Alternate Football Scores

Romantic Nihilist · Mar 14, 2014

World Cup 1994 - Group A

USA 1-1 Colombia

A fairly undistinguished match sees Colombia qualify ahead of the US, shocking the world who expected the hosts to progress.

However, luck was not on their side in Round Two where they narrowly lost 1-0 to eventual winners Brazil.

A certain defender continues his career to varying levels of success.

PulkitNahata · Mar 19, 2014

11th May 1999:

Leeds United vs Arsenal

0:1

The Leeds-Arsenal game was going back and forth with both teams creating chances with Leeds even missing a penalty. On the 67th min Dennis Bergkamp went past the Leeds defence and shot at goal. While the Goalkeeper Martyn was unable to do anything and while Radebe tried to clear but failed. This was to be the only goal of the match.

Aftermath: Arsenal would go on to beat Aston Villa 1:0 and won the Premier League title for the second time. Manchester United would go on to to win the FA cup but lose to Bayern Munchen in the Champion League final.

Romantic Nihilist · Mar 27, 2014

Here's a thought... what results could be altered to keep Leeds Utd as a top team in the Premier League?

GeorgeUK · Mar 27, 2014

Liverpool beat Bradford on the final day of the 99/00 season to get 3rd ahead of Leeds, who, with no CL football, don't overspend. As a bonus, Wimbledon stay up and don't move to Milton Keynes.

Optional extras:
1. (covered on page 1 by Bantamtim) Leeds qualify for the CL in 2003, sending Roman Abramovich to Tottenham and Chelsea into administration (although rumour has it they were, at the time, in advanced talks with Bernie Eccleston). Chelsea of 12/13 in that scenario are "...a mid-table club, but have recovered financially and nearly qualified for Europe last season."

2. (My somewhat-ASB scenario) Leeds qualify for the CL in 2004, ahead of Newcastle and Liverpool. With no CL football at Liverpool, Rafael Benitez opts for Newcastle to succeed the recently-retired Bobby Robson. Without Liverpool in the Champions League, Chelsea successfully negotiate CL ties against Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Juventus before beating Milan in the final. Under Benitez, Newcastle return to the top four in 2006 and win the UEFA cup in 2005. This also butterflies the animosity between Chelsea and Liverpool, as the two sides never meet in the CL. Wimbledon win the 2013 FA Cup on the 25th anniversary of their win over Liverpool, this time defeating Manchester City.

Romantic Nihilist · Jun 7, 2014

FIFA WORLD CUP - 1978

Netherlands 0-1 Peru

An unlikely victory for Peru sees the Dutch needing to defeat Scotland in their last game. However, aided by an Archie Gemmill wonder goal, Scotland upset the odds and finish second place.

However, they finish third in the next group below Italy and West Germany.

Romantic Nihilist · Jun 23, 2014

Anyone else got any more?

oldironside · Jun 23, 2014

1990 World Cup Quarter Final, West Germany 0-1 Czechoslovakia

Rather than receiving a penalty (as he did OTL) for his outrageous dive, Klinsmann is instead booked for ungentlemanly conduct. Furthermore, he is warned by the ref that any repetition will see him sent off.

With their most gifted attacker nullified, the Germans lose their edge and in the 89th minute Ivo Knoflicek (playing in Germany for St Pauli) scrambles a scrappy winner with a faint hint of handball about it. Czechoslovakia go on to beat England in the semi final.

TBH I'm a bit annoyed that Suarez gets (justifiably) criticised for his actions and character, but Klinsmann cheated his way to the pinnacle of the game and it all gets handwaved away. What makes it all the more galling is that he was sublimely gifted and didn't need to cheat, as you can clearly see in the run up to the dive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6egZnifESv4

Plus, the Czechs were a halfway decent side in 1990 and could probably have beaten the shower of shit that Argentina fielded in the final.

mike robers · Jun 23, 2014

FIFA World Cup-2014

Group Stage

USA 2, Portugal 1

Michael Bradley stops a Portugal bid to tie the match and the USA advances to the Round of 16.

Romantic Nihilist · Jun 23, 2014

oldironside said:
1990 World Cup Quarter Final, West Germany 0-1 Czechoslovakia

Rather than receiving a penalty (as he did OTL) for his outrageous dive, Klinsmann is instead booked for ungentlemanly conduct. Furthermore, he is warned by the ref that any repetition will see him sent off.

