Scoring isn't easy, though.
I am fine with time wasting like the lionesses in the final, taking the ball to the corner. But faking injury is next-level cockwomblery.
It addition to the breaking up of the game's rhythm, there is also the crying wolf element. I would find it hard not to laugh...
I said the same thing recently on another thread. I certainly think that the 30 minute rule would improve the game.
But, as it was pointed out to me, it won't stop the injury faking because the intention is to stop the opposition 'getting into their flow' (as the ludicrous commentators are now...
Yes it is a deliberate tactic designed to break up play. Play should only be stopped if a player has a serious injury (any head impact, or any other injury requiring he be substituted). Simple
The rule should be that if a player appeals to have the game stopped for a serious injury they must be...