No More Ties In The World Cup A Possiblility

It is being reported that FIFA President Sepp Blatter is considering banning ties, or draws from the World Cup. 

This is some of the best World Cup news I have heard in a very long time.  Make no mistake, ties are one of he worst things about soccer.  Many teams employ the strategy of playing for a tie, or even worse, a scoreless tie.  When they’re up against a superior opponent, sometimes it’s the best a team can hope for.

How any fan can leave a game feeling satisfied after a tie is beyond me.  I personally just don’t get it. 

Blatter said he would consider both golden goal (sudden-death) and shootouts.

Dear Mr. Blatter: Please don’t let it be shootouts.  Shootouts do not fairly determine who is the better team.  It’s the same as ending a basketball game with a free throw competition.  No thanks.

But sudden-death golden goal is a great idea.  If both teams knew they would be playing until the end of time before someone scores a goal, they would play to win. 

And as everyone already knows, you play to win the game.