**OFFICIAL 2018 WORLD CUP Thread***

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

If Croatia wins the Cup, this run is one for the ages.

After this game, the bruises still won't be healed by Wednesday. Both teams just beat the crap out of each other.

Originally posted by TheGore49er:

i've always liked the PKs. obviously players would be dead if there was no stoppage, but the PKs are exciting. it takes physical and mental skill from the both goalie and shooter, it's not a coin flip lol.

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:

Just so people aren't confused I'm saying:
1) the PK is a necessary evil to end games so players don't die and can't move on in tourney
2) but the PK isn't the highlight, the actual soccer game is. The PK is just a better version of flipping a coin

Not sure how you came up with that.

Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:

Originally posted by TheGore49er:

i've always liked the PKs. obviously players would be dead if there was no stoppage, but the PKs are exciting. it takes physical and mental skill from the both goalie and shooter, it's not a coin flip lol.

Coin flip reference isn't about skill level

Russia dude missed the net entirely. What great skill lol

Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:

Originally posted by TheGore49er:
i've always liked the PKs. obviously players would be dead if there was no stoppage, but the PKs are exciting. it takes physical and mental skill from the both goalie and shooter, it's not a coin flip lol.

Coin flip reference isn't about skill level

Russia dude missed the net entirely. What great skill lol

Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:

Originally posted by 4ML:

Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:

Just so people aren't confused I'm saying:
1) the PK is a necessary evil to end games so players don't die and can't move on in tourney
2) but the PK isn't the highlight, the actual soccer game is. The PK is just a better version of flipping a coin

Not sure how you came up with that.

A system to decide a tie that is outside the standard sport

Originally posted by 4ML:

You're not making any sense. I hope you know that.

Kicker has to put the ball in the net but also make the goalie miss. He's not aiming for the center. On most occasions - kicker is aiming for the corners while also trying to fool the goalie that he's going the other way.

It's not easy as it looks and you make it sound it's pretty simple. Which is why you were asked earlier if you have ever played this game.

Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:

Just so people aren't confused I'm saying:
1) the PK is a necessary evil to end games so players don't die and can't move on in tourney
2) but the PK isn't the highlight, the actual soccer game is. The PK is just a better version of flipping a coin

Originally posted by 4ML:

It's not. Penalty kicks are part of the game.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:

5v5 PKs to decide game are not, they are special rules to settle a tie

Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:

Originally posted by 4ML:

You're not making any sense. I hope you know that.

Kicker has to put the ball in the net but also make the goalie miss. He's not aiming for the center. On most occasions - kicker is aiming for the corners while also trying to fool the goalie that he's going the other way.

It's not easy as it looks and you make it sound it's pretty simple. Which is why you were asked earlier if you have ever played this game.

Did I say it's simple or easy? I'm laughing at the Russian fool. You really saying that was a great performance by him and he didn't s**t his pants?

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:

5v5 PKs to decide game are not, they are special rules to settle a tie

How is it special rules? Is kicking a field goal in the NFL a special rule?


Penalty kicks are as much a part of soccer as anything else.

Originally posted by 4ML:

I never said anything about great performance. He missed - it happens to the best of them. Pressure got to him. But that's sports.

You're laughing at a player for missing a penalty kick. I'm guessing you think it's easy otherwise why are you laughing? I'm confused. Why are you laughing if you don't think it's easy?