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Smithwicks Man · 13-06-2014 02:04PM

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

I often wonder is there a difference between just not having quick enough reflexes, not moving fast enough, not having enough reach and an error? Like if I take a shot and it goes straight at the keeper, is that an error, or am I just a rubbish shot? Is there a difference?

I always considered an error as being a goal that most goalkeepers at that level would have saved. I don't think that most goalkeepers would have saved either of those two goals. Pletikosa wasn't poorly positioned when either shot was taken and he showed earlier in the match with a nice diving save that his reflexes were fairly good.

Any shot that goes straight down the middle is usually a bad shot as that's where the keeper is most likely to be positioned but both goals where in the corner.

The penalty was probably the goal that he had the best chance of saving because he got a decent hand on it, but I'd never really blame a keeper for not saving a peno as they're not expected to save them in the first place.

SantryRed · 13-06-2014 02:05PM

The penalty was harsh on Pletikosa. It had nothing to do with not having strong wrists. The problem was the gap between his hands. If you look at it again, he actually saves it with his right hand, but then hits the back of his left and goes in.

He had a poor game and looked very nervous from the get go. He had a clearance to make after 5 seconds and shanked it and that set the tone for his entire game.

Neeson · 13-06-2014 03:32PM

Jim Beglin on the first match.

ShaneU · 13-06-2014 04:46PM

This "Mexican" player is definitely Irish, you're not fooling anyone Michael Lyons

miralize · 13-06-2014 04:50PM

ShaneU wrote: »

This "Mexican" player is definitely Irish, you're not fooling anyone Michael Lyons

He has definitely worked on a farm at some point in his life.

Simon201 · 13-06-2014 06:01PM

Just watching that match there. What is the 'distance' thing that is shown on the bottom of the screen when a player comes off? Is it like the distance he's run during the match or something? Does that mean every player has some kind of GPS device in their kit?

Nib · 13-06-2014 06:05PM

Anyone else on Twiiter have that World Cup fixtures banner at the side? Confusing the hell out of me.

They're using CE time, so all games are an hour ahead.

Missed the first half of the Mexico-Cameroon game.

greendom · 13-06-2014 06:37PM

Nib wrote: »

Anyone else on Twiiter have that World Cup fixtures banner at the side? Confusing the hell out of me.

They're using CE time, so all games are an hour ahead.

Missed the first half of the Mexico-Cameroon game.

Good job they weren't in Brazilian time. You'd be sat in front of the tv for 4 hours waiting for the game to start

RobbingBandit · 13-06-2014 07:18PM

5pm, 8pm, 11pm are the kick off times at the moment for the rest of the group games, think there is a 2am one on later tonight.

Darkglasses · 13-06-2014 09:29PM

Simon201 wrote: »

Just watching that match there. What is the 'distance' thing that is shown on the bottom of the screen when a player comes off? Is it like the distance he's run during the match or something? Does that mean every player has some kind of GPS device in their kit?

Yeah it'll be the distance covered by the player. I don't think they're using GPS to calculate it, I'd say it's done by a camera tracking all the players.

13-06-2014 09:31PM

I have to say, the Soccer forum makes the World Cup so much better, glad to be part of it.

Even if Ireland are not in it

Smithwicks Man · 13-06-2014 09:32PM

RobbingBandit wrote: »

5pm, 8pm, 11pm are the kick off times at the moment for the rest of the group games, think there is a 2am one on later tonight.

Think it's tomorrow night that game is on

Iused2likebusts · 13-06-2014 10:21PM

Not too much talk about the poor decisions in today's games. People being a bit quick to criticise Brazil fair enough if they get dodgy decisions in a couple of games . Granted it was never a pen last night but it's a bit early for the conspiracy theories.

13-06-2014 10:24PM

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

Not too much talk about the poor decisions in today's games. People being a bit quick to criticise Brazil fair enough if they get dodgy decisions in a couple of games . Granted it was never a pen last night but it's a bit early for the conspiracy theories.

There was loads of us discussing on the match thread today. Another awful penalty decision.

And RVP's tackle on the keeper was questionable.

MisterAnarchy · 13-06-2014 10:24PM

Simon201 wrote: »

Just watching that match there. What is the 'distance' thing that is shown on the bottom of the screen when a player comes off? Is it like the distance he's run during the match or something? Does that mean every player has some kind of GPS device in their kit?

