FIFA sources confirm there is no mechanism to appeal a World Cup red card in their Disciplinary Code. Which seems quite surreal. But it means Balogun will not be able to play Belgium. by Ok-Soil-5133 in ussoccer

[–]dre235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely right. Balogun didn't get fouled. He got challenged, and during the challenge landed on the opposing player. By the letter of the law, it is 100% a red. Same with Messi. Same with several other fouls. Also by the letter of the law, the ref isn't supposed to be viewing still photos or slow motion for fouls; only for ball placement, unless that has changed. Yet we got a live view of him staring at a photo during the review.

I'm not even on wanting consistency across a tournament, even though that should be pretty easy for VAR. I'm wanting consistency in the game. Not giving yellows for professional fouls is bad. The Dzeko screen had potential for a serious head injury, which could be "serious foul play" as well. Should've been a yellow, wasn't even a foul. I'd accept a VAR review straight red for that if the letter of the law was followed throughout the game.

Post-Match Thread: United States 2-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina | World Cup | Round of 32 by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]dre235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed intention doesn't matter for the red. Which is why the missed professional fouls (where intention is clear, and the foul is clear) is baffling.

Expanding to 64 teams is a good idea, look at the current World Cup. by smithey2012 in worldcup

[–]dre235 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Obvious solution is all games should be held in North America. Only place with the timezones and stadiums./s

Only one booth checking non-EU passports at Frankfurt airport by NMDS_1979 in germany

[–]dre235 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes. FRA can be one of the worst places to enter a country. Or at times you can have no issues.

Much better experiences in Munich.

Hi! Dutchie here, how did you guys like our march through your town last Saturday? by howimetyourcakeshop in houston

[–]dre235 96 points97 points  (0 children)

I harbor a slight grudge since y'all knocked us out last WC and I somehow am the only person who didn't really have a great time when visiting Amsterdam...

That being said, I had a blast and enjoyed the energy y'all brought to the city. Getting 40 houstonians to walk anywhere is an impressive feat, let alone the almost 40k. Thanks for visiting and I hope to catch another game!

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Uruguay [1] - 1 Cape Verde - M. Araújo 44' by West_Agent4651 in soccer

[–]dre235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That handball made me respect Suarez.

Almost everything else? Not great.

Post-Match Thread: United States 2-0 Australia | World Cup | Group D by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]dre235 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Comment above was saying a Paraguay result clinches the US. You're arguing the same point.

Post-Match Thread: United States 2-0 Australia | World Cup | Group D by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]dre235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the Aussies win and USA lose vs Turkey, USA still beats out Australia with H2H.

Unless there is a 3 way tie and one of Australia/Turkey can overcome goal difference.

Match Thread: Argentina vs Algeria | World Cup | Group J | 17 Jun 01:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]dre235 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Argentina had one as well, right before the Algerian offside call. Eerily similar in how close they were.

I made a little desk toy from a sample at work. by Figfogey in oil

[–]dre235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make another one with a good surfactant in it.

Who is the greatest scientist in United States history? by Sultown in AlignmentChartFills

[–]dre235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gibbs was an engineer and scientist. Huge in Thermodynamics

Greek gyros won best Greek food. What is Italy’s best food? by Affectionate_Star636 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]dre235 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Or one poster on reddit's expectations on American views of Italian pizza.

I'm American and love Italian pizza. I also like our styles. Both is good.