|
Post by bbg95 on Aug 10, 2023 21:52:32 GMT -5
And the Netherlands ties it up 1-1 in stoppage time. Thankfully. VAR can't mess that one up.
Edit: same player that committed the handball scored the goal.
|
|
|
Post by zarsta on Aug 10, 2023 21:54:18 GMT -5
Great shot from van der Gragt. Surprised that the open play goal came from the Netherlands and not Spain.
|
|
|
Post by jayj79 on Aug 10, 2023 22:02:33 GMT -5
VAR is making a mess of some of this tournament. before VAR, people complained incessantly about the refs now they complain incessantly about VAR (and the refs)
|
|
|
Post by bbg95 on Aug 10, 2023 22:05:03 GMT -5
VAR is making a mess of some of this tournament. before VAR, people complained incessantly about the refs now they complain incessantly about VAR (and the refs) I mean, I think VAR is generally very good for the game. They just need to stop overturning penalties on clear fouls.
|
|
|
Post by zarsta on Aug 10, 2023 22:11:25 GMT -5
Guessing Vilda regrets subbing off Bonmati now...
|
|
|
Post by bbg95 on Aug 10, 2023 22:34:05 GMT -5
Oh, wow. Netherlands failed on two good chances, and Spain goes right back down to score the go-ahead goal. 2-1.
|
|
|
Post by zarsta on Aug 10, 2023 22:35:56 GMT -5
If the Dutch score and this goes to PKs, I'll be very annoyed. Really wish these OTs were golden goal.
|
|
|
Post by bbg95 on Aug 10, 2023 22:38:38 GMT -5
If the Dutch score and this goes to PKs, I'll be very annoyed. Really wish these OTs were golden goal. i agree. I hate that knockout matches are decided in PKs, even if my favorite match of all time (2011 Women's World Cup final) was decided that way. I make an exception in that case because Homare Sawa's goal was so incredible, and Japan winning it all after the natural disaster was such a great story.
|
|
|
Post by zarsta on Aug 10, 2023 22:45:56 GMT -5
If the Dutch score and this goes to PKs, I'll be very annoyed. Really wish these OTs were golden goal. i agree. I hate that knockout matches are decided in PKs, even if my favorite match of all time (2011 Women's World Cup final) was decided that way. I make an exception in that case because Homare Sawa's goal was so incredible, and Japan winning after the natural disaster was such a great story. Same, it's the worst possible way to end a match. My main issue is that it's just run and kick with clear advantage to the PK taker. I have less issue with hockey PK shoot outs (especially field hockey) because it's not so one sided and mirrors the gameplay far better. (And yes to Sawa!)
|
|
|
Post by bbg95 on Aug 10, 2023 22:49:15 GMT -5
i agree. I hate that knockout matches are decided in PKs, even if my favorite match of all time (2011 Women's World Cup final) was decided that way. I make an exception in that case because Homare Sawa's goal was so incredible, and Japan winning after the natural disaster was such a great story. Same, it's the worst possible way to end a match. My main issue is that it's just run and kick with clear advantage to the PK taker. I have less issue with hockey PK shoot outs (especially field hockey) because it's not so one sided and mirrors the gameplay far better. (And yes to Sawa!) And in ice hockey, they only really use shootouts in the regular season, which I'm totally fine with. In the Stanley Cup Playoffs (the Olympics do use shootouts, which I hate), they just keep playing until someone scores. Sudden death playoff hockey is about the most exciting thing in sports.
|
|
|
Post by bbg95 on Aug 10, 2023 23:01:15 GMT -5
Spain holds on to win 2-1 and punch their ticket to the semifinal. Japan v. Sweden is on later tonight.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2023 0:25:28 GMT -5
Japan v. Sweden is on later tonight. This could also be a quarterfinal for best country to live in.
|
|
|
Post by bbg95 on Aug 11, 2023 3:04:31 GMT -5
Sweden scores on a free kick after Japan's defense couldn't clear the ball out of the box. 1-0. First time Japan has trailed all tournament.
|
|
|
Post by zarsta on Aug 11, 2023 3:06:29 GMT -5
Sweden scores on a free kick after Japan's defense couldn't clear the ball out of the box. 1-0. First time Japan has trailed all tournament. That was messy. Japan living dangerously with some of the back passes as well. (I'm on that side about 30 rows up)
|
|
|
Post by bbg95 on Aug 11, 2023 3:38:16 GMT -5
Well, looks like we're getting a first time champion. Sweden now up 2-0 on a penalty for a handball in the box.
|
|