Jasin wrote on Dec 7
th, 2022 at 6:45pm:
It lessens the possibility of a 0-0 draw, let alone any draw as it has three different scoring methods: a 3-pointer, 2-pointer and a 1-pointer to mix things up a bit. Come to think of it, the AFL with its 6-pointers and 1-pointers (behind) and League & Union's variations lowers the possibility of a draw probably at a guess at 80%?
Less likelihood of a draw and creates new strategies for play.
Even Basketball has a variation of points 3, 2 & 1.
I think an Australia v USA in this format would make the game exceptionally exciting.
So many times when younger, I've seen Soccer teams just settle for a draw, especially when there is no need for a Penalty Shootout. Hence why I don't watch it much anymore - because the opinion is the same right around the world about Soccer: Boring because of the low scores and common draws.
If Soccer players around the world think they're so good to get of $100,000,000 in pays - then I'm sure they could play this format of scoring, eh?
It doesn't look like it will ever change.
Still - as is - it's the largest sport in the world.
Nothing on till Saturday morning.Early Saturday morning 10th Dec. 2022
FIFA World Cup 2022 QF
Croatia versus Brazil.
1:30AM - 4:30AMQuarter-finals - Match 53 winner v Match 54 winner - from Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar. Hosted by Richard Bayliss and Niav Owens. Kick-off at 2.00am (AEDT).
FIFA World Cup 2022 QF
Netherlands versus Argentina.
5:30AM - 8:30AMCC
Quarter-finals - Match 49 winner v Match 50 winner - from Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar. Hosted by Richard Bayliss and Niav Owens. Kick-off at 6.00am (AEDT).