Would you be for a 'Bonus Point' method in CL/WC groups?

by BarrileteCosmico Mon Oct 03, 2011 2:32 am

For those of you unfamiliar with the Bonus Point method currently used in the Rugby World Cup, it basically means that if Team A beats Team B by a large margin of points (or in football, goals) they get an extra point in the groups. Teams can also get an extra point if they give a "fight" and get a close goal differential, but since 2-1 and 1-0 scores in football are common this probably wouldn't make any sense to implement.

Anyways, does the idea of giving teams that run over other teams, perhaps with a 3+ goal differential, appeal anyone else? I think it would definitely encourage more attacking football, which translates to better entertainment. In a World Cup that was famed for its conservative approach I think it might yield good results.

by El Chelsea Fuerte Mon Oct 03, 2011 2:34 am

by Messi Mon Oct 03, 2011 2:38 am

goal differences really makes up for it, But I think if a team loses like 4-3 or 5-4 They deserve a point or something for the fight they put up.

by CBarca Mon Oct 03, 2011 3:56 am

Stupid. Goal difference is already there for a reason.

Not seeing the point of getting extra points for such a thing. Football has seen a successful system with this point system, no point in changing it.