The contemplation of FIFA to scrap the extra time for the FIFA World Cup, should be made global. FIFA, who are expected to go into an IFAB meeting this October 2010, to discuss among other football issues, the much talked about goal-line video technology, has proposed through President Sepp Blatter, either going into extra time after 90 minutes or revisit the golden rule, where the team that scores the first goal in extra time wins the match.
My view is that there should never be extra time at all anywhere for whatever reason. There must never be drawn matches even in leagues matches. Sepp Blatter saw the growth in the business revenue graph of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but the goal tally was inferior to the previous tournaments. Any idea of encouraging forward thinking football is welcome. Personally, teams during the World Cup practised anti-football tactics and played not to lose. The idea of encouraging positive forward thinking football is welcome.
Blatter is of the opinion of even bringing back the sudden death end game in extra time. To me the golden goal rule must never return. After the 90 minutes, sponsors do not want to pay extra air time for TV and other advertisers who bought space after matches need to be accommodated. People who drive long distances from afar need to have the matches concluded and travel on time. Even at World Cup level, group stage matches must be concluded with a winner.
It is noble that FIFA extended the 6th men team at UEFA Champions' League matches. They cover for the much awaited goal-line video technology that may never arrive. The good thing about the 6 official-team is the amount of jobs this creates. In the English Premiership alone, 40 more men and women will be employed. Consider those in the Championship going down! All leagues must be forced to implement this rule. I must say that 6 as they are, they are just as blind as the 4 we had. There has been a case of questionable decisions already.
In the UEFA Champions League, penalties have been wrongly given or denied. Jermaine Defoe handled the ball before scoring against Young Boys when he was facing the 6th official manning the goal-line. Jersey tagging is still unabated, but I still think they are very helpful and are necessary development to the game.
I still insist though, let's get the goal-line technology Sepp! Anyone with me?
Sudden death is betta
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ReplyDeleteWhy do you think so Thulz? I think teams must never get the comfort of playing more than 90 minutes. They can still drag on and on. Some people actually think of letting the game go on forever because penalties are too heartbreaking. Let me hear what you think.
ReplyDeleteI wish FIFA introduces the goal line and video technology (used in cricket, rugby) b4 the golden goal. Jus imagine if Lampard's strike was on xtratym. Rememba wot happend 2 Ireland against France, if there was video technology mayb the ref could hav reversed that decision. I think scraping the xtratym wil encourage dfensiv teams as they would c it easier 2 dfend 4 90mins than 120 min knowing that penalts can go either way.
ReplyDeleteI wish FIFA introduces the goal line and video technology (used in cricket, rugby) b4 the golden goal. Jus imagine if Lampard's strike was on xtratym. Rememba wot happend 2 Ireland against France, if there was video technology mayb the ref could hav reversed that decision. I think scraping the xtratym wil encourage dfensiv teams as they would c it easier 2 dfend 4 90mins than 120 min knowing that penalts can go either way
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting how you see the attitudes change for worse with the scrapping of extra time, but then what option can be scary enough to squeeze the results within 90 minutes? A toss of a coin will be just as easy a way out as penalties. As for goal-line video technology, it is overdue, but knowing the IFAB, don't have high hopes. We can only keep our fingers crossed.
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