GMRwings1983 8,802 Report post Posted March 6, 2013 I'll ask those of you who are "more in the know": Was that "the right call"? 50/50 call, I think. I would have called it yellow. I didn't see intent to injure. At the same time, it was a careless play by Nani, raising his foot like that. Anytime you do that and hit a player, you know certain refs will hand out the red card. Shame the game had to be decided like that, though. Also, it's hard to feel sorry for Man U. I've seen them screw so many poor English teams in similar fashion, especially at Old Trafford. It was good to see a call go against them like that for a change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barciur 5 Report post Posted March 8, 2013 Yes there was a lot of debate about the red card, but the general consesus from the experts - especially other referees - is that UEFA wants those tackles to be red cards and that's how they teach them to ref at the international level. In the Premier League or some other national leagues, it's likely that you will see only a yellow for that, but in the Champions League it's going to be a red card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted March 8, 2013 I thought the "best acting awards" had come and gone; obviously not. The foul appears to glance off the arm and lands on the side of the fouled player, followed by the fouled player falling and grabbing his stomach, not unlike a perp being shot in an episode of Law & Order. Thanks to the Internet, I now know what 999 means in the UK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
germanwing 154 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 The red card was a joke in my opinion. Nani just tried to controll the ball. Bad call! But an amazing game from Barca tonight against Milan. 4-0 and a lot of chances. Many interesting teams have already qualified for the QF. Juventus Turin Paris St. Germain Borussia Dortmund Real Madrid FC Barcelona . . . Galatasaray Istanbul With Bayern (i hope) and Malaga/Porto there´ll be 6 really good teams and 2 surprises (Galatasaray and Porto/Malaga). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,802 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 The red card was a joke in my opinion. Nani just tried to controll the ball. Bad call! But an amazing game from Barca tonight against Milan. 4-0 and a lot of chances. Many interesting teams have already qualified for the QF. Juventus Turin Paris St. Germain Borussia Dortmund Real Madrid FC Barcelona . . . Galatasaray Istanbul With Bayern (i hope) and Malaga/Porto there´ll be 6 really good teams and 2 surprises (Galatasaray and Porto/Malaga). Barca is Barca, but I can't pick them to win this tournament. With their defensive troubles on counterattacks, they match up poorly against Bayern, Real and Dortmund. The next draw will be interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
germanwing 154 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 Holy sh...! This was a heartbreaking game the final minutes. Bayern Munich advances to the QF despite losing to Arsenal 0-2! Draw for the QF will be this friday with Bayern and Malaga completing the teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barciur 5 Report post Posted March 16, 2013 Holy sh...! This was a heartbreaking game the final minutes. Bayern Munich advances to the QF despite losing to Arsenal 0-2! Draw for the QF will be this friday with Bayern and Malaga completing the teams. Such a shame. We were so close. Congrats to Bayern anyway. You will have a tough time with Juventus I feel. What are your thoughts on that draw? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,802 Report post Posted March 16, 2013 Such a shame. We were so close. Congrats to Bayern anyway. You will have a tough time with Juventus I feel. What are your thoughts on that draw? It's just like Arsenal to have their best game and win of the season, and have it not matter. 1 barciur reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted March 20, 2013 Gutted no more English sides in the Champions League. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,802 Report post Posted March 20, 2013 Gutted no more English sides in the Champions League. Serves them right for being arrogant and overrated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
germanwing 154 Report post Posted April 2, 2013 Bayern with a 2-0 win over Juve! Great game, best chances to advance to the semi final. PSG ties the game late against Barca. 2-2 @barciur Juve wasn´t my favorite choice, but the first leg worked out very well for us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
germanwing 154 Report post Posted April 16, 2013 The semi-finals are drawn: FC Bayern Munich - FC Barcelona Bor. Dortmund - Real Madrid Germany - Spain for the semi-finals. should be tough games... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barciur 5 Report post Posted April 18, 2013 Will be very interesting. I would prefer a Bayern-Real final! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,802 Report post Posted April 20, 2013 Will be very interesting. I would prefer a Bayern-Real final! That's what I envision happening as well, although I'd prefer Barca in the final. Bayern has the best overall team, with the best season and the fewest weaknesses. Question is, will they finally get over the hump or will they choke again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted April 22, 2013 Luis Suarez is sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
germanwing 154 Report post Posted April 23, 2013 Wow, what a game.Bayern just destroyed Barca 4-0! Wembley, here we come!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,802 Report post Posted April 24, 2013 Wow, what a game. Bayern just destroyed Barca 4-0! Wembley, here we come!! You think they'll actually win the Final this time? Or join Buffalo Bills territory? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
germanwing 154 Report post Posted May 1, 2013 And another great performance... 3-0 Bayern! A historic german final in Wembley! @GMRwings Well, it´s a final...everything is possible. But Bayern plays very well this season. So i strongly believe, that Bayern will win this game! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted May 6, 2013 Go Dortmund can't stand clubs like Munnich Sent from my BlackBerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted May 9, 2013 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted May 11, 2013 Man bites dog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,802 Report post Posted May 11, 2013 It's just like Manchester City to lose to a s*** team like Wigan. Mancini should be fired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
germanwing 154 Report post Posted May 25, 2013 FINALLY... Bayern Munich Champions League Winner 2013!!!!!!!! 1 glasgowcelticwing reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted May 27, 2013 Soccer is so boring! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,802 Report post Posted May 27, 2013 Soccer is so boring! That explains why it's the most popular sport in the world, and is growing rapidly in the US. 2 glasgowcelticwing and germanwing reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
