FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Semi-Finals & Final

[djsunyc]

There was some talk about some French players being sick due to virus. Unconfirmed info btw.

they all caught dimaria-22

[Blame Rasho]

I hate the Qatar commercials

[Tracymcgoaty]

Enzo Fernandez and De Paul are redefining the central mid. What used to be the position of creativity and playmaking is now being used for hard hat defensive workhorses. I've been critical of both but in truth ever since we got out of the group they've absolutely shut down the oppositions midfield.

[LDNMagic90]

France are missing Pogba and Kante in the midfield. That virus that has been going around the French team is definitely bothering them, they are barely closing Argentina down.

[Blame Rasho]

France certainly looks like they are missing Pogba-Kante midfield.

If you put those two players this is likely a very different game.

[UcanUwill]

Wait Giroud was subbed out?

Put Kyllian in the middle and full on press, you need 2 goals at the minimum. Plan A got destroyed by the opposition. ANd yes Kante is missed, midfield is complete non factor for France.

[Stannis]

Argentina looks to be getting better with each game.

I know they struggled against Holland and lost a 2-0 lead, but they also outclassed Croatia 3-0.

[G R E Y]

All of this could easily be avoided if the ref stopped the game for a couple of minutes and called for VAR confirmation.

A penalty kick given at the beginning of the match makes a huge difference in the outcome of the game, Argentina could afford to play more aggressively once they are ahead in the score (which they did, then Di Maria scored the 2nd).

Guess we should wait for the up close videos of that play, then.

VAR reviews every penalty decision. They only interfere if there's a clear and obvious mistake. So even here the VAR effectively "confirmed" the ref's call. This has been the case since 2018 and it's not even that different from every touchdown being reviewed in the NFL.

This penalty would be reviewed in Europe. There's little doubt.

The ref/VAR would be roasted if this penalty wasn't reviewed.

The basic thing is to call the ref to check the replay and then he'd have to embarrass himself by standing with his decision of rewarding a dive or reverse it (the more likely scenario).

Can the VAR ref call the pitch ref or is it only up to the latter to consult VAR?

[rapstarter]

All of this could easily be avoided if the ref stopped the game for a couple of minutes and called for VAR confirmation.

A penalty kick given at the beginning of the match makes a huge difference in the outcome of the game, Argentina could afford to play more aggressively once they are ahead in the score (which they did, then Di Maria scored the 2nd).

Guess we should wait for the up close videos of that play, then.

VAR reviews every penalty decision. They only interfere if there's a clear and obvious mistake. So even here the VAR effectively "confirmed" the ref's call. This has been the case since 2018 and it's not even that different from every touchdown being reviewed in the NFL.

This penalty would be reviewed in Europe. There's little doubt.

The ref/VAR would be roasted if this penalty wasn't reviewed.

The basic thing is to call the ref to check the replay and then he'd have to embarrass himself by standing with his decision of rewarding a dive or reverse it (the more likely scenario).

Both the referee and VAR are European. And again, the penalty WAS reviewed by the VAR as is EVERY penalty decision. Just because you don't agree with it, it doesn't mean the process wasn't followed or that the game is fixed. And enough with this "If this were Europe" nonsense, tonnes of soft penalties also occur in Europe.

[Evenacus]

There was some talk about some French players being sick due to virus. Unconfirmed info btw.

they all caught dimaria-22

Well, could explain the shift at the bookies so, imho could be some truth there.

The only virus Argentinians have is the flailing and flopping whenever possible. Bunch of cheating scumbags.

The only good thing here is now France can see how it looks like when the referee f***s you in the finals.

[Apz]

God this is a dislikable argentinan team. Worse is enzo fernandez. The kind of player tjat when u get the news he broken his leg, u go "about bloody time". Should already had his 2nd yellow in this game. Probably his 3rd too.

[Stannis]

I didn't think Argentina could keep up that high-press, high intensity game. But they seem to have limitless energy.

Let's see if France has any ideas to get out of this hole. But it looks hopeless if you ask me.

[G R E Y]

Now that we're at half time, both of these kits are beautiful!

[Evenacus]

VAR reviews every penalty decision. They only interfere if there's a clear and obvious mistake. So even here the VAR effectively "confirmed" the ref's call. This has been the case since 2018 and it's not even that different from every touchdown being reviewed in the NFL.

This penalty would be reviewed in Europe. There's little doubt.

The ref/VAR would be roasted if this penalty wasn't reviewed.

The basic thing is to call the ref to check the replay and then he'd have to embarrass himself by standing with his decision of rewarding a dive or reverse it (the more likely scenario).

Can the VAR ref call the pitch ref or is it only up to the latter to consult VAR?

Var ref tells the main ref he should go and review the call. The main ref cannot instigate the check, he can only be notified that he should go and take another look.

[rapstarter]

VAR reviews every penalty decision. They only interfere if there's a clear and obvious mistake. So even here the VAR effectively "confirmed" the ref's call. This has been the case since 2018 and it's not even that different from every touchdown being reviewed in the NFL.

This penalty would be reviewed in Europe. There's little doubt.

The ref/VAR would be roasted if this penalty wasn't reviewed.

The basic thing is to call the ref to check the replay and then he'd have to embarrass himself by standing with his decision of rewarding a dive or reverse it (the more likely scenario).

Can the VAR ref call the pitch ref or is it only up to the latter to consult VAR?

It's the former IF there's a clear and obvious mistake.

[ChumboChappati]

France missing Benzema

[Blame Rasho]

I didn't think Argentina could keep up that high-press, high intensity game. But they seem to have limitless energy.

Let's see if France has any ideas to get out of this hole. But it looks hopeless if you ask me.

France has the talent to go off for 3 goals in 15 mins.

It isn’t hopeless yet but they better get a goal within the first 20 mins.

[ejftw]

Amazing how the most controversial part of the Qatar world cup isn't the "evil host nation," but, rather, the handing of PKs to Argentina, seemingly, every game.

[darmani]

Absolutely disgusting penalty.

Nonsense. That was 100% a penalty. It’s just a stupid foul by Dembele

[Pharmcat]

Time to set fantasy football lineups