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Thread #70186   Message #1210711
Posted By: C-flat
19-Jun-04 - 10:32 PM
Thread Name: BS: Euro 2004
Subject: RE: BS: Euro 2004
I agree Wolfgang, the off-side decision was ridiculous but, technically, under the new rules, it can be argued to be fair.
Nistelroy continued to walk back to an on-side position untill his team-mate had passed him, before turning back in towards goal to receive the ball to score.
I don't know how a player can be regarded as "passive" inside the penalty area, which-ever way he's facing, but that's the rule.
It's a bad rule that is too open to interpretation and one probably made by someone who has never played the game.
Nevertheless, the best match so far. The gap in standard between the, supposed, main European sides with the big-name players and the rest has now closed. I think this year it could go to any of the teams I've seen, which makes for an interesting competition.
C-flat.(passive)