⚽ Soccer Match-day Thread (2 Viewers)

[El Floppo]

That assist by Firmino.... 

Just caught it... Loooooooove.

 

[El Floppo]

And this tot game escalated pdq

 

[NewlyRetired]

with teams at all levels being taught to play out of the back at all cost, these type of goals are becoming more and more prevalent

https://streamja.com/0l7A

 

[Sinn Fein]

And this tot game escalated pdq

####### cheaters.  I had Spurs over 3 in the 2nd half.  Obviously they threw the match, since the scored 4 in the first half.   

 

[CGRdrJoe]

The Canaries are up 2 nil!!!

 

[Sinn Fein]

The Canaries are up 2 nil!!!

I'd still take City to win.  But Canaries playing well.

 

[CGRdrJoe]

3-1!!

 

[gianmarco]

It's a Pukki Party!!

 

[Steve Tasker]

Norwich fans lookin like me watching a Bills game out there.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Norwich fans lookin like me watching a Bills game out there.

I love watching their reactions all half - from the pure elation to being up 3-1, to the worried look of City pegging one back, to the hopefulness that they could see it out in injury time, to winning

 

[Sinn Fein]

Welp, it looks like Liverpool have asked to schedule the Victory Parade in conjunction with the Christmas Parade to save the city a little money.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

####### cheaters.  I had Spurs over 3 in the 2nd half.  Obviously they threw the match, since the scored 4 in the first half.   

Wait -- they scored four in the first half and ZERO in the 2nd half?!?!  Fixed.  It's the only answer.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

I   the EPL.  So much goodness.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Norwich did so so well when they got possession in their own end.  They've got some guys who aren't afraid on the ball and who are good enough going forward that they can find each other and play out of the counter-press.  It's what gave them a chance IMO.

 

[Sinn Fein]

I just realized that if Norwich played at Schalke, they would be Canaries in a coal mine. 

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Also, it's pretty clear City miss Laporte badly.  Not the same team at all on defense.

 

[Bluto Blutarsky]

Poooooooki 

 

[Sinn Fein]

Also, it's pretty clear City miss Laporte badly.  Not the same team at all on defense.

Its easy to poke fun at City - but not only missing Laporte, they are missing Sane - who was one of only 3 players to get 10+ goals and assists last season.  They are so deep, but losing key players also takes a toll.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Its easy to poke fun at City - but not only missing Laporte, they are missing Sane - who was one of only 3 players to get 10+ goals and assists last season.  They are so deep, but losing key players also takes a toll.

Oddsmakers still have them 1/2 favorites.  Liverpool 2/1 and everyone else is 50/1+.  Liverpool will need to get lucky with health.  They're thin across the front and at outside back.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Every angle on Firmino's assist, set to an appropriately sexy 70s groove.

Watch for VvD raising his arms as soon as Salah receives the pass.  He's not even in the box yet and van Dijk knows.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Oddsmakers still have them 1/2 favorites.  Liverpool 2/1 and everyone else is 50/1+.  Liverpool will need to get lucky with health.  They're thin across the front and at outside back.

Bettors will change those odds by midweek.

Obviously its not over.  But, its over. 

Liverpool are thin - but until that becomes an issue, its not an issue.  The season narratives also set up perfectly for Liverpool.  Liverpool have a CL trophy now, and will want to win the league.  Conversely, City have the league trophy, but will really want a CL trophy at the end of the year.  SO, I don't see Liverpool wasting excess energy on CL, and I don't see Man City wasting excess energy trying to reel Liverpool back - particularly if Liverpool beat City at Anfield on November 9.

 

[Bluto Blutarsky]

Every angle on Firmino's assist, set to an appropriately sexy 70s groove.

Watch for VvD raising his arms as soon as Salah receives the pass.  He's not even in the box yet and van Dijk knows.

The post of this on reddit being labeled "NSFW" is appropriate 

 

[gianmarco]

He's not even in the box yet and van Dijk knows.

There's a joke in here somewhere.... Something something Ned's Mom something.

