Another south american team through,anyway we have some great games lined up for the very near future .
Man I really feel for that defenseman that missed. Never scored a goal in his life and they put him up there. WTF was the coach thinking with so many other strikers available. Extra time was quite exciting since it opened up the game with tired players. Gratz Paraguay!
the japanese player who missed.... he should be very ashamed of himself. It's a fucking penalty kick and there's no reason you should miss at the pro level unless it gets defended by the goalie
pffftt...it doesn't even compare to Roberto Baggio's shank in '94.
the japanese player who missed.... he should be very ashamed of himself. It's a fucking penalty kick and there's no reason you should miss at the pro level unless it gets defended by the goalie
He was going to have to go up eventually. Easier to do it 3rd with less pressure than a "do or die" kick. Unfortunately, he still missed.
Meanwhile in Japan...
any time Japan loses.. I'm happy
It's easy to say that from your sofa and TV but taking penalties at the world cup with nerves and tiredness its a different story,there have been quite a few famous/great players that have missed penalties and it will happen again.
Another factor is the ball is lighter then previous world cup balls ie... it goes up higher then you expect.
these are professional athletes we are talking about. They have been playing football their whole life and should be prepared for this type of shit. I am sad that Japan lost and I blame the coach for putting in that defender who has never scored a goal in his life
these are professional athletes we are talking about. They have been playing football their whole life and should be prepared for this type of shit. I am sad that Japan lost and I blame the coach for putting in that defender who has never scored a goal in his life
Do you watch football?..how many times have we seen good/great players from various world cup teams miss great chances in the world cup let alone penalties,end of the day they are only human no matter how professional or how much training they get.
Btw you can't really blame the coach,he can't guarantee the player or any player will score,its down to the player at the end of the day.
It's not about guaranteeing they score, it's about setting yourself up with the best possible players TO score. If they went to the 10th penalty kick and they HAD to use Komano and he missed it the way he did, then it was his responsibility.
The coach needs to put players in the best possible scenario for themselves and the team. You do not send out a player who has NEVER scored internationally in the first round of PK's to determine if you get eliminated or go through. It was stupid.
Anyways, onto Portugal vs Spain! GOOO SPAIN! Torres better show up tonight.
Let's go Villa! Let's go Espana!!! :awe:
KT
I understand the eventuality of the situation but, you at least want to get to the point of "do or die" and putting in people that have actually scored goals first would be a good way of getting there. Just have to wonder tactically what the coach was thinking. I don't think there is ever "less" pressure when taking PK's at the World Cup.
They HAVE put their best players to score, all the teams practice penalties and have a good idea which players are mentally the most stable to take those shots. Maybe he does that often for his club, or was good in trainings, who knows.It's not about guaranteeing they score, it's about setting yourself up with the best possible players TO score. If they went to the 10th penalty kick and they HAD to use Komano and he missed it the way he did, then it was his responsibility.
The coach needs to put players in the best possible scenario for themselves and the team. You do not send out a player who has NEVER scored internationally in the first round of PK's to determine if you get eliminated or go through. It was stupid.
Damn it! Spain could have scored like 5!