Andy Robertson finds 'hack' to combat new FIFA World Cup rule change
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAndy RobertsonFormer Liverpool defender Andy Robertson featured on the World Cup stage with Scotland, as he led his nation to an important win over Haiti in the group C openerAndy Robertson led Scotland out at the World Cup against Haiti(Image: (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images))Andy Robertson led Scotland out to a moment the nation had waited 28 years for.The former Liverpool star followed in the footsteps of some of the greats by captaining the team at the World Cup, taking on Haiti in the Group C opener in Boston. The left-back played all 90 minutes in front of a strong Tartan Army contingent in America, helping give them something to celebrate on the grandest of soccer stages.A goal from John McGinn, helped in part by the ingenuity of former Liverpool winger Ben Gannon-Doak, helped hand Scotland all three points and the country's first World Cup win since 1990.History was made, but the Scots didn't have it all their way, as Haiti caused plenty of problems, as the traveling Scotland fans watched through gritted teeth in the second half.After taking the lead, the match needed some game management techniques to help get Steve Clarke's team over the line with a much-needed victory.That's where Robertson deployed all of his experience to drive down the time on the clock, even with the new rules brought in for the World Cup this summer.Robertson impressed for Scotland against Haiti in the country's World Cup opener(Image: (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images))One of those rules includes a countdown from five to put the ball back in play from a throw-in, or risk giving a throw-in to the opposition team, similar to the rules surrounding goalkeepers holding onto the ball for too long that result in a corner in the Premier League.Robertson looked to get around that rule by getting his teammates into position before picking up the ball and initiating that countdown from the referee.It was described as a potential "hack" around the rule, though it may be an oversight that is quickly changed by the referees to stop any delay, not just once the ball is picked up.Content cannot be displayed without consentIn the end, those precious seconds wasted may well have helped Scotland secure a huge win, as the battle to get out of the group stage for the first time is on.Robertson will have to captain his nation through another two huge games, with Morocco and Brazil awaiting in a pair of tough tests ahead.In such huge moments, the ex-Liverpool star may be showing the Reds what they will be missing, as he leaves as a free agent this summer.Robertson has already been unveiled as a new Tottenham player, meaning it may not be long until he reunites with Liverpool in the Premier League once again.
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