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TTT_2k3 t1_j13n172 wrote

Soccer has a running clock, so the only opportunity for players to take a few seconds to stop and breathe is when a player gets “injured.” That’s the main reason behind flops and overdramatized collisions. If you’re able to convince a ref to give another player a yellow or red card, or earn a PK, that’s a bonus.

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maugust09 t1_j13qf31 wrote

That's what I mean- it seems like getting a PK provides a huge bonus for that team, especially if all PKs have an 80% scoring average.

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