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I actually did vaguely remember this goal from a long run when you posted this - then I saw the video and our seats for the game were just to the right of midfield in an upper deck, so we basically had a similar view as the camera - would not have remembered it otherwise though. I wish I had half the appreciation that I have for these games now, then.
Rakitic?Slapdash said:
Not sure where Rakitic is going to slot in, but I doubt it is the first choice XI. Roberto has a long way to go for serious playing time. I don't think Enrique is married to Pep's system so hopefully we'll see more tactical variation in the midfield to get the best players out there.
I noticed live that the spin was perfect to run back in when it bounced, but he ruined it by shouldering the ball. He gave it a quick flick with his right shoulder.
That is awesome. How nutty would that have been if it was actually contested at the time?
Yeah... that's too far away to see it. But on the broadcast you could see him give it a quick flick. Would have been interesting to see if it made it back on it's own. Had quite a bit of backspin on the bounce.
Lets say Vlaar does not touch it and it spins back.
I saw a shot yesterday from a different angle that seems to show him ducking out of the way so it misses his shoulder. It looked pretty clearly to have not touched him. In any case, it did not cross the line so no matter, but was very close.
that happened somewhere recently... IIRC, in the Middle East? Pretty sure the goal was given while the GK was off celebrating...
It's definitely good if it just rolls in. I think NR is asking what happens if the PK taker follows the ball towards goal and shields it from the keeper as he tries to get back into the play and make the save a second time.
Yes that is what I am asking. I have no idea what the rule is if the kicker commits a penalty since it must be incredibly rare.
I don't think he touched it. The ball went past the player briefly and a shoulder isn't going to give the ball spin. But, it did not go over the line fully so no goal.
I am sure the refs would call a foul and nullify the goal simply for the player interfering with the gk. GKs are treated like qbs these days and get calls for guys looking at them wrong.
i didnt want to say anything about your matchup or rounds....Save for the silly double type-o
Right, but that is not what I am asking specfically.
that is a good question. and a shootout is different then a pk in the course of a game. Plus if the keeper moves early the ref can give a retake on the kick. BUT I am going to guess you are right there is no clear verbiage and the ref has discretion to make a call. My guess is that there would be no re-kick and it goes down as a miss.
US gets 3 points from one game in the rocket popsicle uniform, 1 point from three games in the whites. Coincidence? I think not.
Surprised about Ochoa but not about Howard. Howard had one fantastic game but he was pretty average in the other three, a bit lucky that a couple of goofs did not turn into goals. Another thing about the list of players, there is not a single name on the list in any category did not make at least the quarter finals if I am not mistaken.
