[CL] Champions League 2012/13 (13 Viewers)

[Alen]

Yeah, I also think that Nani didn't see Arbeloa and he was simply going for the ball.

 

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[HAZEM]

tbh i fear the German sides.. specially Dortmound this guys with juse are the most teams that spit blood while playin'.. a final between us and bayeren will be just epic!

 

[Salvatore]

We'll see what happens in the next round but it seems destined for Madrid to win this CL and for Ronaldo to finally overcome Messi in something.

But they do not look unbeatable, that is a certainty.

They don't seem that comfortable to play directly when a team is looking to defend, but I'd be concerned about them countering against a 3 man defence.

 

[Trequartista]

It was a yellow card because of high studs, but not a red, there was no intent to injure.

 

[Völler]

It was an orange card.
The red can be justified, but it's harsh, no doubt about it. I would have given a yellow myself (and as we all know I am a great referee).

 

[GordoDeCentral]

how many players blindly go up like that knowing a defender challenge will be there?? that was extremely reckless and dangerous

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

COmpletely forgot there was another game today

 

[Roman]

Man.utd is ouuuttt
Hate this club.

And i don't care if we have to play Madrid.We can beat them.
Fuck united.

 

[GordoDeCentral]

since when is malicious intent a prerequisite for a red card?

 

[Zacheryah]

how many players blindly go up like that knowing a defender challenges will be there?? that was extremely reckless and dangerous

Its the same like going for a header with ellbows slashing around


you might not intent it, but you know the consequenses

OFFCOURSE he saw the defender comming, yet he took the decision. How on earth could that collission have been avoided

 

[Klin]

how many players blindly go up like that knowing a defender challenges will be there?? that was extremely reckless and dangerous

Seriously, you can't pull your leg up that way in that part of the pitch and don't expect a defender to come near the ball in a situation like that. I think Nani's reaction convinced the ref with his intentions.

 

[Vinny Del Pogba]

since when is malicious intent a prerequisite for a red card?

This.

 

[MikeM]

They don't seem that comfortable to play directly when a team is looking to defend, but I'd be concerned about them countering against a 3 man defence.

Well without Marcelo they are not getting any fullbacks involved in the play. I don't rate Alonso either in that particular Madrid setup. And Mourinho usually plays a deadweight beside him as it is.

It's hard to say though because Man U had a great plan against them. Their pace on the outside forced Madrid's fullbacks back even if they wanted to go forward.

I think we'd probably utilize something in the opposite direction. See, our problem that we suck at countering is going to eventually rear it's ugly head. If we tried Man U's tactics, Madrid would see no problem to push players forward. We don't have the pace to scare them back. Then maybe we'd opt to try and play possession and risk monster counter attack opportunities which I'm positive Bonucci, in particular, would get eaten alive against.

 

[X Æ A-12]

since when is malicious intent a prerequisite for a red card?

It isn't.

 

[Ahmed]

last time there wasn't a british side in the quarters was in 1996...

No prizes for guessing who won the CL that year

you sure about this Andy? have tweeted it, will be flamed hard if its wrong lol.

 

[JCK]

Ok, now after many replays, I change my mind, it wasn't harsh. That was a red card any day of the week.

 

[Ventus]

Man.utd is ouuuttt
Hate this club.

And i don't care if we have to play Madrid.We can beat them.
$#@! united.

YES

YES

YES

 

[Zacheryah]

What a perfect night if football

butthurt closet man u supporters
EPL probably kicked out

Borussia trough so they can be drawn to madrid (lol) or bayern (lol) next round

 

[GordoDeCentral]

Its the same like going for a header with ellbows slashing around


you might not intent it, but you know the consequenses

OFFCOURSE he saw the defender comming, yet he took the decision. How on earth could that collission have been avoided

Seriously, you can't pull your leg up that way in that part of the pitch and don't expect a defender to come near the ball in a situation like that. I think Nani's reaction convinced the ref with his intentions.

This.

It isn't.

it's a clear red for me, that kick could have caused a lot of damage

 

[MikeM]

Its the same like going for a header with ellbows slashing around


you might not intent it, but you know the consequenses

OFFCOURSE he saw the defender comming, yet he took the decision. How on earth could that collission have been avoided

Yes. But those elbows on headers always earn a yellow card unless the player pulls a De Rossi on McBride and tries to splatter his brains, which is intent.

There is no power behind Nani's leg, he's trying to cradle a ball. It's not a stamp or a tackle! It's just a loose foot. It doesn't even hurt. His leg recoils instantly because it's just a limp leg trying to take a ball down.