With their most gifted attacker nullified, the Germans lose their edge and in the 89th minute Ivo Knoflicek (playing in Germany for St Pauli) scrambles a scrappy winner with a faint hint of handball about it. Czechoslovakia go on to beat England in the semi final.

TBH I'm a bit annoyed that Suarez gets (justifiably) criticised for his actions and character, but Klinsmann cheated his way to the pinnacle of the game and it all gets handwaved away. What makes it all the more galling is that he was sublimely gifted and didn't need to cheat, as you can clearly see in the run up to the dive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6egZnifESv4

Plus, the Czechs were a halfway decent side in 1990 and could probably have beaten the shower of shit that Argentina fielded in the final.

That would have been a decent final. Argentina just didn't show up; anyone could have beaten them.

mattep74 · Jun 23, 2014

THIS DONT SLIP NOW 2014

27th April 2014 Liverpool-Chelsa FC
After a slip during first half Gerrard faces his team down 1-0 and he points at a TV in the dressing room that show the fans in the stand

"WE ARE NOT LETTING THEM DOWN!" The coach then spoke: Chelsa came here to ruin our party and we are playing into their hands, move the ball faster and press the goalie if he has the ball at his feet. Now, lets go out and win this for our families and fans.

And Liverpool goes out a more energized team. Meanwhile Mourinho has said the same time as he did OTL.

Liverpool presses on and gets a corner in the 51st minute. Gerrard takes it as he usually does. This time he curls it into the far corner and the stadium erupts.

Chelsa takes the kick off, but are not focused and Suaréz grabs the ball of John Terry and is tackled, but stands on his feet and shoots 2-1

The game ends 3-1 after a 90 minute goal by Sturridge.

May 5 2014
Crystal Palace 1 - Liverpool 2.

May 11 2014
Liverpool - Newcastle. The crowd is electric, the team is electric. The more goals Liverpool does the cheers go higher. Its a big win for Liverpool 25 years after the disaster. First goal scored by Suarez after two minutes and then he follows with a hattrick within 20 minutes. Second half Pool presses on and at the lead 5-0 and 25 minutes to go Gerrard is handed the ball by Suarez(as a symbol) who really should take the penalty and Gerrard score.

After the game the trophy is handed to Gerrard who dont lift it, but go under the stands, out from Anfield followed by both teams and lots and lots of cameramen and hundreds of fans that understands what he is up to, as well as the Liverpool police and marches to the Hillborough memorial and in front of them raises the trophy.

I am NOT a Liverpool fan, i just sympatised with them this year

SunDeep · Jun 23, 2014

mike robers said:
FIFA World Cup-2014

Group Stage

USA 2, Portugal 1

Michael Bradley stops a Portugal bid to tie the match and the USA advances to the Round of 16.

Now, it's still a bit early for that. There's still the final game of the group stage to play, and all the USA have to do to get through is to pull off a draw against Germany, just like Ghana did.

HawkAussie · Jun 23, 2014

FIFA World Cup Round of 16

Italy 0-1 Australia (EX)

After the Totti peanlty was disallowed, John Aloisi scores the winner in the 97th minute to sercure Australia spot in the Quarter Finals of the World Cup where they defeat 45th ranked Ukraine 2-0 with Archie Thompson and Harry Kewell both scoring the goals. In the Semis though, Germany defeat Australia 1-0 from Miroslav Klose in the 56th minute.

The result being a German victory in the final against the French. The momentum though put Australia on the map of football

Coulsdon Eagle · Jun 24, 2014

mattep74 said:
THIS DONT SLIP NOW 2014

27th April 2014 Liverpool-Chelsa FC
After a slip during first half Gerrard faces his team down 1-0 and he points at a TV in the dressing room that show the fans in the stand

"WE ARE NOT LETTING THEM DOWN!" The coach then spoke: Chelsa came here to ruin our party and we are playing into their hands, move the ball faster and press the goalie if he has the ball at his feet. Now, lets go out and win this for our families and fans.

And Liverpool goes out a more energized team. Meanwhile Mourinho has said the same time as he did OTL.

Liverpool presses on and gets a corner in the 51st minute. Gerrard takes it as he usually does. This time he curls it into the far corner and the stadium erupts.

Chelsa takes the kick off, but are not focused and Suaréz grabs the ball of John Terry and is tackled, but stands on his feet and shoots 2-1

The game ends 3-1 after a 90 minute goal by Sturridge.

May 5 2014
Crystal Palace 1 - Liverpool 2.

