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[QUOTE="creatorsgam, post: 3049894"]
The last game of the season we were on the road... we lost after overtime in PK’s and our opposition won the conference on it. It is a bit harsh to go out like that. But the sport doesn’t lend itself to a better tiebreaker. Not practical to keep a match going because the players are exhausted. It comes down to a duel and the game ends on nerves. May not be perfect but the ending will either be gut-wrenching or exhilarating, and emotions will be high.

I’m sure that guy is a better coach than I... but I disagree with turning your back on a squad and his assessment of PK’s. It isn’t anything like lining up 5 random players to kick a field goal. Goalies, even if they guess and dive one way, still have to rely on their skill and athleticism. Goalposts don’t move. 5 random football players kicking a field goal wouldn’t make sense because that isn’t a part of their game (outside of the kicker). Striking the ball with appropriate pace and accuracy is a soccer-specific skill. All players involved in a shootout are displaying technical aspects of the sport.

It might not be a perfect way to end a game, but it isn’t quite the crazy randomness that some claim it to be.
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