UEFA Champions League 2006-07 - General Discussion

Farina really sucked.

and damn Inter got lucky again.

Originally Posted by nefremo

By the way, those of you that saw Barca - Chelsea.....What about Farina?
Why is this guy so highly regarded? He could not take controll over the match and even though it was a rough game.....it didn't deserve that many yellows. Yellow cards frustrate players even more. It makes them mad how the other team didn't get one and they did and back and forth. He got into all sorts of confusions a couple of times. Such a poor job. He sucked during the derby and he does it again.

He was terrible in both of the last two matches he's officiated. I've heard "comments" from Seedorf that Farina apparently raised his arm against in the tunnel during the Milan derby as Seedorf went to ask about his caution, but I've only heard it from Tribalfootball so far, so unless I see it elsewhere I doubt it's what Seerdorf said.

I don't think the ref was helped by the players. Puyol, Marquez, Motta, Deco, Essien, Drogba, Ballack, Carvalho ... they are all dirty players/diving cheats. The way Drogba was diving around in the first half was a joke. They (the teams) should have realised Farina is card happy after his derby exploits and thought, hang on maybe we shouldn't take too many liberties. I have no sympathy for any of the players, they dive and cheat they get what they deserve.

It was hardly a rough game either. Marquez and Carvalho's stamps aside, everything else was normal tackling. It just appears worse when those cheating players dive, tumble and arch their backs screaming in faux pain as if they've been shot!

The English commentary was a joke, 1 Ballack shot aside, Chelsea were clueless in the first half. They had a 10-15 minute period of pressure in the 2nd half and almost the last kick of the game to equalise and yet somehow they stood toe-to-toe with Barca and were better than them? Steve Rider, Andy Townsed, Robbie Earle, Clive Tyldsley & David Pleat ... you're all a waste of space. Stop the brown nosing and tell it like it is. Both teams were crap, both teams dived, both teams were dirty and apparently this is the final 'ALL' the public wants to see? Give me a break.

Messi, Deco (when he wasn't falling over), Zambrotta (considering he had to defend his wing by himself), Cole and Essien were the best players. Lampard had a cameo but then disappeared again. His goal was the biggest fluke i've ever seen, he couldn't do that again if he tried. But i guess it wasn't deflected this time Which makes a change.

Mourinho's a joke too, if Rijkaard was to punch anyone Warro, i wish it would have been Mourinho! That guy is a complete arrogant t*sser.

You have to give recognition to Chelski's counterattacks. It is something that every team should learn from them. Of course there were incidents where players acted and cheated but don't let that take over the game both sides played. Chelski being away from home at a hostile nou camp were better than Barca. If Ballack/Robben could have converted his shot on a nearly open goal, ski would have come on top. It was a good game. Ref was fine; you have to understand the situation the Ref is when he is officiating a Barca-Ski match.

Chelsea were alright, but they weren't amazing. Neither team were. I can't see what all the fuss is about, this game was pretty poor. Both teams gave away the ball like it was a hot potato. Chelsea's counter-attacks all happened in those 10-15 mins, besides that they did nothing. Their midfield (creative wise) was poor.

If Ballack/Robben could have converted his shot on a nearly open goal, ski would have come on top

If Xavi could have scored his one on one, Barca would have won the game aswell. Both teams had chances. I just don't think it was a fantastic game, i wasn't overly impressed by either side.

I've heard "comments" from Seedorf that Farina apparently raised his arm against in the tunnel during the Milan derby as Seedorf went to ask about his caution, but I've only heard it from Tribalfootball so far, so unless I see it elsewhere I doubt it's what Seerdorf said.

An inquiry has been opened actually after this Seedorf - Farina argument. Milan and Inter have both been fined 5.000 euros from the derby.

Can u tell me why we were fined? Dont care about Inter...

Farina again showed why he should officiate Serie Z2...seriously, he couldnt ref a game in Jamaica...he would be lynched, burned in tyres, and decapitated before half time.

Suffice it to say that the Barca v Chelski game was bad enuf, without Farina adding his nonsense to it.

Rijkaard should have clocked him one.

Xudong: Inter got lucky, but I dont mind...I actually want them to do well in the UCL, as the further they go, the quicker they will collapse at home...I wish all Italian teams well in the group stage, as they make life easy for us come league time.

Inter had some sort of bust up in Moscow in the changing room..anyone know why, or what it was about?

I want them to get to the round of "8"..then they can do, as they usually do, and capitulate like the losers they are.

Originally Posted by Warro Bantan

Can u tell me why we were fined? Dont care about Inter...

Oh for one of those usual fan behavior things … 9 clubs total were given fines for Week 9 games.

Fine of 5.000 to Milan for having its supporters ignite a bengala (flare??) at the start of the resumption of play and for launching 7 bottles in the playing field in the 11th minute of the 2nd half.

Inter’s fine was for lighting up an explosive in their area.

Fines/Punishments for Week 9: http://www.calciocatania.com/nuovisto/article_3728.php

7bottles, and we still couldnt hit Farina? Dang these fans with poor aim! (just kidding..but not really)

No thread for the little brother of CL so I'll put it here (UEFA Cup)

Amelia (goalkeeper) scores the equalizer against Partizan in the 88th minute. How bizarre! He ran upfield to head in a free-kick!

I was looking forward to seeing Palermo on tv and then they go and field a rubbish team! Hardly any decent players were on show, most of them were on the bench. Plus they lost, which is their own fault, they were quite poor.

No Amauri, Di Michele or Simplicio (until late on), Diana, Bresciano, Zaccardo .... Barzagli was awful. Very disappointed.

Huntelaar scored twice for Ajax. Hopefully they'll draw an English team and i'll be able to watch them.

Originally Posted by Jim_UK

I was looking forward to seeing Palermo on tv and then they go and field a rubbish team! Hardly any decent players were on show, most of them were on the bench. Plus they lost, which is their own fault, they were quite poor.

No Amauri, Di Michele or Simplicio (until late on), Diana, Bresciano, Zaccardo .... Barzagli was awful. Very disappointed.

They fielded their bench players against Frankfurt previously and just managed a win, while resting their starters for the match against Milan. Honestly, I don't think they care for UEFA Cup at all, as this season will be their best chance of getting at least top 4 in the league with Juve out and the others with penalties. The lineup was poor really, something they won't even do against the weakest Serie A club

Amauri can't be fielded as he was cup-tied with Chievo CL qualifier, scored 2 goals actually there. Diana is injured for a month.

ah, i didn't realise about Amauri ... though i knew Diana was injured. He still should have played though as they should have known i was watching!

It is strange as they played a stronger team against West Ham to get into the Uefa Cup, but now as you said Arcy, they don't seem that bothered. That or they are extremely confident of finishing in the top 3 of their mini group.

Originally Posted by Jim_UK

That or they are extremely confident of finishing in the top 3 of their mini group.

I think that makes more sense. Not fielding starters against West Ham and not proceeding to the group stage wouldn't be a nice early exit. It was extreme to say that they don't care about it. They want to do just enough while keeping in mind that Serie A is a priority. Next time we should tell them not to slack up and give Jim some entertainment

Originally Posted by arcy

Next time we should tell them not to slack up and give Jim some entertainment

Yes please arcy, i don't get to see much European football