Hugely successful event it seems!
Quote from: Nightwind15 on November 14, 2014, 08:40:52 PM
Hugely successful event it seems!
I heard the announcer say it was a record-setting crowd thanks to Craven cottage for hosting this.
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Yes it was great, really enjoyed myself. The whole stadium was full, mostly columbians, and we all stood the whole match.
Thank you for having us!
Hopefully some of the spectators who haven't visited before may want to become regular supporters.
The biggest crowd the Cottage will see this season and the best footballing side the Cottage will see this season.
Colombia are awesome. They played the best football at the World Cup and haven't skipped a beat since.
Yes Columbia was very skillful and played bueatiful football. USA was very organised and disciplined though, defended well and goalie was excellant. Diffent types of football but both good
Quote from: Berserker on November 15, 2014, 06:09:10 AM
Yes Columbia was very skillful and played bueatiful football. USA was very organised and disciplined though, defended well and goalie was excellant. Diffent types of football but both good
Berserker you are being kind. We were lucky to get the pk. While it was a good test for the US we were not up for the challenge.
Very glad though that it was a success for the cottage.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XzscXgvwHXY (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XzscXgvwHXY)
Just watched the highlights. A stupid penalty to give away, and nearly saved, but what an equaliser!
Under the old offside rule it wouldn't have counted, though, and I can't but think that the offside player (who left it alone) must surely have distracted the defenders. I really preferred the rule as it was - everyone knew where they were with it.
Fun game, saw a few US supporters who hadn't seen the Cottage before say nice things about it on twitter.
As a neutral watcher, how can anyone seriously believe that a player standing clearly offside but right next to the ball cannot be involved in or be influencing the play. At the very least he is a major distraction. It is the same when a player ducks or pulls his foot away to allow a shot to go past him in similar circumstances.
If that is what the rule was introduced to allow then it is a daft rule and should be changed. Perhaps 'clearly' not involved or influencing play would be better and allow the ref to make the call.
What would the position be if he had stood still and the goalie had parried the shot back to him. Would he be deemed to have been offside at the time of the incident or because he wasn't offside at the time of the shot and it came off the keeper last he is onside.
Just seems ridiculous to me.
Wonderful atmosphere and an entertaining game.
Most fun I have had at the Cottage for some time
The American guys in the next row down swopped around so that the shortest of them was in front of me. I thought that was so gentlemanly.
Quote from: Berserker on November 14, 2014, 09:45:57 PM
Yes it was great, really enjoyed myself. The whole stadium was full, mostly columbians, and we all stood the whole match.
Note to administrators, this is how you create atmosphere at football grounds and make for a compelling matchday experience. Grounds need to offer seating of course for those who prefer it. But defined standing areas, as offered in Germany, are what football folk want. Why do we put up with so much bull from the UK's nanny state 'we know best' mentality? The constant up and down in recent weeks from H block cretins demanding, "Stand up for the Kit Symons" drives me crackers. Seat people where they can enjoy the game undisturbed and let the rest stand and enjoy football in the old traditional way. It's not rocket science.
Quote from: fulhamphil on November 15, 2014, 11:59:26 AM
Quote from: Berserker on November 14, 2014, 09:45:57 PM
Yes it was great, really enjoyed myself. The whole stadium was full, mostly columbians, and we all stood the whole match.
Note to administrators, this is how you create atmosphere at football grounds and make for a compelling matchday experience. Grounds need to offer seating of course for those who prefer it. But defined standing areas, as offered in Germany, are what football folk want. Why do we put up with so much bull from the UK's nanny state 'we know best' mentality? The constant up and down in recent weeks from H block cretins demanding, "Stand up for the Kit Symons" drives me crackers. Seat people where they can enjoy the game undisturbed and let the rest stand and enjoy football in the old traditional way. It's not rocket science.
You will find it hard to find any true football fans who will disagree with this.
I love seeing internationals at the Cottage. I was keen to go last night but family commitments ruled me out. Glad those who did had a great time.
Quote from: fulhamphil on November 15, 2014, 11:59:26 AM
Quote from: Berserker on November 14, 2014, 09:45:57 PM
Yes it was great, really enjoyed myself. The whole stadium was full, mostly columbians, and we all stood the whole match.
Note to administrators, this is how you create atmosphere at football grounds and make for a compelling matchday experience. Grounds need to offer seating of course for those who prefer it. But defined standing areas, as offered in Germany, are what football folk want. Why do we put up with so much bull from the UK's nanny state 'we know best' mentality? The constant up and down in recent weeks from H block cretins demanding, "Stand up for the Kit Symons" drives me crackers. Seat people where they can enjoy the game undisturbed and let the rest stand and enjoy football in the old traditional way. It's not rocket science.
Good point, well made.
Quote from: Holders on November 15, 2014, 08:05:27 AM
Just watched the highlights. A stupid penalty to give away, and nearly saved, but what an equaliser!
