Posted on 06/10/2006 5:54:26 AM PDT by soccer_maniac
i guess you're right, but has this always been the rule? I thought no player could be offsides, period.
Damn, I hate Argentina, especially that commie Maradona.
I think the rule has been applied that way for awhile.
Though, you see different referees apply it diffrently.
It's often a judgement call.
Look, I don't go trolling into the endlessly stupid NASCAR threads to make fun (lord knows I could).
Leave this thread to those of us that love soccer and either contribute or shut up.
I get the impression that the better team -- Ivory Coast -- is not winning. I do not understand how a person could not see the excitment of this tournament.
I signed up for this website a few months ago and this is my first post. Soccer rocks!!
The Argies are much better, as reflected in the score.
Almost making a goal don't mean anything at the end of the game.
But, I enjoy the style of play of the Ivorians.
OMG! Freaky!
Ivory Coast is playing the most entertaining football of the tournament so far. In midfield they're fantastic; alas the defence isn't too hot and they are woeful at finishing.
But that second goal was very unlucky. Surely offside?
Come on Cote D'Ivoire!
The score would suggest but the Elephants seem to control and have the more exciting play. Either way, it should be a great second half.
I am looking forward to Iran vs. Mexico tomorrow.
I rarely ever have seen a boring game at the World Cup with an African side involved.
that arm also looks far too long. Must be some weird optical illusion.
Borghetti is good.
I hated the fact that Luis Hernandez used to play for my LA Galaxy, I couldn't stand that mofo.
The ability to finish is what separates the great teams from the merely good ones. That is the last hurdle for the US, to get good finishers.
I agree with the soccer haters on one thing.
Play acting is pathetic. And Saviola just earned an Oscar.
Shame on him.
Some great skill by Drogba.
Ivory Coast got hosed, that should have been a PK.
Ivory Coast definetly deserves a goal.
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Dang, Togo's coach resigns due to pay issues? HellO? At the World Cup? Yikes!
WooHoo! Go Ivory Coast!!
Drogba
Well deserved.
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