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The Official Football (Soccer) Thread
K.Dub:
--- Quote from: Jome on April 28, 2010, 03:31:27 PM ---Sorry Luna, but the more I read your opinions about Football, the more I think you should stick with hockey.. no offense. :P
You're talking like Inter actually tried to attack before they got a red card, but on the contrary they played the same anti-football, and was more interested in chopping down Barca-players, and chopping the game up, they basically tried to kill the game to avoid any football being played.. "rolled over on any occasion" holds weight, Lucio, Chivu, Maicon, and a couple of others went down how many times? Did they need any medical assistance, or did they even limp or get an actual knock?
Dani Alves & Busquets are both a disgrace with their diving antics, but Inter was even worse.. (except it didn't get anybody sent off).. and it was so cynical as well, it was perfectly timed each time Barca started to get the ball rolling..
And like K-Dub said, that's not a handball, he had the hand in front of his stomach.. but many refs will make that call, I've seen worse decisions.
The only thing I agree with you, is that it was a perfect defensive showcase by Inter, masterminded by Mourinho.. but don't tell me they tried to play football today.
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Exactly
Lunatic:
--- Quote from: Jome on April 28, 2010, 03:31:27 PM ---Sorry Luna, but the more I read your opinions about Football, the more I think you should stick with hockey.. no offense. :P
You're talking like Inter actually tried to attack before they got a red card, but on the contrary they played the same anti-football, and was more interested in chopping down Barca-players, and chopping the game up, they basically tried to kill the game to avoid any football being played.. "rolled over on any occasion" holds weight, Lucio, Chivu, Maicon, and a couple of others went down how many times? Did they need any medical assistance, or did they even limp or get an actual knock?
Dani Alves & Busquets are both a disgrace with their diving antics, but Inter was even worse.. (except it didn't get anybody sent off).. and it was so cynical as well, it was perfectly timed each time Barca started to get the ball rolling..
And like K-Dub said, that's not a handball, he had the hand in front of his stomach.. but many refs will make that call, I've seen worse decisions.
The only thing I agree with you, is that it was a perfect defensive showcase by Inter, masterminded by Mourinho.. but don't tell me they tried to play football today.
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Hockey is far from my favorite sport :P I just don't think it's fair to label it "anti-football" in the first place. Sure they played defense all game but it was strategic and it's not out of the ordinary for any team (not just Italian) to do in this situation; It only made more sense to keep it up after they got a man sent off. Yes they dived but Barca did too, I think it's unfair to say Inter dived way more than Barca - yes, a bit more, but not like it paled in comparison to Barca's dive attempts imo.
Many refs make that call and I think will and should continue to do so. It's unfortunate for Toure his hand was there, if the football God's were on his side, it could have hit his knee or stomach/chest lol.
Perfect defensive showcase masterminded by Jose indeed.
Lunatic:
Oh and for the record, I believe Pique was a tad offside on his goal.
But what a beautiful touch and turn to fool the defense and catch Cesar on the ground.
Meho:
Ok, hold on. I'm seriously begin to question some comments here. Anti football ? First of all, Inter schooled Barca in the first game with offensive game, not defensive (bar the last 15 minutes). And what exactly do you expect from a team that has 10 player, plays with an opponent that is chasing a 2 goal lead, that opponent is Barcelona and they have the home court. Anybody that wouldn't play like Inter did today is a complete retard and has no tactical sense whatsoever and definitely won't win any championships.
As far as that handball goes, it's always a close call with the reefs. It was a handball but it was unintentional but it did effect the game course...Even if you count it, Pique goal (amazing play) was a clear offside.
Lunatic:
^ EXACTLY. Straight co signing everything I said - and nice touch bringing up Inter schooling Barca in an offensive game in the first leg.
Keep calling my football comments average but I ain't the only one saying it all :P lol
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