Under the old offside rule it wouldn't have counted, though, and I can't but think that the offside player (who left it alone) must surely have distracted the defenders. I really preferred the rule as it was - everyone knew where they were with it.
The offside player actually takes a few steps towards the ball. It is clearly offside and the new rule has actually spoilt the game.
What's the new rule
Quote from: domprague on November 15, 2014, 01:27:21 PM
I love seeing internationals at the Cottage. I was keen to go last night but family commitments ruled me out. Glad those who did had a great time.
Last night topped the visit from Brazil a few years back with both teams so committed it didn't feel like a friendly.
The touts must've cleaned up as there were no official tickets on sale on the day.
I was in the Hammy End surrounded by the noisiest crowd I think I've ever heard at the Cottage. It was a sea of yellow, there must have been all the Uk's entire contingent of Columbians there. I had to stand as I think every one of the crowd was standing throughout the match.
So mutch for health and safety.
The football was full blooded, I'm sure there would have been a couple of sendings off if it were a league game.
If only England would play their matches with such commitment as both the US and Colombian teams.
People said before that Altidore was a donkey but I thought he played well and would make a good front man for Fulham. As for the Colombians there were a few who could fit in.
Does anyone know what the official attendance was?
Quote from: Berserker on November 15, 2014, 02:28:06 PM
What's the new rule
That a player has to be "interfering with play" rather than simply just in an offside position. I really can't see how the Colombian couldn't have been "interfering" anyway, excellent though the goal actually was.
Quote from: Berserker on November 15, 2014, 10:43:59 AM
The American guys in the next row down swopped around so that the shortest of them was in front of me. I thought that was so gentlemanly.
That would have been a small child surely ??????????????????
Quote from: Berserker on November 15, 2014, 10:43:59 AM
The American guys in the next row down swopped around so that the shortest of them was in front of me. I thought that was so gentlemanly.
They were obviously from the Peoples Republic of South Texas
Quote from: Beamer on November 15, 2014, 09:09:57 AM
As a neutral watcher, how can anyone seriously believe that a player standing clearly offside but right next to the ball cannot be involved in or be influencing the play. At the very least he is a major distraction. It is the same when a player ducks or pulls his foot away to allow a shot to go past him in similar circumstances.
If that is what the rule was introduced to allow then it is a daft rule and should be changed. Perhaps 'clearly' not involved or influencing play would be better and allow the ref to make the call.
What would the position be if he had stood still and the goalie had parried the shot back to him. Would he be deemed to have been offside at the time of the incident or because he wasn't offside at the time of the shot and it came off the keeper last he is onside.
Just seems ridiculous to me.
To me Guzan moved to his right to cover the offside player so he did effect the run of play. Clearly off sides. The second goal, however, was a beautiful example of two quick players reacting to the ball. Columbia is a class side.
Quote from: ScalleysDad on November 15, 2014, 04:45:41 PM
Quote from: Berserker on November 15, 2014, 10:43:59 AM
The American guys in the next row down swopped around so that the shortest of them was in front of me. I thought that was so gentlemanly.
That would have been a small child surely ??????????????????
The stands are stepped down by about 6 inch's each row, so if the American was 5 foot 7 inch tall I would just be able to see over his head, taking into account my eyes are 3 inches down my forehead and not stuck on top like a frog
Quote from: Berserker on November 15, 2014, 05:45:30 PM
Quote from: ScalleysDad on November 15, 2014, 04:45:41 PM
Quote from: Berserker on November 15, 2014, 10:43:59 AM
The American guys in the next row down swopped around so that the shortest of them was in front of me. I thought that was so gentlemanly.
That would have been a small child surely ??????????????????
The stands are stepped down by about 6 inch's each row, so if the American was 5 foot 7 inch tall I would just be able to see over his head, taking into account my eyes are 3 inches down my forehead and not stuck on top like a frog
So, sort of like your avatar? LOL
Quote from: YankeeJim on November 15, 2014, 05:47:23 PM
Quote from: Berserker on November 15, 2014, 05:45:30 PM
Quote from: ScalleysDad on November 15, 2014, 04:45:41 PM
Quote from: Berserker on November 15, 2014, 10:43:59 AM
The American guys in the next row down swopped around so that the shortest of them was in front of me. I thought that was so gentlemanly.
That would have been a small child surely ??????????????????
The stands are stepped down by about 6 inch's each row, so if the American was 5 foot 7 inch tall I would just be able to see over his head, taking into account my eyes are 3 inches down my forehead and not stuck on top like a frog
So, sort of like your avatar? LOL
Blimey. Have you ever had a flaming arrow catch you right between the shoulder blades. Brace yourself. 049:gif
Hey Mrs B do you mean the amphibian or the French?
Amphibian.
Been setting up the house and caring for a brand new puppy (mini Golden Doodle -- half mini-Golden Retriever and half mini-poodle), so I've missed all games today. Heard the U.S. lost but that a number of key players were absent from the squad. MLS playoffs, I guess. I had this circled on my calendar. Damn!