May 11 2014
Liverpool - Newcastle. The crowd is electric, the team is electric. The more goals Liverpool does the cheers go higher. Its a big win for Liverpool 25 years after the disaster. First goal scored by Suarez after two minutes and then he follows with a hattrick within 20 minutes. Second half Pool presses on and at the lead 5-0 and 25 minutes to go Gerrard is handed the ball by Suarez(as a symbol) who really should take the penalty and Gerrard score.

After the game the trophy is handed to Gerrard who dont lift it, but go under the stands, out from Anfield followed by both teams and lots and lots of cameramen and hundreds of fans that understands what he is up to, as well as the Liverpool police and marches to the Hillborough memorial and in front of them raises the trophy.

I am NOT a Liverpool fan, i just sympatised with them this year

As someone at Selhurst Park that night who found the sights of distraught Scousers on & off the pitch quite hilarious, I also had a pang that this result really cooked their Premier League goose. If only we had stuffed City we week before

GeorgeUK · Jun 25, 2014

mattep74 said:
THIS DONT SLIP NOW 2014

27th April 2014 Liverpool-Chelsa FC
After a slip during first half Gerrard faces his team down 1-0 and he points at a TV in the dressing room that show the fans in the stand

"WE ARE NOT LETTING THEM DOWN!" The coach then spoke: Chelsa came here to ruin our party and we are playing into their hands, move the ball faster and press the goalie if he has the ball at his feet. Now, lets go out and win this for our families and fans.

And Liverpool goes out a more energized team. Meanwhile Mourinho has said the same time as he did OTL.

Liverpool presses on and gets a corner in the 51st minute. Gerrard takes it as he usually does. This time he curls it into the far corner and the stadium erupts.

Chelsa takes the kick off, but are not focused and Suaréz grabs the ball of John Terry and is tackled, but stands on his feet and shoots 2-1

The game ends 3-1 after a 90 minute goal by Sturridge.

May 5 2014
Crystal Palace 1 - Liverpool 2.

May 11 2014
Liverpool - Newcastle. The crowd is electric, the team is electric. The more goals Liverpool does the cheers go higher. Its a big win for Liverpool 25 years after the disaster. First goal scored by Suarez after two minutes and then he follows with a hattrick within 20 minutes. Second half Pool presses on and at the lead 5-0 and 25 minutes to go Gerrard is handed the ball by Suarez(as a symbol) who really should take the penalty and Gerrard score.

After the game the trophy is handed to Gerrard who dont lift it, but go under the stands, out from Anfield followed by both teams and lots and lots of cameramen and hundreds of fans that understands what he is up to, as well as the Liverpool police and marches to the Hillborough memorial and in front of them raises the trophy.

I am NOT a Liverpool fan, i just sympatised with them this year

Terry was injured, and did not play in the Liverpool game.

Also, a month later, GeorgeUK, sick of the press, decides that as he likes Rannoch Moor so much, he'll stay there.

Romantic Nihilist · Jun 25, 2014

If I wasn't so lethargic, I'd do a few results that cause Steve Clark to remain with the Baggies.

levigu · Jun 28, 2014

Iceland 1-0 Croatia
Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavik
FIFA World Cup qualification playoff first leg, UEFA section

An early Kolbeinn Sigthorsson goal gave Iceland the advantage in their World Cup playoff with Croatia. The minnows defied expectations to prove more than a match for the experienced Croatians, and although the visitors were dominant they were wasteful in front of goal, with Perisic and Eduardo both guilty of missing glaring opportunities. Iceland looked concerned when the influential Sigthorsson picked up a knock just before half-time, but he was able to carry on without any signs of distress.

A goalless draw in Zagreb would see Iceland become the smallest nation to ever compete in the World Cup finals, and they were awarded a fantastic draw in group A, where they would face hosts Brazil in the first game of the tournament. Sadly, the dream ended shortly afterwards for the plucky Icelanders. Defeats to Brazil (6-0) and Cameroon (4-1) meant that they were the first team eliminated from the competition, but they won the hearts of many in Brazil with their pride, spirit and determination.

Romantic Nihilist · Jun 28, 2014

levigu said:
Iceland 1-0 Croatia
Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavik
FIFA World Cup qualification playoff first leg, UEFA section

An early Kolbeinn Sigthorsson goal gave Iceland the advantage in their World Cup playoff with Croatia. The minnows defied expectations to prove more than a match for the experienced Croatians, and although the visitors were dominant they were wasteful in front of goal, with Perisic and Eduardo both guilty of missing glaring opportunities. Iceland looked concerned when the influential Sigthorsson picked up a knock just before half-time, but he was able to carry on without any signs of distress.