Its calculated by a set of 16 cameras up on the roof than cover different sections of the pitch and the data is fed into a computer that maps it all together.
They used to calculate all the stuff manually which was tedious but I guess they have image recognition software now that can calculates the distances and no of passes automatically.

Looper007 · 13-06-2014 11:57PM

Good start to this world cup, no rubbish games as of yet. Apart from the odd official clanger ( ref in the Brazil game and linesman in the Mexico game) the games have flowed perfectly. Spain/Holland was a great match, Brazil/Croatia was great up until the ref went loco, Mexico/Cameroon was one sided but still entertaining and Chile/Australia wasn't as bad as I thought it be. Here's hoping tomorrow brings on some more great matches.

Beefy78 · 14-06-2014 09:23AM

Right lads, I'm heading to the pub in about 20 minutes.

Been waiting for this day for four years, since our humbling by Germany. Could have asked for an easier match definitely but it's the World Cup. These days don't come around very often so you've got to enjoy them when they do.

Come on England!

mike65 · 14-06-2014 09:24AM

Beefy78 wrote: »

Right lads, I'm heading to the pub in about 20 minutes.

Been waiting for this day for four years, since our humbling by Germany. Could have asked for an easier match definitely but it's the World Cup. These days don't come around very often so you've got to enjoy them when they do.

Come on England!

Looks at clock....I prefer my football sober!

Ferris_Bueller · 14-06-2014 10:05AM

Beefy78 wrote: »

Right lads, I'm heading to the pub in about 20 minutes.

Been waiting for this day for four years, since our humbling by Germany. Could have asked for an easier match definitely but it's the World Cup. These days don't come around very often so you've got to enjoy them when they do.

Come on England!

You do realise kick off is at 11pm and not 11am? :pac:

TheTownie · 14-06-2014 10:21AM

Ferris_Bueller wrote: »

You do realise kick off is at 11pm and not 11am? :pac:

Can't beat a good 12 hour build up!

thorbarry · 14-06-2014 11:23AM

Not sure if this has been asked or not. Is there anywhere online with highlights of all the matches so far??

Al Capwned · 14-06-2014 11:39AM

Beefy be out, drunk, home, awake and hungover by the time England kick off.

RayCon · 14-06-2014 11:43AM

Beefy78 wrote: »

Right lads, I'm heading to the pub in about 20 minutes.

Been waiting for this day for four years, since our humbling by Germany. Could have asked for an easier match definitely but it's the World Cup. These days don't come around very often so you've got to enjoy them when they do.

Come on England!

Checks time of post ................ checks time of Kick Off .... :eek:

Boskowski · 14-06-2014 11:55AM

ShaneU wrote: »

This "Mexican" player is definitely Irish, you're not fooling anyone Michael Lyons

I have about 5 swaps of this guy.
Do you also find for some inexplicable reason some players come out of every second bag or so? For me its this guy and some Aussie lad whose name I can't quite remember (the stack is in the office).

DerekDGoldfish · 14-06-2014 01:55PM

For those who cant wait till 5, Germany V The Allies in escape to victory is kicking off on more 4 now. I fancy the Germans to win easy.

weldoninhio · 14-06-2014 02:00PM

Beefy78 wrote: »

Right lads, I'm heading to the pub in about 20 minutes.

Been waiting for this day for four years, since our humbling by Germany. Could have asked for an easier match definitely but it's the World Cup. These days don't come around very often so you've got to enjoy them when they do.

Come on England!

Fair play to ya!! The first match is the only one where the blind optimism is still there. After a humbling by Italy and the spectre of a decent Uraguay team coming up, it's all downhill!!!

Neeson · 14-06-2014 03:00PM

England preview on BBC now.

dastardly00 · 14-06-2014 03:12PM

Good goal from the Allies there just before halftime. The comeback is on :pac:

Corholio · 14-06-2014 03:14PM

dastardly00 wrote: »

Good goal from the Allies there just before halftime. The comeback is on :pac:

Paddy Power are offering 5/1 on Stallone to be sent off. I'm tempted.

Neeson · 14-06-2014 03:25PM

Linekar asking Juninho do the Brazillians see England as contenders! Wish he would just be honest.

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