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Today, a Japanese coach, Michiteru Mita, broke down in tears in front of journalists and cameramen at a post match press conference. Here’s why (THREAD):
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If you wanted to go to extremes, you can truly replicate the "knockout feel" of a PSO by the winning getting the full three points and the loser getting nothing. But maybe just start with the winner getting the one point.
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The concept has merit but there has to be something real on the line. It would be better if you lose the PSO you don't get any points. You have to win the PSO to earn the point from drawing. Suddenly, something is on the line and the pressure of a real PSO is replicated
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But having watched seven draws now, I don’t believe the PSOs are replicating that at all. Because each team is guaranteed a point, there's nothing really on the line. You don't LOSE anything by losing, and you only gain one point by winning.
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My thoughts on the penalty shootout after a draw in the Australian Championship. Initially I was for it: it’s difficult to replicate the pressure of a PSO at training, so any excuse to do it in a competitive match is good practice for Australian football.
Australia is currently playing Israel in the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup.
Watch on DAZN (free account registration needed) and choose the "Pitch 9B" stream.
This is Australia's second match of the World Cup, after defeating Haiti in their opening match
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What a moment for Australian football #AustraliaCup
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I reckon this club Adelaide is playing against has spelt their name wrong #ACLtwo
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Since September 2024, Socceroos have played ten competitive matches with only one loss (USA at the World Cup). Includes a win and draw against Japan, a win and draw against Saudi, plus four points in the World Cup against Türkiye and Paraguay to finish second in the group.
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We are actually so good when we have Irankinda, McGree and Bos on the park.
Add in Toure when he's fit.
#Socceroos
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I hope they let Grozos lift the trophy. Banning red-carded players from being at the trophy presentation is one of the dumb football rules which I hate #AustraliaCup
Have you ever seen a better golden goal winner? Spotted in a suburban Sydney grand final last weekend
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Hats off to Sutherland Sharks FC, with one of the worst name changes. Want to honour your history and pave the way for the future? You keep the community you represent in your name.
Oi Twitter, you up? We're gonna do TFS light this #ALeague season. If you're around give us a 👋 thefootballsack.com.au/2024/…
"there are some incredible on-field narratives leading genuine football fans in Australia to check back in on a league that has, for the better part of a decade, floundered and sputtered." Read more from @MatthewRT >> thefootballsack.com.au/2024/…
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massive shout out to one the all-time great men of Australian football @Layles89 for making the trek to Muscat
likely the only two blokes on the planet who saw *both* Wanderers ACL win (home leg) and @CCMariners' AFC Cup win...
up the sauce! 🟡🔵
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Any women interested in playing football for a club in Strathfield? I'm president of a local club and we're currently four players short of being able to create a second women's team. If you're interested or have any questions, get in touch!
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Hope the Roar get a discount on the stadium hiring charges for the woeful surface.... #cowpaddock #aleague #BrivSyd
