A-League A-League Round 13 - Battle For Top Spot!

[Aucklander]

Seen softer penalties given for making contact with a player.

 

[Aucklander]

Meanwhile

 

[Zidane98]

Seen softer penalties given for making contact with a player.

I've never seen a penalty where a player who miskicks the ball and falls in the opposite direction to where he kicks the ball is "fouled". Geria was fouled more if anything. His movement was towards the ball, not the complete opposite direction.

Certainly no case for a VAR review at all. Incredible the decision to review and incredible a foul was even awarded after seeing this all on replay.

 

[Aucklander]

I've never seen a penalty where a player who miskicks the ball and falls in the opposite direction to where he kicks the ball is "fouled". Geria was fouled more if anything. His movement was towards the ball, not the complete opposite direction.

Certainly no case for a VAR review at all. Incredible the decision to review and incredible a foul was even awarded after seeing this all on replay.

I don't think it's a penalty either, but I've seen lesser contact, which there was, given. The Payne one looks pretty cut and dried to me.

 

[Zidane98]

I don't think it's a penalty either, but I've seen lesser contact, which there was, given. The Payne one looks pretty cut and dried to me.

The amount of contact is irrelevant here. It's the fact that the player fell into his opponent in a totally opposite direction to where the ball was going. The was more of a case for a foul committed by the forward than one against him.

Nobody expected a penalty. For it to be even be considered for a review for which the threshold is clear & obvious is outrageous as it was a considered decision made after watching a replay.

 

[AJ_2000]

Always amazes me how many players are complete douchebags by surrounding the ref to plead innocence. If I were a ref I'd be dishing out yellows to anyone so clearly incorrectly pleading innocence.

Should be yellows dished out via var. Would be a good use and see the shenanigans cease

 

[AJ_2000]

Seen softer penalties given for making contact with a player.

I don't know what to think about that decision. Clear context in the box, but the chance was done and the ball was heading out.

 

[gaskin]

I don't know what to think about that decision. Clear context in the box, but the chance was done and the ball was heading out.

To me, that shouldn't matter. Like when a player shoots and misses then gets cleaned up by an opponent sliding in and the refs let it go. It is a foul. Pay it.

 

[AJ_2000]

To me, that shouldn't matter. Like when a player shoots and misses then gets cleaned up by an opponent sliding in and the refs let it go. It is a foul. Pay it.

Yeah I think it should have been called, but it just feels wrong.

 

[AJ_2000]

How was the A League experience GG.exe ?

Any peak a league moments at the Sydney V Newcastle game?

 

[Exe Gesis]

How was the A League experience GG.exe ?

Any peak a league moments at the Sydney V Newcastle game?

Great atmosphere, terrible quality game for the most part, but still loved it because first time seeing professional soccer live

 

[Elmer_Hauser]

Unpopular (or maybe controversial) opinion

We should no longer play games on Australia Day, I think it's inappropriate especially as we (at long last) are trying to get more Indigenous People and youth playing football.

I can see potential conflict/problems with Vuck 'Ultras' clashing with 'Invasion Day' protestors next Friday.

I am rather concerned about it quite frankly.

 

[gaskin]

Glory 1-0 up. Now watch us lose.

 

[giggler99]

Glory 1-0 up. Now watch us lose.

Nice goal too with a perfect ball by Taggart to Colakovski.

 

[AJ_2000]

Great finish from Cola. After a write off year last season, hopefully he can fulfill his potential

 

[Elmer_Hauser]

What a goal by David Williams. One of the most likeable A League players ever.

Rapt for Glory fans.

Eat the most salty bucket of d***s Rudan you flog

 

[Pacman82]

Unpopular (or maybe controversial) opinion

We should no longer play games on Australia Day, I think it's inappropriate especially as we (at long last) are trying to get more Indigenous People and youth playing football.

I can see potential conflict/problems with Vuck 'Ultras' clashing with 'Invasion Day' protestors next Friday.

I am rather concerned about it quite frankly.

It won't be televised being on a Friday, nor will they use the game to celebrate the day?

I have no strong opinion on Australia Day FWIW. If anything I think it's a bit silly to have a public holiday straight after Christmas Holidays.

 

[gaskin]

First away win in over a year. Get the **** in.

EAD Rudan you clown.

 

[SM]

It won't be televised being on a Friday, nor will they use the game to celebrate the day?

I have no strong opinion on Australia Day FWIW. If anything I think it's a bit silly to have a public holiday straight after Christmas Holidays.

What do you mean - all games are televised.

 

[Pacman82]

What do you mean - all games are televised.

FTA I mean.

 

[giggler99]

Very inconsistent by the Wanderers this season yet they sit third.

 

[Andonis1997]

Perth did us and Victory a solid - cheers you little legends!

 

[AJ_2000]

Very inconsistent by the Wanderers this season yet they sit third.

Its super open this year. Win a few in a row and you'll surge up the table.

 

[CakeEater]

Perth did us and Victory a solid - cheers you little legends!

Gotta look out for our distance derby bros.

 

[Pacman82]

Fight, Fight, Fight, Fight!