Liverpool v Real Madrid. Match thread

[Vindec]

Re: Liverpool v Real Madrid. Match thread

but it came off a liverpool player's knee...hence not offside....

The commentary team including an ex ref suggests it was ruled offside because the ball, though it came off a Liverpool player, was not actually passed deliberately hence offside. That's a new one on me and it seems the ex pros on the commentary team are equally baffled.

[UNDERHILL1927]

Re: Liverpool v Real Madrid. Match thread

but it came off a liverpool player's knee...hence not offside....

It’s because apparently it was unintentional from the Liverpool player. Ummmm he slid back defending and you’re telling me he didn’t mean to connect with the ball? Ridiculous rule. Why have they over complicated a simple rule?

[blue matt]

Re: Liverpool v Real Madrid. Match thread

The commentary team including an ex ref suggests it was ruled offside because the ball, though it came off a Liverpool player, was not actually passed deliberately hence offside. That's a new one on me and it seems the ex pros on the commentary team are equally baffled.

of the knee = deflection ? ? ? ?

they bottled the decision

[Wales-Bales]

Re: Liverpool v Real Madrid. Match thread

but it came off a liverpool player's knee...hence not offside....

I think it's one for the refs, even the players can't work it out.

[The Lone Gunman]

Re: Liverpool v Real Madrid. Match thread

they bottled the decision

On the contrary, the easier thing to do would have been to award a goal.

[Des Parrot]

Re: Liverpool v Real Madrid. Match thread

The commentary team including an ex ref suggests it was ruled offside because the ball, though it came off a Liverpool player, was not actually passed deliberately hence offside. That's a new one on me and it seems the ex pros on the commentary team are equally baffled.

That’s 100% correct, same as a deflection or unintentional back pass to the keeper.

[Wales-Bales]

Re: Liverpool v Real Madrid. Match thread

That’s 100% correct, same as a deflection.

But it was a Liverpool player who played it onto his knee.

[UNDERHILL1927]

Re: Liverpool v Real Madrid. Match thread

But it was a Liverpool player who played it onto his knee.

Unintentionally apparently. Bullshit

[Wales-Bales]

Re: Liverpool v Real Madrid. Match thread

Interesting tactics so far, Liverpool in control, but I'm expecting to see something from Venicius Jr against the run of play.

Boom!

[the other bob wilson]

Re: Liverpool v Real Madrid. Match thread

Anyone else think that goal was coming, Liverpool have been toothless after the first fifteen minutes.

[Wales-Bales]

Re: Liverpool v Real Madrid. Match thread

Anyone else think that goal was coming, Liverpool have been toothless after the first fifteen minutes.

I'd credit Ancelotti for defending deep and negating the initial Liverpool pressure.

[Maurice Swan]

Re: Liverpool v Real Madrid. Match thread

Anyone else think that goal was coming, Liverpool have been toothless after the first fifteen minutes.

Yep...cannot see them coming back in this one....

[Wales-Bales]

Re: Liverpool v Real Madrid. Match thread

Yep...cannot see them coming back in this one....

Their not done yet, but Real have the better tactical options from the bench. (Rodrygo, Camavinga).

[the other bob wilson]

Re: Liverpool v Real Madrid. Match thread

I'd credit Ancelotti for defending deep and negating the initial Liverpool pressure.

Yes, Ancelotti goes under the radar somewhat in this country, but his CV is as impressive as anyones.

[Des Parrot]

Re: Liverpool v Real Madrid. Match thread

Alexander Arnold continues to be a liability.