FIFA World Cup (TM) - June 2006

It seems too difficult to understand or apply consistently/accurately (cf answers to 'What is offside?' question, now closed).
Half the breakaway goals at the WC so far looked offside (Germany vs Costa Rica, e.g.) while others that were close but looked OK were flagged! If I'd been Iaquinta for Italy the other night, I'd have asked the ref to teach the linesman the rule! It's very hard to watch a line (even with mow lines to help) AND the moment the ball is kicked (maybe 50 yds away) by anyone.
Furthermore, this 'not interfering with play' add-on is subjective and open to interpretation and abuse, eh?
I also feel that there should be no offside from free-kicks (as from throw-ins), 'cos if the ref blows to say OK, then everyone must be in good position.
Finally, doesn't it mean a lack of goals? And cunning/cynical defence, moving up to make a striker LOOK offside when he receives the ball, while often he was not when the ball was passed!
So, what do you think?

2006-06-19 22:45:18 · 10 answers · asked by grammarman2001 1

do goals for and against counts? or is the result of the match played between those two teams?

2006-06-19 22:44:41 · 6 answers · asked by ferasbarkawi 1

I am stuck in China - so do not have a clue what the commentators are going on about - only know when they shout shoot-a!

2006-06-19 22:41:54 · 19 answers · asked by Jaws 3

2006-06-19 22:32:31 · 5 answers · asked by Stevie 2

Which team are you cheering?

Are you happy with the results,so far?

What do you expect?

Good Luck!:)

2006-06-19 22:32:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2006-06-19 22:10:50 · 17 answers · asked by sachin s 1

2006-06-19 22:07:56 · 8 answers · asked by greeneking 1

It is possible for a team to finish in 2nd place in a world cup group with 2 points (losing to the 1st team and drawing with the other 2 (who must also have the same record))
It is possible for the top 3 sides to get 6 points, i.e. one side would be knocked out on that total.
Has it ever happened, and to who ?

2006-06-19 21:53:53 · 7 answers · asked by dumberthangeorgebush 5

2006-06-19 21:46:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-19 21:42:38 · 6 answers · asked by Mimi81 2

2006-06-19 21:35:57 · 8 answers · asked by it's me 1

holla at me for fun!!!he..he..he

2006-06-19 21:31:58 · 3 answers · asked by Missylicious 3

2006-06-19 21:30:54 · 8 answers · asked by satish m 1

2006-06-19 21:21:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-19 21:21:47 · 7 answers · asked by Omer 1

2006-06-19 21:03:24 · 9 answers · asked by Malcolm uses Xbox 360 Avatar 7

2006-06-19 21:01:03 · 2 answers · asked by girly 1

who will win and what will be the score do you reacon???

2006-06-19 20:58:20 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-19 20:58:15 · 10 answers · asked by Tankboy 1

England v Sweden - Where are you watching?

I'm unsure, usually watch it at the big screen in Exchange Sq Manchester, If it's raining I'll probably go in the Odean (formerly filmworks) Where you gonna be watching?

2006-06-19 20:46:14 · 15 answers · asked by dave w 2

how far do you think they'll get??

2006-06-19 20:16:13 · 6 answers · asked by sk8bakR 1

I guess it's all cos their terms of Football is diffrent from our terms of Football. USA think football is just like American Football, which can tackle down on two feet, push other opponent, grab ones shirt..

But in the other hand, I also agree that De Rossi is punished for his childish behaviour.

2006-06-19 20:12:00 · 9 answers · asked by Sequoia 3

2006-06-19 19:52:07 · 14 answers · asked by answers_anyone 2

2006-06-19 19:51:23 · 5 answers · asked by runner 1

2006-06-19 19:31:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i thought he was AWFUL

2006-06-19 19:08:57 · 28 answers · asked by goaliekd755 2

2006-06-19 18:56:17 · 6 answers · asked by mofazzal_khan 1

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2006-06-19 18:43:39 · 4 answers · asked by Jonathan J 1

2006-06-19 17:55:38 · 114 answers · asked by Anonymous