Olympics Thread
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<p>The women looked impressive. First time I have really watched them and they have a very good set of skills. I think the Aussies were more impressive. It will have to be a huge effort if we run into them.</p>
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<p>The good news is that we shouldn't play them till the final (unless there's an upset at some point anyway).</p> -
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Football Ferns beat Colombia 1-0 :good: but the ref apparently got sucked in by a dirty cheating dive from one of the Colombians and our captain got sent off, ruling her out of the next match if they can't get it overturned!! :ireful:</p></blockquote>I flicked that on just in time to see the incident. I'm far from knowledgeable in the rules of soccer, but even I could see that was an absolute howler of a decision. Its an absolute travesty if she misses a game because of that. The bloody cheating coke cook and the ref need to be red carded instead! -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Gunner" data-cid="603738" data-time="1470555185"><p>I flicked that on just in time to see the incident. I'm far from knowledgeable in the rules of soccer, but even I could see that was an absolute howler of a decision. Its an absolute travesty if she misses a game because of that. The bloody cheating coke cook and the ref need to be red carded instead!</p></blockquote>Along with hooliganism, simulation is a blight on the game. Player suspensions in these situations will help curb it
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Possibly some of the worst refereeing you'll ever see<br><br>
Not your finest moment Gladys<br><br>
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/olympics/82902379/new-zealand-football-ferns-lead-colombia-10-at-halftime'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/olympics/82902379/new-zealand-football-ferns-lead-colombia-10-at-halftime</a> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="hydro11" data-cid="603771" data-time="1470558451"><p>
I don't think what the Colombian player did was that bad. Both players went for it and there was contact. More the referees fault than the player's.</p></blockquote>Come on, she couldn't have hit the deck quicker if she tried, and why? Her hand touched the other girls?<br>
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<p><strong>I don't think what the Colombian player did was that bad</strong>. Both players went for it and there was contact. More the referees fault than the player's.</p>
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<p>Ahem but did you actually watch the clip? A trip to OPSM for you!!</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11688889'>http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11688889</a></p>
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<p>It was a BS act but sadly the way the game is reffed this is encouraged</p> -
The Aussies have started well in the pool, so the wankfest is in full swing.<br><br>
Heads up guys, you're one of two countries who give a fuck about swimming. <br><br>
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<p>Loved our Archery team winning bronze, love it when a medal comes out of left field like that.</p>
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<p>Best result of day 1 for me was the Boomers putting the French to the sword, which surprised me. Frogs have a decent team - Parker, Gobert, Diaw, Batum to name a few. If we snag a medal it will be a great achievement.</p> -
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<p>Heads up guys, you're one of two countries who give a fuck about swimming.<br>
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<p>Australia America China (when they aren't tested) sometimes the Netherlands?</p> -
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<p>The Aussies have started well in the pool, so the wankfest is in full swing.<br><br>
Heads up guys, you're one of two countries who give a fuck about swimming.<br><br>
#paddingthemedalcount</p>
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<p>It's the only sport where you get to have the same fucking race a hundred times because you do it slightly different.</p> -
<p>Good 26-7 win from the NZ women over France. I expected more opposition from the French, but it was very one-sided.</p>
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<p>Woodman is just getting better and better. Not just attacking very well, but also tackling like a boss!</p>
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<p>Gayle Broughton limped off the field. When asked after the game, coach Sean Horan explained that she's had a ruptured ACL for about 5 months now and 'sometimes it moves a bit and becomes sore'. That's interesting; I always thought you would be out with a ruptured ACL but apparently that's not always the case. If she can't play anymore, she'll be replaced at the semi-final stage (day 3) and not sooner.</p>
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<p>Just read this tweet from ONE news reporter Kimberlee Downs: "BREAKING: IPC has suspended the Russian Paralympic Committee with immediate effect. No Russians will compete at Paralympics."</p>
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<p>And then: "IPC President Sir Philip Craven says situation is tragic and catastrophic. Says he's "disgusted" by Russian govt."</p> -
<p>The 2 road races have been excellent viewing.</p>
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<p>Incredible finish to the women's race.</p>
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<p>I think we might have a medal! Shooting.</p>
