Makes sense to me. Like what if you intentionally kick the ball off the a defender’s back to score? Not sure I’ve even seen that happen, but it seems like it could in some situations.
In hockey and basketball, a player on the offensive team actually gets credit for the goal (or basket).
Shakira gives a penalty and the Motherland strikes.
Well well, 1-1. Russia looking better. Spain has exactly 1 shot on goal, but that’s about to change.
Also Pique on a yellow card could have a longer term impact.
What a stupid way to get a yellow card. Well deserved.
Spain looks very lifeless and uninspired. High possession of course, but no ideas and no dynamic play. Reminds me of Germany in the group stage.
Spain needs someone with some speed that can create his own shot. Maybe like Saul Niguez?
We’re past the 75th minute. Do Spain have a shot on target yet?
I really can’t say that I’m eager to watch this for another 30 minutes…
It’s a shame that Russia don’t have the quality to punish Spain on the counterattack. If I never have to watch another side as aimless in possession as Spain today it’ll be too soon.
Technically Spain had 5 shots on goal, but I really only saw 1 legitimate chance in the 2nd half. Russia defenders look completely winded, but both teams have 1 change to make. Didn’t this whole Russian team get caught for doping? Doesn’t seem to be doing them any good at the moment.
The Russian team looks like, maybe they could beat Real Salt Lake.
I agree. So disappointing after yesterday’s matches.
Either way, things are looking pretty rosy for England. And Belgium probably kicking themselves for beating England.
People thought getting Iceland was an advantage…
New idea for games ending in ties in the knockout rounds: Neither team advances and the other team in the bracket gets a bye.
This has been terrible to watch.
I hesitate to even start thinking about it, but it’s not inconceivable that England could win it. Obviously there are better teams, so they’d have to pull out a couple of stellar performances, but it’s not like anyone is looking ruthlessly dominant this year.
They’d likely be favorites in every game except the final if Russia wins this one.
Let’s see if the penalty shootout will be as lousy as the match.
Penalties. So which goalie has the advantage? The one who’s practically done nothing save-wise for over 2 hours, or the one who had to be on his toes the entire time? Either way, loads of pressure on deGea.
Give the Russians credit for doing what they had to do to get the match this far. This Russian team is a reflection of their national character: Dour, brutish, and resilient.