Canada Soccer Part VII: Copa America Semifinal Edition

[CanadianFlyer88]

Incredible result for a team that must have been so demoralized after all that's gone on this week.

That save by Sheridan will live on in memory for ages if they can find their way into the knockout stage and bag a medal.

 

[al secord]

It's coming home

 

[Blender]

A win on Wednesday and they can pull off what looked to be an impossible feat.

 

[Mobiandi]

Yeah, the truth can be inconvenient at times.

This line of argument reminds me of the Ben Johnson apologists.

"See! Everyone in the race ended up getting caught for cheating!"

Yes, including our guy, Ben Johnson, who was also a cheater.

Westhead is simply telling the story, nothing more.

It's also a bigger issue then NZ, it's been reported it's been going on for years. What would you suggest a guy like Rick does? Sit on the info and not report it?

Sid sure, his takes are usually just for clicks.

This:

https://x.com/i/web/status/1817382644557942830

What’s the story being told here? These reporters, with limited knowledge of soccer, are writing sensationalist articles and tweets trying to score brownie points with the soccer community while feigning a dedication to integrity in sports. It’s shoddy reporting

 

[NyQuil]

What’s the story being told here? These reporters, with limited knowledge of soccer, are writing sensationalist articles and tweets trying to score brownie points with the soccer community while feigning a dedication to integrity in sports. It’s shoddy reporting

What’s sensationalist here?

We broke the rules and got caught, and guess what, we’ve been doing it for awhile.

 

[Peen]

Anyone who criticizes westhead makes me cringe

 

[Cloned]

What are the scenarios for advancing in the third game now?

Edit - seems like all that has to happen is we beat Colombia and France doesn’t lose to NZ by an absurd amount.

 

[Blender]

What are the scenarios for advancing in the third game now?

They win and they advance. They draw or lose and they don't.

 

[robertmac43]

Such a high right now. Go complete the job Wednesday against Columbia.

 

[CuuuJooo]

Still have to beat Columbia.

Also, HA HA HA EAT IT, FIFA.

 

[Javaman]

What are the scenarios for advancing in the third game now?

Since goal differential is the tie-breaker, there's a crazy chance Canada could still win the group:

If Canada beats Colombia and NZ beats France, all 4 teams finish with 3 points but Canada would have the best goal differential.

 

[ahmedou]

We outclassed France in France. With the Men's National Team. And with the Women's National Team. During June. And during July.

 

[Tuggy]

Great job ladies.

f*** the coaches.

 

[Cloned]

Since goal differential is the tie-breaker, there's a crazy chance Canada could still win the group:

If Canada beats Colombia and NZ beats France, all 4 teams finish with 3 points but Canada would have the best goal differential.

In theory yes but NZ would also have to not beat France by an absurd amount.

They win and they advance. They draw or lose and they don't.

What’s the second tiebreaker after GD?

 

[Scandale du Jour]

What a HUGE win! Now, go best Colombia and we get a shot at defending our gold.

 

[robertmac43]

What’s the story being told here? These reporters, with limited knowledge of soccer, are writing sensationalist articles and tweets trying to score brownie points with the soccer community while feigning a dedication to integrity in sports. It’s shoddy reporting

Years of systematically using drones to spy on other teams? What's sensational about that, it's literally what happened. No reputable source is making anything up or adding to the story to make it more dramatic.

 

[Javaman]

In theory yes but NZ would also have to not beat France by an absurd amount.


What’s the second tiebreaker after GD?

Total goals scored in the group matches.

 

[Mobiandi]

What’s sensationalist here?

We broke the rules and got caught, and guess what, we’ve been doing it for awhile.

Comparing it to what Ben Johnson did is not overdramatic in the slightest? This isn’t even the most controversial thing to happen in Olympic soccer this week but the members of the Canadian media are determined to make sure the players and fans suffer the consequences.

The government of Canada didn’t suspend their funding of Hockey Canada this fast despite the multiple instances of sexual misconduct coming to light.

 

[Blender]

What’s the second tiebreaker after GD?

The ranking of teams in the group stage will be determined as follows:

1. Points obtained in all group matches (three points for a win, one for a draw, none for a defeat);
2. Goal difference in all group matches;
3. Number of goals scored in all group matches;
4. Points obtained in the matches played between the teams in question;
5. Goal difference in the matches played between the teams in question;
6. Number of goals scored in the matches played between the teams in question;
7. Fair play points in all group matches (only one deduction could be applied to a player in a single match):
   • Yellow card: −1 point;
   • Indirect red card (second yellow card): −3 points;
   • Direct red card: −4 points;
   • Yellow card and direct red card: −5 points;
8. Drawing of lots.

 

[Cloned]

Total goals scored in the group matches.

The ranking of teams in the group stage will be determined as follows:

1. Points obtained in all group matches (three points for a win, one for a draw, none for a defeat);
2. Goal difference in all group matches;
3. Number of goals scored in all group matches;
4. Points obtained in the matches played between the teams in question;
5. Goal difference in the matches played between the teams in question;
6. Number of goals scored in the matches played between the teams in question;
7. Fair play points in all group matches (only one deduction could be applied to a player in a single match):
   • Yellow card: −1 point;
   • Indirect red card (second yellow card): −3 points;
   • Direct red card: −4 points;
   • Yellow card and direct red card: −5 points;
8. Drawing of lots.

Seems like there could be a rare scenario where we win but still don’t advance I think. But I think it’s unlikely.

 

[NyQuil]

Comparing it to what Ben Johnson did is not overdramatic in the slightest? This isn’t even the most controversial thing to happen in Olympic soccer this week but the members of the Canadian media are determined to make sure the players and fans suffer the consequences.

The government of Canada didn’t suspend their funding of Hockey Canada this fast despite the multiple instances of sexual misconduct coming to light.

How is the Government of Canada suspending funding Rick Westhead’s fault?

You’re finding a lot of creative ways to denigrate everyone aside from the actual cheaters.

Ben Johnson’s infraction was far more severe and unsurprisingly so was his punishment.

 

[Blender]

Seems like there could be a rare scenario where we win but still don’t advance I think. But I think it’s unlikely.

No. Canada has a higher GD than Columbia right now, which means if we win we at worst finish 2nd.

 

[robertmac43]

How is the Government of Canada suspending funding Rick Westhead’s fault?

Lol yeah, I keep seeing this online and it makes me laugh every time.... Rick's just doing his job.

 

[Javaman]

Seems like there could be a rare scenario where we win but still don’t advance I think. But I think it’s unlikely.

No. If Canada wins they finish ahead of Colombia based on goal differential and also ahead of the loser of the NZ/France match.

A win means Canada finishes either first or second in their pool and advances to the next round.

 

[Cloned]

No. Canada has a higher GD than Columbia right now, which means if we win we at worst finish 2nd.

No. If Canada wins they finish ahead of Colombia based on goal differential and also ahead of the loser of the NZ/France match.

A win means Canada finishes either first or second in their pool and advances to the next round.

Isn’t it possible for Canada to beat Colombia by 1 goal only and for NZ to beat France by an absurd amount?