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You're right, it is Larin. I stand corrected. My apologies.
Here's a video. Stop it at 0:28, when Buchanan hits his pass and compare that with the photo I posted.
How is Larin not offside?
Bogus goal.
It’s like you didn’t even read 2). Enough amateur hour.
It's like you don't know the offside rule.
"A player is in an offside position if he (any part of the head, feet or body) is closer to the opponent’s goal line than the second to last defender and the ball – and he is in the opponent’s half of the field, according to Law 11 of FIFA’s Laws of the Game."
It’s like you didn’t even read 2). Enough amateur hour.
It's like you don't know the offside rule.
"A player is in an offside position if he (any part of the head, feet or body) is closer to the opponent’s goal line than the second to last defender and the ball – and he is in the opponent’s half of the field, according to Law 11 of FIFA’s Laws of the Game."
That defines what is required to be in an offside position. But to be penalized for offside requires interference with play. Just standing or running in an offside position doesn't meet that standard.
He was offside, no dispute. However a player not interfering with play or touching the ball is allowed to be offside. This is quite simple. It was 100% a legit goal.
"A player is in an offside position if he (any part of the head, feet or body) is closer to the opponent’s goal line than the second to last defender and the ball – and he is in the opponent’s half of the field, according to Law 11 of FIFA’s Laws of the Game."
That defines what is required to be in an offside position. But to be penalized for offside requires interference with play. Just standing or running in an offside position doesn't meet that standard.
Hey someone who actually knows something! Thanks, though I feel your efforts may be a lost cause.
It’s like you didn’t even read 2). Enough amateur hour.
It's like you don't know the offside rule.
"A player is in an offside position if he (any part of the head, feet or body) is closer to the opponent’s goal line than the second to last defender and the ball – and he is in the opponent’s half of the field, according to Law 11 of FIFA’s Laws of the Game."
You clearly didn’t read my post. Being in an offsides position is not necessarily against the rules. Look at the subsequent posts from people who get it.
Apparently, none of you are watching this WC. All sorts of offside calls everywhere. This "not interfering with the play" business you are coming up with is nonsense.
And just for the record, my original post in this thread was an echo of Gary Lineker and his post-match wrap-up wanting to know why FIFA was not forthcoming with actual video evidence to support Tanaka's goal.
His pals on the show were Alan Shearer, Didier Drogba, and Micah Willliams.
But I'm sure a bunch of knobheads on LRC from the soccer powerhouse that is Canada know more than these guys.
Gary, et al should just shut up and cash their paychecks.
Good night, Canada, don't forget to put the dog out.
The exception only proves the rule. There's usually one or two big upsets that nobody expects. They get all excited because it's rare - the weak teams mostly are weeded out as planned.
Another thrilling group result with Son dribbling straight into 3 Portuguese defenders and nutmegging one of them for the game-winning assist, sending Uruguay/Suarez crying.
Is there anyone here who follows soccer closely enough to answer a couple of questions:
1) How does this US squad compare to previous World Cup entrants? I've noticed that FIFA rankings seem to consistently put the US out of the top 10, but usually within the top 20...is this year's team something special or are they going to get destroyed by the Netherlands?
2) Related to #1, how does this team compare to other unheralded teams that have had success? Best example I can think of is Greece in 2004 winning the UEFA cup over Portugal. We're not going to make it as far as the semi-finals, right? Or, am I wrong about the US squad's chances?
Is there anyone here who follows soccer closely enough to answer a couple of questions:
1) How does this US squad compare to previous World Cup entrants? I've noticed that FIFA rankings seem to consistently put the US out of the top 10, but usually within the top 20...is this year's team something special or are they going to get destroyed by the Netherlands?
2) Related to #1, how does this team compare to other unheralded teams that have had success? Best example I can think of is Greece in 2004 winning the UEFA cup over Portugal. We're not going to make it as far as the semi-finals, right? Or, am I wrong about the US squad's chances?
1) We have the most talent in the top leagues of play that we've ever had. But they are young - I believe we are the 2nd youngest team in the Cup. Berhalter hasn't quite been able to get them to perform consistently enough to improve the FIFA ranking, but the general consensus is that in 2026 that's when they will have this Cup's experience and more guys around "prime" age to make a run. Also affecting the rankings is that the Euro national teams' schedules have been much more insulated in recent years. Netherlands are better but haven't looked exceptional yet this tournament. Then again, they haven't had to play for a result every game like the US and will likely take it up a notch. Gakpo and De Jong are certainly good but if Adams/McKennie/Musah (since it seems Reyna/Aaronson will not get significantly more time) can continue to control the midfield like they did for much of the England game, US certainly has a chance. Upsets happen, as we've seen.
2) Unheralded teams having success have done it a lot of different ways - there is no one formula. I worry about our finishing in the final 3rd to be able to replicate any kind of magic we've seen from someone like 2018 Croatia. So no, I wouldn't bet on the US to make the semis, but Ecuador really dominated their game against Netherlands and Argentina (the presumed quarterfinal matchup if we win) lost to the Saudis, so it's not impossible.