 

[Kafka]

I   the EPL.  So much goodness.

meh

 

[Christo]

I   the EPL.  So much goodness.

meh

Not enough overt racism for you, huh?

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Bettors will change those odds by midweek.

Obviously its not over.  But, its over. 

Liverpool are thin - but until that becomes an issue, its not an issue.  The season narratives also set up perfectly for Liverpool.  Liverpool have a CL trophy now, and will want to win the league.  Conversely, City have the league trophy, but will really want a CL trophy at the end of the year.  SO, I don't see Liverpool wasting excess energy on CL, and I don't see Man City wasting excess energy trying to reel Liverpool back - particularly if Liverpool beat City at Anfield on November 9.

538 showing it with both teams at 46% to win league.

 

[Kafka]

Not enough overt racism for you, huh?

Bingo

 

[El Floppo]

####### cheaters.  I had Spurs over 3 in the 2nd half.  Obviously they threw the match, since the scored 4 in the first half.   

Wait -- they scored four in the first half and ZERO in the 2nd half?!?!  Fixed.  It's the only answer.

We kid, but I'm a little worried about gb @otb_lifer. What little I've known of him previously, I've liked....and didn't come across as unhinged as those recent posts. Anybody in touch? Wishing him well. And in spite of the ball-busting, hoping he comes back to post.

Was thinking of him today as the half time guys of the morning game were discussing how hard it was to play the morning games...out of sync and out of routine (Id previously heard older players talk about partying the night before,along the early games brutal). Seems a good time to take chances on upsets or spreads not being met.

 

[McBokonon]

We kid, but I'm a little worried about gb @otb_lifer. What little I've known of him previously, I've liked....and didn't come across as unhinged as those recent posts. Anybody in touch? Wishing him well. And in spite of the ball-busting, hoping he comes back to post.

Was thinking of him today as the half time guys of the morning game were discussing how hard it was to play the morning games...out of sync and out of routine (Id previously heard older players talk about partying the night before,along the early games brutal). Seems a good time to take chances on upsets or spreads not being met.

I was wondering about him, too. I know he took a hiatus before which was lamented by those of who like to bet the triple crown. Seems like a good guy, we all have our moments. 

 

[McBokonon]

Speaking of MOMENTS, your Phoenix Rising go for a ridiculously stupid 20 straight wins tonight against the LA Galaxy II. 

And tomorrow I pack for Scotland and Ireland with a brief stop in Newcastle. Going to be at St. James to watch the Magpies get three points away from relegation against Brighton. I think I’m more excited for this than I was as a kid waiting for Christmas. 

 

[CletiusMaximus]

with teams at all levels being taught to play out of the back at all cost, these type of goals are becoming more and more prevalent

https://streamja.com/0l7A

See, Arsenal second half today. 

 

[El Floppo]

See, Arsenal second half today. 

Horrible.

At least it helped provide a more just outcome.

 

[NewlyRetired]

See, Arsenal second half today. 

In the Man City Norwich game too.  It is happening like crazy in all leagues at all levels who insist on this tactic

https://youtu.be/krQxul2Z1_0?t=238

 

[NewlyRetired]

In the Man City Norwich game too.  It is happening like crazy in all leagues at all levels who insist on this tactic

https://youtu.be/krQxul2Z1_0?t=238

and maybe wrong thread worthy, but it is highlights like these that drive me crazy that Berhalter is trying to make the US do this.

If some of the best defenders in the world cough it up, how can we expect US defenders to do better?

 

[NewlyRetired]

VAR continues to fail each week.

After a VAR review, this was said to not be a goal

https://i.redd.it/vdqrx5filtm31.jpg

 

[B Maverick]

VAR continues to fail each week.

After a VAR review, this was said to not be a goal

https://i.redd.it/vdqrx5filtm31.jpg

I don't understand how MLS doesn't have goal line tech?  The EPL has shown it works perfectly (Only thing they seem to have made work), yet MLS isn't using it?  But they love their VAR?

 

[Sinn Fein]

VAR continues to fail each week.

