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In reply to the discussion: We just witnessed the worst aspect of soccer - *spoilers* [View all]Goodheart
(5,308 posts)80. No, it's not like other sports.
It's so sparse on tactics that penalties too often play an inordinate role in the outcomes.
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Intentional grounding in Football is one and an intentional foul in Basketball is another.
mobeau69
Jul 2019
#27
Wrong. Targeting in football is intent. Basketball also has intent levels of ejection.
Funtatlaguy
Jul 2019
#28
I didnt watch that shit intentionally.was captive at a sports bar. Don't assume.
Funtatlaguy
Jul 2019
#31
So, you're saying players should play any way they want and not be penalized?
gratuitous
Jul 2019
#17
You called the penalty 'random'. That shows you don't understand (nt)
muriel_volestrangler
Jul 2019
#62
If you don't perceive the tactics involved, I'll wager you've never played the game,
Denzil_DC
Jul 2019
#108
Sports penalties are not about intent. And penalties in all sports can decide the game
Buckeyeblue
Jul 2019
#61
that a "cheap" goal was scored after a penalty you don't think deserves to be a penalty.
onenote
Jul 2019
#86
do you think it deserves to be a penalty when someone makes conduct as in this instance
onenote
Jul 2019
#93
I've watched plenty of football games where penalties have played a significant role in the outcomes
onenote
Jul 2019
#83
I find golf, American football, and bowling stultifyingly dull. A few others, too.
3catwoman3
Jul 2019
#98
The planning, elements, tactics, positioning, specialization in warfare are complex.
Goodheart
Jul 2019
#115
As a general note to everyone (because a lot of people have gotten this wrong):
Music Man
Jul 2019
#118