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How do you want extra time in football to be resolved?

I'm still kinda annoyed at FIFA for changing the rules. First the golden goal, then the silver goal, now 2 extra 15 min quarters to be played.

For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about.

Golden Goal: In extra time, first team to score a goal wins. If the score is still tied at the end of both 15 min halves, penalties to decide the winner.
Silver Goal: If a team scores and leads at the end of a 15 min extra half, that team wins. If the score is still tied at the end of both 15 min halves, penalties to decide the winner.
Current rule: Both two 15 min extra time halves are to be played and at the end of the extra time, whoever leads wins the game. If still tied, penalties to decide the winner.

30 minutes of extra time which we currently have is the best.

That's what it always was until they brought in Golden Goal some time during the 90s. Golden Goal was a nice idea in theory because they thought that it would make both teams fight like hell to get the goal which would end the game, with both teams pouring forward to try and deliver that fatal blow. But in reality, with the stakes so high and the players so tired, each team would cautiously probe for opening's in the other's defence. It was very tactical and not much fun to watch, although I have to say it was very suspenseful whenever the ball was anywhere near the goal because the game could be over in a second and you saw defenders desperately hacking the ball away from danger. Plenty of hearts in mouths moments.

Then they decided Silver Goal would be a better idea which meant that if you won the first 15 minutes of extra time, the game was over, otherwise the rest of the 30 minutes was played to try and find a winner. This was a bit crap IMO because again teams were cautious, if they conceded they would have very little time to get an equaliser, so it was only at the very end of each half that they would throw caution to the wind.

With the full 30 minutes you know that if you concede early on you have time to get an equaliser, so you're not so worried about pushing up the field. The Portugal v England game during Euro 2004 was the perfect example of why 30 minutes extra time is the best. Even though we lost, it was a hell of a game, the sort of game even neutrals don't forget watching. Just like Czech Republic v Holland last summer or AC Milan v Liverpool.

i agree. THe way it is now with 30minutes and penos is grant. DOnt fix it if it isnt broken. Typically fifa though, fucking planks.

imo golden goal was better

Even with 30 min extra time, most teams still play conservatively.

So with Golden Goal, at least there's a bit more excitement when the ball does go into the goal area.

i like the silver goal over the golden goal. but overall i dont like either of them. the extra 30 minutes is good enough.

I too prefer the 30-min extra time. Besides the already mentioned Portugal X England, Benfica X Sporting for the Portuguese Cup this season is another perfect example why the rule should stay as it is.

its ok how it is now

Golden goals suck cause teams still played to scared to attack risking a loss.

Remove some players (2-3) to open up the game and have the golden goal rule in effect.

No penalty shots, they're so random and don't do justice to the game.

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Originally posted by malek Remove some players (2-3) to open up the game and have the golden goal rule in effect. No penalty shots, they're so random and don't do justice to the game.

and basically kill the rest of the players on the pitch?!

It's fine the way it is.

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Originally posted by Michael19 and basically kill the rest of the players on the pitch?!

poor players, i'm gonna cry for them

have 5 on 5, remove 2 defensemen

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Originally posted by Dmatrox have 5 on 5, remove 2 defensemen

11-2 = 5?

The answer to every problem.

Keep playing until the first goal. Doesn't matter if it's 1 min or 200 mins.

The rules really don't need changing. 30 minutes of extra time is the right amount, no golden/silver goal nonsense, and if that doesn't settle it... well, penalties are a part of football, like it or not.

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Originally posted by malek Remove some players (2-3) to open up the game and have the golden goal rule in effect.

A suggestion worth considering.

Each team remove a few players, make the field less crowded, and hence better scoring chances.

eh

replay the game 2 days later like they did in the 40's

Straight to the PKs. Three PKs for each coach. Then you can blame a coach for losing.

Golden Goal

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