After a VAR review, this was said to not be a goal

https://i.redd.it/vdqrx5filtm31.jpg

To be fair, thats actually not a great angle - as it does not look straight down the back side of the line.

Given that the entire ball has to cross the line, I can't say for sure that the ball has crossed completely in that picture.

 

[B Maverick]

To be fair, thats actually not a great angle - as it does not look straight down the back side of the line.

Given that the entire ball has to cross the line, I can't say for sure that the ball has crossed completely in that picture.

So wheres the red and blue lines like the EPL uses to find a toe nail offside?  

And they put a camera in there but not in the right spot to see the backside of the line?

I just don't understand how these leagues can get these things so utterly wrong.

 

[Bluto Blutarsky]

If some of the best defenders in the world cough it up, how can we expect US defenders to do better?

  that was Otamendi   

IIRC- Since Pep has been there, there have been 10 outfield mistakes that led directly to a goal. Oats has 5 of those (Stones has 3). They're going to be fun to watch without Laporte, 

 

[B Maverick]

  that was Otamendi   

IIRC- Since Pep has been there, there have been 10 outfield mistakes that led directly to a goal. Oats has 5 of those (Stones has 3). They're going to be fun to watch without Laporte, 

Often referred to as the "softest hardman in football"

And City may be going full Arsenal (and Pool pre VVD), great attacking, poor defending.  

 

[Sinn Fein]

So wheres the red and blue lines like the EPL uses to find a toe nail offside?  

And they put a camera in there but not in the right spot to see the backside of the line?

I just don't understand how these leagues can get these things so utterly wrong.

I agree with your earlier point - MLS should use actual goal line technology - either the multi-camera system or the chip tracking system.  I guess I assumed they did.

The camera angle they have there is close - but its also pretty obviously not in line with the actual goal line, which sort of defeats the purpose.

 

[B Maverick]

I agree with your earlier point - MLS should use actual goal line technology - either the multi-camera system or the chip tracking system.  I guess I assumed they did.

The camera angle they have there is close - but its also pretty obviously not in line with the actual goal line, which sort of defeats the purpose.

Yeah I don't understand how they messed up both.  And this was more making fun of the EPL's offside calls then the camera angle.  But still.

 

[Kafka]

  that was Otamendi   

IIRC- Since Pep has been there, there have been 10 outfield mistakes that led directly to a goal. Oats has 5 of those (Stones has 3). They're going to be fun to watch without Laporte, 

Maybe he Otamendi's ways?

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Jesse Marsch will become the first American to coach in the Champions League today.  Related, he'll also become the first Wisconsin native to coach in the Champion's League today.  I was combing my local newspaper, the largest in Wisconsin, looking for the coverage celebrating this historic achievement.  Perhaps they are running it in tomorrow's edition.

 

[El Floppo]

Jesse Marsch will become the first American to coach in the Champions League today.  Related, he'll also become the first Wisconsin native to coach in the Champion's League today.  I was combing my local newspaper, the largest in Wisconsin, looking for the coverage celebrating this historic achievement.  Perhaps they are running it in tomorrow's edition.

Special pull out section in afternoon edition

 

[CletiusMaximus]

All set up with my shiny new B/R Live account.  Gotta get all these TPS reports out this morning and clear the deck for the start of weekday afternoon football.

 

[B Maverick]

All set up with my shiny new B/R Live account.  Gotta get all these TPS reports out this morning and clear the deck for the start of weekday afternoon football.

Sweet, whats the login and password?

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Sweet, whats the login and password?

login: @Ned's Mom

password: $5

 

[Jaysus]

All set up with my shiny new B/R Live account.  Gotta get all these TPS reports out this morning and clear the deck for the start of weekday afternoon football.

I've previously made it clear how #### I think that BR live crap is, right?

 

[B Maverick]

I've previously made it clear how #### I think that BR live crap is, right?

Remember when you could find all the EPL, CL and most of Europa on tv each week without paying extra?? I miss those days

 NBC Gold and B/R Live