo]

@NewlyRetired very much felt like Zaha got a lesson in MLS tonight.

Did he tweak a knee on crap AstroTurf in a half-empty NFL stadium?

 

[El Floppo]

I switched from the inevitable Liverpool romp over Spurts over to Juve.

 

[titusbramble]

I switched from the inevitable Liverpool romp over Spurts over to Juve.

I mean I hate both teams but surely the Cup semi has got to be a better play than Juve at home to bottom?

 

[El Floppo]

I switched from the inevitable Liverpool romp over Spurts over to Juve.

I mean I hate both teams but surely the Cup semi has got to be a better play than Juve at home to bottom?

Didn't realize it was on... Thanks!

But I'm a USMNT fan foremost - so I'll generally watch just about any game featuring them, even Juve.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I switched from the inevitable Liverpool romp over Spurts over to Juve.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Jesus. 17 years old, in the River vs Boca Super Classico

https://x.com/DieHardUtdFans/status/1916572280026526137

 

[KarmaPolice]

The funny thing is I thought Spurs pulled off another upset. I had the Espn scores page saved on my phone and for whatever reason it didn't go ahead to current date. Of course the date was when Spurs beat Liverpool 1-0 in January and I didn't see the date. It was true for about 10mins today!

 

[B Maverick]

Jesus. 17 years old, in the River vs Boca Super Classico

https://x.com/DieHardUtdFans/status/1916572280026526137

Was watching this game with several Argentinians. That goal was well struck.

Also saw Marcos Rojo playing. To no ones surprise he got booked midway through the 1st half.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

55k? There's not even that many people living in Wrexham proper. They have a theoretical large catchment area in terms of size, but nobody lives there, and those that do either already follow their own clubs

That seemed like a stretch to me without knowing any of that. What are there? Like maybe 8 teams in all of England and Wales with stadia that size?

ETA: looks like 5 if you only count stadia with a full-time soccer team attached. Six if you add Parkhead. Another four if you count those in the 50-55k range.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

inevitable Liverpool romp over Spurts

I told Mrs. Dinsy before the game that if there was one team I'd like to see come to Anfield for a must-draw game it was Spurs. None of that pesky heart-and-soul resistance stuff.

 

[titusbramble]

Game of the season already, Thuram and Dumfries score worldies but Yamal just says hold my beer

 

[titusbramble]

3-3 this is absurd

 

[El Floppo]

3-3 this is absurd

I had last minute client meeting fet scheduled during the entire freaking game. Argh! The only real club team I kinda sorta support. Forza Inter!

Hoping I can see the replay on Paramount... Can't remember if they do that.

 

[B Maverick]

Guess Mhkyterian needs smaller feet for the goal to stand.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Just saw that Yamal has 22 goals and 33 assists -- 55 involvements -- in his career and he hasn't turned 18 yet.

For context, the same source says that Ronaldo had 9 and Messi had 10 when they turned 18.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Guess Mhkyterian needs smaller feet for the goal to stand.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gp0NMlFagAE9zfb?format=jpg&name=large

 

[NewlyRetired]

Just saw that Yamal has 22 goals and 33 assists -- 55 involvements -- in his career and he hasn't turned 18 yet.

For context, the same source says that Ronaldo had 9 and Messi had 10 when they turned 18.

There is nothing one can do but shake their head. He makes it all look so effortless too at times.

The only thing (outside of injuries) that will stop him from being the best player on the planet in the coming 15 years is whether he keeps a good attitude or not. He looks the part off the field from what I read so there really is no limit here for him.

 

[B Maverick]

Spurs score 38 seconds into their first leg semi with Bodo/Glimt

 

[El Floppo]

Spurs score 38 seconds into their first leg semi with Bodo/Glimt

So you're saying there's still 90 minutes for them to find ways to lose this thing. Challenge accepted!

 

[B Maverick]

GARNACH-NOOOOOOOO

offside rules United's goal out

 

[B Maverick]

Betis player so ready to celebrate he almost cost himself a goal! A sitter from 6 yards out and he hits the bar, it bounces down and back into the bar and out. He is so busy running off to celebrate he doesn't make sure it was a goal and put the easy rebound back in. Luckily it did cross, barely and the goal stands.

Oh and the ref is Michael Oliver.

 

[B Maverick]

Spurs score 38 seconds into their first leg semi with Bodo/Glimt

So you're saying there's still 90 minutes for them to find ways to lose this thing. Challenge accepted!

and a second leg

 

[B Maverick]

Sancho "goal" for Chelsea. He took an easy shot, defender goes to clear off the line and miskicks it into his own hand and into the goal.

 

[The Gator]

GARNACH-NOOOOOOOO

offside rules United's goal out

I haven’t watched a u16 game in a while, this is fun.

 

[El Floppo]

MU attacker of the year.... Arry makes it happen.

 

[B Maverick]

Make Maguire an attacker!!!!!

 

[B Maverick]

And that should be a PK

 

[B Maverick]

Wow VAR gives United a PK and Athletic a red!! Didn't see the red coming but if it is DOGSO then....

 

[El Floppo]

Wow VAR gives United a PK and Athletic a red!! Didn't see the red coming but if it is DOGSO then....

pretty obvious on replay.

