World Cup 2010 Discussion Thread (may contain spoilers)

[MacBean]

I realize its easy to take potshots as we sit in front of our TVs with DVRs, rewind, and slow motion, not to mention the benefit of all the TV cameras with different points of view. The officials have a tough time.

We saw two US players being held down securely in embraces while their goal was denied. Australian player makes a light tug on another's shirt and it becomes a penalty for Italy that ties the game that might have belonged to Australia; not even judgments. The cup is being decided by poor officiating and there isn't much anyone can do about it really. They do their best, but our living room eyes are better.

The New Zealand - Italian game was most exciting and impressive. Italy played well, but New Zealand out-headed the Italians completely in set pieces; not a single goal out of 13 corner kicks! The Italian corner kicks went sailing over the heads of everyone too often. The ball really flies. I would think soon I'd like to see shots on goal from the corner; that's always fun. I got a few goals that way when young, and I've seen a Brazilian do it frequently in years past (1982?)