Today's Football 2017-18 Season

[ToffeeTim]

It was a shocking call, no one will dispute that mate. But lets face it, over the 2 legs, Switzerland were the better team, and Fifa didnt do a rain dance to make the pitch probably more favourable for NI tonight.

That said, wish you were there in the Summer. The NI, (and ROI) supporters add so much more to a tournament than the 12 fans the Swiss will bring.

2 red card calls bottles as well. The referee in the first leg was corrupt the full 90 minutes. My bitterness and anger will subside in the next hour or two but it's more than suspicious and nothing surprises me with the Swiss tossers blatter and infantino

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

It was a shocking call, no one will dispute that mate. But lets face it, over the 2 legs, Switzerland were the better team, and Fifa didnt do a rain dance to make the pitch probably more favourable for NI tonight.

That said, wish you were there in the Summer. The NI, (and ROI) supporters add so much more to a tournament than the 12 fans the Swiss will bring.

But they'll get the neutral support

I'll get me coat

 

[roydo]

2 red card calls bottles as well. The referee in the first leg was corrupt the full 90 minutes. My bitterness and anger will subside in the next hour or two but it's more than suspicious and nothing surprises me with the Swiss tossers blatter and infantino

Forgot about the reds tbh.

 

[Armel]

And now fifa will lead calls for VAR to cover up the fact they brought in an inexperienced corrupt ref in our biggest game in 30 years, to screw us over and benefit the country they are funded by and based in.

It wasn't a penalty but isn't that language a bit strong. Isn't it more plausible to believe that said referee was just plainly incompetent - happens quite a lot. It evens happens with video refereeing, it's being tested here in Belgium and shockingly there are still loads of bad decisions. That being said when in doubt, smaller/less powerful countries almost always get disadvantaged, especially with an inexperienced referee.

 

[ToffeeTim]

It wasn't a penalty but isn't that language a bit strong. Isn't it more plausible to believe that said referee was just plainly incompetent - happens quite a lot. It evens happens with video refereeing, it's being tested here in Belgium and shockingly there are still loads of bad decisions. That being said when in doubt, smaller/less powerful countries almost always get disadvantaged, especially with an inexperienced referee.

It probably is strong language but given the guy has no experience and the team involved was FIFAs base, well I'm suspicious.

 

[marnie]

Greeks bowing out in typical fashion.

 

[BullensBoy23]

Anyone going to Non-league day today?
Not my local team but going to FC United. Proper footie club unlike the prem sh**

What a bloody club. Going again on Tuesday, Alfreton Town at home then Gainsborough away on Saturday.
Same time as the everton game is on but you know what? who cares? Football is about enjoying urself and I enjoyed that game much better. Singing non stop and not sitting with miserable bastards when the team go backwards

 

[Toffee in Jandals]

Greeks bowing out in typical fashion.

Utter non-event of a game that was. Could have been interesting though if they had been given that penalty early on.

 

[Toffee in Jandals]

Massive night out for Gigi Buffon and friends. I'll call it now, Italy 2-0 and they'll be at Russia.

 

[Khalekan]

No way there are going to be 22 players on the pitch at the end of this Italy/Sweden game.

 

[TheBigIguana]

Referee having a nightmare

 

[Armel]

Referee having a nightmare

According to the radio commentator Sweden could have had 2 penalties already?

 

[summerisle]

Nonchalance personified.

 

[tsubaki]

According to the radio commentator Sweden could have had 2 penalties already?

3 penalties now

 

[Armel]

3 penalties now

In that case: go Sweden !