A goalless draw in Zagreb would see Iceland become the smallest nation to ever compete in the World Cup finals, and they were awarded a fantastic draw in group A, where they would face hosts Brazil in the first game of the tournament. Sadly, the dream ended shortly afterwards for the plucky Icelanders. Defeats to Brazil (6-0) and Cameroon (4-1) meant that they were the first team eliminated from the competition, but they won the hearts of many in Brazil with their pride, spirit and determination.

It honestly would have been nice to see them qualify.

HawkAussie · Dec 21, 2014

November 16, 2005
Australia 0-0 Uruguay

After Bresciano missed his shot, (scored in otl). Uruguay goes through to the 2006 World Cup where they where drawn against Portugal, Mexico and Iran in the group of death.

After a shock lost against Portugal they defeat Iran and Mexico to qualife through to the knockout stage where they lose to Argentina.

For Australia though, they don't leave the OFC and makes it through to two more playoffs in 2010 and 2014. Both times losing to Bahrain and Mexico respticicaly.

GeorgeUK · Jan 14, 2015

Here's the first of a couple...

If the FA Cup Winners qualified...
The 2nd/3rd/4th CL spot goes to the FA Cup winners. If the FA Cup winners are already top 1/2/3, the last CL spot instead goes to the highest-placed side not to qualify by league position.

CL qualifiers by year:
1996/97: Man Utd (C), Chelsea (FA)
1997/98: Arsenal (C+FA), Man Utd (2nd)
1998/99: Man Utd (C+FA), Arsenal (L), Chelsea (3rd)
1999/00: Man Utd (C), Arsenal (L), Chelsea (FA)
2000/01: Man Utd (C), Arsenal (L), Liverpool (FA)
2001/02: Arsenal (C+FA), Liverpool (L), Man Utd (L), Newcastle (4th)
2002/03: Man Utd (C), Arsenal (L+FA), Newcastle (L), Chelsea (4th)
2003/04: Arsenal (C), Chelsea (L), Man Utd (L+FA), Liverpool (4th)
2004/05: Chelsea (C), Arsenal (L+FA), Man Utd (L), Everton (4th), Liverpool (CL)
2005/06: Chelsea (C), Man Utd (L), Liverpool (L+FA), Arsenal (4th)
2006/07: Man Utd (C), Chelsea (L+FA), Liverpool (L), Arsenal (4th)
2007/08: Man Utd (C), Chelsea (L), Arsenal (L), Portsmouth (FA)
2008/09: Man Utd (C), Liverpool (L), Chelsea (L+FA), Arsenal (4th)
2009/10: Chelsea (C+FA), Man Utd (L), Arsenal (L), Tottenham (4th)
2010/11: Man Utd (C), Chelsea (L), Man City (L+FA), Arsenal (4th)
2011/12: Man City (C), Man Utd (L), Arsenal (L), Chelsea (FA)
2012/13: Man Utd (C), Man City (L), Chelsea (L), Wigan (FA)
2013/14: Man City (C), Liverpool (L), Chelsea (L), Arsenal (FA)

C: Qualified as Champions
L: Qualified via league position
FA: Qualified as FA Cup Winners
2nd/3rd/4th: Qualified by virtue of FA Cup winners having already qualified.
CL: Qualified as European Champions

GeorgeUK · Jan 14, 2015

And I just can't seem to get enough, TORR-ES!

And here is something I thought up: What if Torres and Suarez had their club forms swapped around? Well...

(NB: Just for fun. Don't take too seriously.)

20/03/11:
Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool (Kuyt pen 33)
Chelsea 3-0 Man City (Torres 77, Luiz 79, Ramires 90+2)

30/04/11:
Chelsea 3-1 Tottenham Hotspur (Lampard 45+2, Torres 75, Kalou 89; Sandro 19)

01/05/11:
Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle (Maxi 10, Kuyt pen 59)

08/05/11:
Manchester United 2-2 Chelsea (Hernandez 1, Vidic 23; Lampard 69, Torres 75)

Revised Final Standings:
1. Man Utd 78pts
2. Chelsea 72pts
3. Man City 71pts

So not much difference to OTL. It's in 11/12 and beyond where things will get interesting.

Also, Ancelotti stays at Chelsea until 2013. Because Torres is evidently playing better ITTL, with three goals instead of one, Ancelotti is given at least one more year.