ER-Force vs. MRL - 1:2

As in any game it is also beneficial at RoboCup to know the rules. This was obviously not the case with the referee in our quarter final game against MRL (Iran). The first half ended with a close 0:1 for MRL. In the second half we, as well as our opponent could score a second goal. We were unable to shoot a penalty in the second half, because the referee had blown the whistle at the wrong time, which created a game situation that did not conform to the rules. A direct goal we made was not counted because according to the rules the wrong kind of freekick was given. So one goal and a possible second one did not count. The referee - after a lengthy discussion during and after the game - also admitted his fault later, but this was of no use to us as the game was already over. In retrospect a win would have been possible. Although we didn't win this game and the competition is over for us at the quarter-finals, we are satisfied with our performance (and the performance of our robots) and we are happy to have a archived a shared fifth place. Hence we could increase our performance compared to last year and hopefully we are soon one of the best teams with a trophy.