Paris Olympics

[Jimjamesak]

We’re off and running with Argentina and Morocco in soccer.

Kinda weird seeing a high profile soccer without the electronic advertising boards on the sidelines.

[RaceBoarder]

On the Winter side of things, 2030 will go to the French Alps, and 2034 will go back to SLC, Utah.

Pretty sure they were the only applicants, so we're now fully into the era of rotating between just a couple of recurring venues.

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

Not surprised. Compared to the Summer Olympics, the Winter Olympics might as well be a tax write-off. Especially with the US Figure Skating program largely in shambles for the last decade.

[Spartanforlife4]

Canadian women’s soccer team is in some trouble. New Zealand reported them for sending drones over practice on Friday and Monday. They’ve sent an analyst and assistant coach home and the head coach has suspended herself for the opening game.

[Jimjamesak]

Canadian women’s soccer team is in some trouble. New Zealand reported them for sending drones over practice on Friday and Monday. They’ve sent an analyst and assistant coach home and the head coach has suspended herself for the opening game.

Where the **** did the Canadians get money for drones?

[MichVandal]

We’re off and running with Argentina and Morocco in soccer.

Kinda weird seeing a high profile soccer without the electronic advertising boards on the sidelines.

Interesting ending to that game. Two hour delay to play the last min, and during the break, the tying Arg goal was called back for offsides. just odd.

[Jimjamesak]

Interesting ending to that game. Two hour delay to play the last min, and during the break, the tying Arg goal was called back for offsides. just odd.

To summarize:

15 minutes of stoppage (we’re back to FIFA guidelines on stoppage time)

Argentina scores to tie 2-2 at 90+16.

Moroccan fans invade pitch. Match suspended.

After two hour delay, match is resumed and goal is called back via VAR for offside.

Match resumed and Morocco eventually wins 2-1.

[Jimjamesak]

Also, not a good sign for security. A bit concerning since Israel is playing in the Men’s soccer tournament.

[French Rage]

Why was there 15 minutes of extra time?

[Jimjamesak]

Why was there 15 minutes of extra time?

FIFA wanting everything accounted for and I believe Morocco time wasting.

[Jimjamesak]

For the first time in over 5000 days we have a US Men's Olympic soccer match.

[Spartanforlife4]

US is… actually controlling this game? Did not expect that.

[Jimjamesak]

US is… actually controlling this game? Did not expect that.

I wouldn't say controlling but definitely even at least. Well organized in defense (having Zimmerman and Robinson there definitely helps), frustrating France into long shots and crosses. Able to generate some chances too.

[Jimjamesak]

0-0 at the half for USA-France.

[RaceBoarder]

Solid start.

I think France will come out swinging in the 2nd half. They are the ones coming into this with the nerves and likely it took them all 45 minutes to shake them.