 

[El Floppo]

Make Maguire an attacker!!!!!

and seriously- he was Yamal-esque burning that guy on the right side before hitting that cross.

 

[The Gator]

Wow VAR gives United a PK and Athletic a red!! Didn't see the red coming but if it is DOGSO then....

pretty obvious on replay.

The foul yeah, for sure. Straight red also?

 

[El Floppo]

EPL running rampant

 

[El Floppo]

Wow VAR gives United a PK and Athletic a red!! Didn't see the red coming but if it is DOGSO then....

pretty obvious on replay.

The foul yeah, for sure. Straight red also?

denying clear and obvious goal scoring opportunity.

goalzone ref consultant confirmed it was a no-brainer.

 

[B Maverick]

Wow VAR gives United a PK and Athletic a red!! Didn't see the red coming but if it is DOGSO then....

pretty obvious on replay.

The foul yeah, for sure. Straight red also?

Agree with the foul, was def a PK.

I guess if he isn't fouled its potentially an easy tap in? Like a handball on the line, so its a red?
Expected a yellow and wouldn't have been upset.

 

[The Gator]

Wow VAR gives United a PK and Athletic a red!! Didn't see the red coming but if it is DOGSO then....

pretty obvious on replay.

The foul yeah, for sure. Straight red also?

denying clear and obvious goal scoring opportunity.

goalzone ref consultant confirmed it was a no-brainer.

I don’t like it. The guy never even had possession of the ball. I know because of the foul, but that double whammy seems unnecessary

Penalty, yellow , rest of the game could be fun.

 

[B Maverick]

Wow VAR gives United a PK and Athletic a red!! Didn't see the red coming but if it is DOGSO then....

pretty obvious on replay.

The foul yeah, for sure. Straight red also?

denying clear and obvious goal scoring opportunity.

goalzone ref consultant confirmed it was a no-brainer.

I don’t like it. The guy never even had possession of the ball. I know because of the foul, but that double whammy seems unnecessary

Penalty, yellow , rest of the game could be fun.

Oh don't worry, even up a man, United will make the game fun for you.

 

[B Maverick]

BRUNO!!!!

Nice flick by Ugarte

 

[McBokonon]

EPL running rampant

Speaking of the EPL, Brentford just went up 2-0 against Forest in a very meaningful game for Champions League positioning.

 

[B Maverick]

EPL running rampant

Speaking of the EPL, Brentford just went up 2-0 against Forest in a very meaningful game for Champions League positioning.

Am really rooting for Forest to hold on and return to the CL. What a season for them regardless of how it ends. Their manager should be Manager of the Season.

 

[B Maverick]

De Gea still saving

 

[McBokonon]

EPL running rampant

Speaking of the EPL, Brentford just went up 2-0 against Forest in a very meaningful game for Champions League positioning.

Am really rooting for Forest to hold on and return to the CL. What a season for them regardless of how it ends. Their manager should be Manager of the Season.

I understand this sentiment but for obvious reasons I feel the exact opposite.

 

[El Floppo]

EPL running rampant

Speaking of the EPL, Brentford just went up 2-0 against Forest in a very meaningful game for Champions League positioning.

Am really rooting for Forest to hold on and return to the CL. What a season for them regardless of how it ends. Their manager should be Manager of the Season.

I understand this sentiment but for obvious reasons I feel the exact opposite.

fwiw, I'm rooting for Forest AND NC. would LOVE to see MC on the outside.

wait... 5 spots? where's Chelsea in all of this? I'd love to Chelsea on the outside if they're in the mix.

 

[McBokonon]

EPL running rampant

Speaking of the EPL, Brentford just went up 2-0 against Forest in a very meaningful game for Champions League positioning.

Am really rooting for Forest to hold on and return to the CL. What a season for them regardless of how it ends. Their manager should be Manager of the Season.

I understand this sentiment but for obvious reasons I feel the exact opposite.

fwiw, I'm rooting for Forest AND NC. would LOVE to see MC on the outside.

wait... 5 spots? where's Chelsea in all of this? I'd love to Chelsea on the outside if they're in the mix.

I'd prefer this too, I just don't expect it. MC seems to have found their footing and I always figured it'd be Forest who would drift downwards.

Chelsea is right there. Villa is also still hanging around.

 

[B Maverick]

EPL running rampant

Speaking of the EPL, Brentford just went up 2-0 against Forest in a very meaningful game for Champions League positioning.

Am really rooting for Forest to hold on and return to the CL. What a season for them regardless of how it ends. Their manager should be Manager of the Season.

I understand this sentiment but for obvious reasons I feel the exact opposite.

fwiw, I'm rooting for Forest AND NC. would LOVE to see MC on the outside.

wait... 5 spots? where's Chelsea in all of this? I'd love to Chelsea on the outside if they're in the mix.

As it stands now, if the Forest lose holds...

Liverpool 82
Arsenal 67
Newcastle 62
Man City 61
Chelsea 60
Nottm Forest 60
Aston Villa 57

All on 34 matches played

 

[El Floppo]

MU legend Antony with a stunner for Bettis.