| Fifaguy360 said: It would have been a team effort if Sunderland intentionally drew to give Man City an advtange. Kinda like an opponent at a poker table showing you his cards so you better odds at winning. It definitely becomes a team effort there. Since Sunderland weren't in cahoots (I assume) with Man City it is not called a team effort. Your teammates are definitely on your side and contributing to the success. No one shot or save defines the win but rather the culmination of 5 shots and 5 save attempts. I dont believe league matches should have penalties because a) it is not a knockout round so there is no need to determine a winner b) the league gets very interesting with draws as only 1 point is awarded. You get into it situations where 1 or 2 points are the difference between a championship or not, relegation or not, CL spot or not where a win is a must. I agree with your view on extra time. |
Of course Sunderland drew intentionally! I mean, they probably would've liked a win, but I'm sure they were content with tying a strong Man United. And City was even happier that Sunderland managed a draw. And at bolded: not a single game decides the league table after a matchday, 19 do (in England at least). This isn't like poker at all. All teams know what results lead to what standings. Once again, you're not on the same team just because you benefit from another's actions. There has to be actual teamwork involved. There is none in a penalty shootout.
The other remarks weren't directed at you if you agree with me. I just saw some other people saying stuff like that in this thread.
