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#2,702
#2,702
volball625 said:
Order of teams I want in next round (from most to least)

1. Madrid
2. Apoel
3. Benfica
4. Chelsea
5. Marseille
6. Bayern München
7. AC Milan
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Teams that I want, from most to least:
1. Benfica
2. Chelsea
3. Apoel
4. Marseille
5. Madrid
6. AC Milan
7. Barca

Knowing our luck in draws, we will probably get Barca.
 
#2,704
#2,704
Question for anyone who might be in the know...

In CL league games where extra time is involved in the second leg, does the away goals rule still apply once extra time starts? I can't off the top of my head remember a game where it came up, but it was never really clarified during the game yesterday, so I wasn't sure if Chelsea would have been out because of away goals if Napoli had gotten a goal in extra time or if the game would have just gone to penalties if both teams had scored.
 
#2,705
#2,705
bleedorange0037 said:
Question for anyone who might be in the know...

In CL league games where extra time is involved in the second leg, does the away goals rule still apply once extra time starts? I can't off the top of my head remember a game where it came up, but it was never really clarified during the game yesterday, so I wasn't sure if Chelsea would have been out because of away goals if Napoli had gotten a goal in extra time or if the game would have just gone to penalties if both teams had scored.
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I believe it still does.
 
#2,706
#2,706
bleedorange0037 said:
Question for anyone who might be in the know...

In CL league games where extra time is involved in the second leg, does the away goals rule still apply once extra time starts? I can't off the top of my head remember a game where it came up, but it was never really clarified during the game yesterday, so I wasn't sure if Chelsea would have been out because of away goals if Napoli had gotten a goal in extra time or if the game would have just gone to penalties if both teams had scored.
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Away goals still count in extra time. If aggregate and away goals are tied after extra time, then it will go to penalties.
 
#2,707
#2,707
They should change that. It should go straight to penalties after regulation if it's tied after the 2nd game.
 
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#2,708
#2,708
tvolsfan said:
They should change that. It should go straight to penalties after regulation if it's tied after the 2nd game.
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Why should they get rid of extra time? If anything they should get rid of penalties. It's exciting for the fans but a bad way of deciding important games.
 
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#2,710
#2,710
volball625 said:
Gives that him team 30 extra minutes to use their home field advantage to get an extra goal.
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Extra time actually helps the away team more. If teams are tied 2-2 with each game finishing 1-1 in regulation and then each team scores a goal in extra time, then the away team would win because they now have one more away goal.
 
#2,712
#2,712
Roughneck said:
Why should they get rid of extra time? If anything they should get rid of penalties. It's exciting for the fans but a bad way of deciding important games.
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Roughneck said:
Extra time actually helps the away team more. If teams are tied 2-2 with each game finishing 1-1 in regulation and then each team scores a goal in extra time, then the away team would win because they now have one more away goal.
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They should get rid of it because it's not fair. The away goals tiebreaker itself is stupid. Not allowing it to be applied evenly is worse.
 
#2,713
#2,713
I believe this is the first team anthem in the MLS. Written by Steinekker, or something. He was the drummer for The Used.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa1DJ008t9Y[/youtube]
 
#2,714
#2,714
tvolsfan said:
They should get rid of it because it's not fair. The away goals tiebreaker itself is stupid. Not allowing it to be applied evenly is worse.
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You got a better idea? I'm sure FIFA have NEVER had any other ideas. It's better than just settling it with PK's and it keeps the visiting team from just sitting back and playing defense the whole match.

I look at it like this, is it doesn't bother the players, it doesn't bother me.
 
#2,718
#2,718
Godfatha said:
Eh could be a worse draw. The Barcelona - AC Milan game should be fun.
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You think it's bad?

Real Madrid v Apeol
Bayern vs Marseille

Barcelona v AC Milan
Chelsea v Benfica

That sets up two amazing semifinal games. I'm just glad we didn't get some combination of Apeol, Marseille and Benfica playing each other and guaranteeing one of those three will make the next round. If I'm being picky, I would like to swap Milan and Chelsea, just so I can see Chelsea lose as soon as possible, but I'll take a (likely) semi round of RM vs. Bayern and Barca vs. Chelsea any year.
 
#2,719
#2,719
Roughneck said:
You got a better idea? I'm sure FIFA have NEVER had any other ideas. It's better than just settling it with PK's and it keeps the visiting team from just sitting back and playing defense the whole match.

I look at it like this, is it doesn't bother the players, it doesn't bother me.
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This is the best argument for it.
 
#2,720
#2,720
Of course we get the team I wanted the least. Should be an exciting quarterfinal though. FUUUU Madrid for getting Apeol. Just have to hope Bayern can progress to give Madrid at least a little resistance before the final.
 
#2,721
#2,721
Roughneck said:
You got a better idea? I'm sure FIFA have NEVER had any other ideas. It's better than just settling it with PK's and it keeps the visiting team from just sitting back and playing defense the whole match.

I look at it like this, is it doesn't bother the players, it doesn't bother me.
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There are obvious issues with penalties, but at least the winner of a shootout is winning something. Not much is more idiotic than watching a team tie 0-0 and then 1-1 and have one be declared the 'winner.'
 
#2,722
#2,722
NochNoch said:
You think it's bad?

Real Madrid v Apeol
Bayern vs Marseille

Barcelona v AC Milan
Chelsea v Benfica

That sets up two amazing semifinal games. I'm just glad we didn't get some combination of Apeol, Marseille and Benfica playing each other and guaranteeing one of those three will make the next round. If I'm being picky, I would like to swap Milan and Chelsea, just so I can see Chelsea lose as soon as possible, but I'll take a (likely) semi round of RM vs. Bayern and Barca vs. Chelsea any year.
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Don't think it's bad at all. The semi's should be a lot of fun.
 
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