Socceroos vs Paraguay 2026 World Cup match thread 🇦🇺🇵🇾

[ClockworkOrange]

I guess it's like the old school rules where they suspend anyone who gets in a fight

This is more like being suspended because another kid said that you called them a mean name.

 

[Quicky]

Almiron red v Turkiye.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

Is that in case they hurt someone’s feelings?

I’d say it’s to stop players from saying really ugly and hurtful things (i.e. slurs and bigoted derogatory comments), either to fans, officials or other players. It makes sense in my opinion, players should grow balls and say it if they think it’s okay, then face the appropriate consequences if it’s not.

 

[derider]

This is more like being suspended because another kid said that you called them a mean name.

I mean, bullies should be suspended. I have no problem with that at all.

But this isn't like that. The rule is that you can't cover your mouth while confronting another player. All the players were told it would lead to a red card. Almiron could have called him a mean name without covering his mouth. It was reckless in the extreme. He fully deserved to be sent off just for being so stupid.

 

[NicCarBel]

I mean, bullies should be suspended. I have no problem with that at all.

But this isn't like that. The rule is that you can't cover your mouth while confronting another player. All the players were told it would lead to a red card. Almiron could have called him a mean name without covering his mouth. It was reckless in the extreme. He fully deserved to be sent off just for being so stupid.

Yeah I think this is what I meant mora @ClockworkOrange - it's obviously been brought in because there's no way they can effectively punish/work out who said what - so this is meant to just stop it at the pass. It is a little stupid, but is really the only way they can do it - short of putting a microphone on every player.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

Yeah I think this is what I meant mora @ClockworkOrange - it's obviously been brought in because there's no way they can effectively punish/work out who said what - so this is meant to just stop it at the pass. It is a little stupid, but is really the only way they can do it - short of putting a microphone on every player.

Ref cams with sound? Like how cops have them? Ref cams are thing in some leagues.

 

[NicCarBel]

Ref cams with sound? Like how cops have them?

For refs sure - but then you'd need something on every player - and that's not happening.

 

[Bbouy]

Paraguay winning is insane. Holding off a desperate and possession heavy Turkiye with 10 men for 45 minutes is nuts...

 

[Somebloke]

So if we draw or win with Paraguay we are through?

 

[TJMitchell]

How do you have 60(!) shots over 2 games and not score a goal

 

[HonestSpursFan]

For refs sure - but then you'd need something on every player - and that's not happening.

I meant you could then hear what they say to the refs, since the mic would pick it up. Obviously we’ll never know what they say to each other though.

 

[riquelmes_laces]

Almiron red v Turkiye.

Big loss for them in game 3. Helps us a lot.

 

[TJMitchell]

So if we draw or win with Paraguay we are through?

Drawn or win and we're guaranteed 2nd place

 

[NicCarBel]

I meant you could then hear what they say to the refs, since the mic would pick it up. Obviously we’ll never know what they say to each other though.

yes - and that's what Almiron was sent off for

 

[ClockworkOrange]

I mean, bullies should be suspended. I have no problem with that at all.

But this isn't like that. The rule is that you can't cover your mouth while confronting another player. All the players were told it would lead to a red card. Almiron could have called him a mean name without covering his mouth. It was reckless in the extreme. He fully deserved to be sent off just for being so stupid.

But the law says it is not ‘automatically’ a send off. Totally subjective rule. Hence stupid rule.

 

[Bbouy]

How do you have 60(!) shots over 2 games and not score a goal

Because they are empty shots from range. The Turkey game style was obvious before our game. Wing-heavy team and if they get locked up they just resort for long shot after long shot. Exactly what happened.

 

[ClockworkOrange]

How do you have 60(!) shots over 2 games and not score a goal

Surely that is a record.

 

[zimbos05]

Paraguay are very beatable. Poppa better not go into this game to be defensive and sit back.

 

[NicCarBel]

But the law says it is not ‘automatically’ a send off. Totally subjective rule. Hence stupid rule.

may/will - oh well. I guess that leaves it open for if the referee can actually hear what is said in that instance, and it doesn't warrant any punishment.

 

[Somebloke]

Paraguay are very beatable. Poppa better not go into this game to be defensive and sit back.

Agree, however knowing that a draw gets us there, Poppa will stick to Poppaball, and hope to get them on the break.