Brazil v Croatia Match Thread.

[1877wolf]

It's a long time since I've seen such a poorly officiated game,
Sorry opening game but the Ref was a Homer big time!!

Wow.

Can't argue with Oscar goal.
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If Ikeme had have let a toe ended shot in like that 77 you would of wanted to know why![/quote]

Dunno Eve, maybe looked like a toe ender but it was bottom corner.

If Diamond Dave scored it would it be a sublimely, calmly executed goal from slightly outside of the foot perfectly placed?

Not sure if most keepers would have reached it after seeing a few replays.

[MichiganWolf]

If Brazil plays like that in the knockout stage, they'll be gone by the quarters as they'll start facing teams that can finish. Wasn't impressed with Brazil or Neymar. He could have easily been sent off for his elbow or a dangerous high kick later on.

Diving will continue to be prominent in the game as long as tge reward for doing so is great. They need to make the punishment for diving as great as the reward, as in red cards. Even if they are reviewed after the ge and suspended later, tgst is better than a measly yellow that is rarely given

[TundraWolf]

For those doubting the quality of refereeing in the match see the thread I started on "World Cup Refereeing Questions."