Euro 2012 – McDonald’s Update the Assist Rule
Filed under: Euro 2012 - Posted by: Paul
It’s come to our attention that since we published our previous guide to the McDonald’s game, there has been an important tweak to the assist rule that is beneficial to Fantasy managers.
Beforehand, the game had simply replicated the rule of the Champions League format, also run by Uefa. Assists were not awarded for shots that rebounded off the woodwork or opposition goalkeeper, neither were they granted if the goalscorer had to beat an opponent before scoring, as stated below:
An assist is awarded when the goalscorer receives the ball directly from a team-mate (including the goalkeeper) and scores without having to take the ball past an opponent. If the assist pass takes a small deflection which does not change the direction of the ball, it will still be given. No assists are awarded for own goals or penalties. Live assists are provisional and will be reviewed within 24 hours of the match.
Now, however, they’ve made it a little more straightforward for us. Ahead of Friday’s kick-off, the addition of a few handy alterations should consequently lead to higher scoring rounds across the board.
It’s refreshing to see that rebounds will now count – this seemed an obvious flaw and brings the rule system more in line with most Fantasy games. A player now also receives assist points if he makes the final pass prior to the ball finishing in the back of the net, regardless of whether the scorer needed to beat an opponent – again this is a positive step.
Although players will not be awarded assist points for converted penalties or free-kicks, if a player is brought down in the box and his side are subsequently awarded a spot-kick, he will still receive an extra point, regardless of whether the ball finishes in the back of the net or not.
A player will be credited with a “goal assist” when he delivers/plays the final pass, cross, header or shot, which leads to the goal being scored. This will also apply to set plays (i.e. corner, free kick, throw-in etc.).
An attempt, which rebounds from the goal frame, the goalkeeper or a defender, can be considered as an assist, if it leads directly to a goal.
When a pass, shot or cross by an attacker contributes to an own goal, an assist can be awarded to the attacker.
Only one player can be credited with an assist per goal scored.
No assist is awarded to a player winning a penalty or a free kick.
No assist is given to a player who creates his own goalscoring opportunity (i.e. solo run/dribble).
Hopefully this will be the one and only rule change to the game prior and during the tournament. However, those long in the tooth may remember that this wasn’t quite the case during the FIFA World Cup. We’ll stay on the look out for any further subtle changes and alert you should any arise.
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June 6 at 1:48 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
Unlucky Aatish
June 6 at 1:50 pm
aatish says:
Was busy mailing Kostja about our plans
You are in Group A as well ?
June 6 at 1:52 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
Eoin and I are in Group B iirc. Ghana 8)
June 6 at 1:48 pm
ChristIna says:
Aatish?
June 6 at 1:49 pm
aatish says:
Loser.
June 6 at 1:51 pm
ChristIna says:
1-1
I swear I was first on my laptop while I was reading the article…
Mark?
June 6 at 1:52 pm
ChristIna says:
1h48 vs 1h48…I demand a forensic audit
June 6 at 1:53 pm
aatish says:
June 6 at 1:52 pm
King Nemanja says:
So who are everyone’s predictions for getting out of the groups?
A: Russia, Poland
B: Holland, Germany
C: Spain, Ireland
D, France, Sweden
June 6 at 1:52 pm
Childish Gambino says:
Russia Poland
Germany Holland
Spain Italy
France England
June 6 at 1:54 pm
aatish says:
+1
June 6 at 1:55 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
+1
Though I wouldn’t be too surprised if Croatia pip the Italians to 2nd
June 6 at 1:55 pm
ChristIna says:
I agree…
Semi’s: Holl vs Spain and Germ vs Frogs
June 6 at 1:56 pm
goonerbyron says:
Holland v Germany final, Germany winners!
June 6 at 1:58 pm
ChristIna says:
Cue French win.
June 6 at 1:56 pm
King Nemanja says:
Should be a couple of cracking games!
June 6 at 1:58 pm
King Nemanja says:
All the favourites for the top 2 places, be surprised if it turned out that way. Ususally doesn’t, but we’ll see
June 6 at 2:02 pm
Dr Heckle says:
I agree. Very rarely happens that way.
June 6 at 2:06 pm
King Nemanja says:
Exactly. One of the big teams will flop id say, and my prediction is it’s Italy.
June 6 at 2:08 pm
Dr Heckle says:
They don’t look like an Italy side of old. I’d be surprised if there was only one upset in the group stages.
June 6 at 1:54 pm
goonerbyron says:
Russia, Poland
Holland, Germany
Spain, Ireland
England, France
June 6 at 1:57 pm
Van Crua Toulouse - "Fearr do luck go hEireann" says:
+ 1
June 6 at 1:57 pm
Scratch says:
Poland Russia
Holland Germany
Spain Croatia
France England
June 6 at 2:11 pm
Adz says:
Poland, Russia
Germany, Holland
Spain, Croatia
England, France
June 6 at 1:54 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
This assist news is very encouraging. Attacking midfielders are back to being the top fantasy football position.
June 6 at 1:55 pm
sotothemightygreek says:
Its basically back to the way assists used to be in FPL isn’t it?
June 6 at 1:59 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
pretty much yeah. Only differences being no penalty or FK assists, and none of the farcical ignoring-of-defenders-touching-inside-the-box shenanigans.
June 6 at 2:01 pm
sotothemightygreek says:
Yeah previous seasons is what I meant by used to be. Ozil is my tip for player of the tournament and I expect many assists.
June 6 at 2:08 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
Sorry, didn’t see the ‘used to be’!
June 6 at 2:00 pm
Scratch says:
Pretty much, except major international tornaments are a totally different beast compared to FPL.
I’d expect a lot of shut outs GW 1, more goals GW 2 and GW 3 is a lottery depending on who needs what.
June 6 at 1:57 pm
Jonty says:
Agree.. Feel a whole lot better now about my awesome attacking midfield.
June 6 at 2:00 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
Yeah I spunked 1/3 of my auction budget getting Sneijder and Ozil, forgetting the more stringent assist rule. Dodged a bullet there!
June 6 at 1:54 pm
sotothemightygreek says:
Group B preview. http://cork.studenty.me/2012/0.....b-preview/
June 6 at 1:54 pm
Van Crua Toulouse - "Fearr do luck go hEireann" says:
This ^^^ changes everything, get Iniesta !
June 6 at 1:56 pm
ChristIna says:
No it doesn’t. He is one of 5 milfs that could all make the final pass in the spain team.
June 6 at 1:59 pm
Van Crua Toulouse - "Fearr do luck go hEireann" says:
Milfs playing for spain- I’m loving it !
June 6 at 2:03 pm
GREENDREAMS11 says:
lol..
June 6 at 2:07 pm
sotothemightygreek says:
Nice!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xR-EU_l_pKA
June 6 at 1:57 pm
Mac says:
Afternoon all,
What do you think to this lot?
Given Cheszney
Berezutski Zhirkov Sellasie Debuchy Olsson
Ozil Iniesta Young Affelay Persic
Benzema Lewandowski Ibrahimovic
I did want to squeeze CR7 in there as I fancy him to score even against the Germans but not convinced he’s a better bet than any of the 3 strikers there.
June 6 at 1:57 pm
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June 6 at 1:59 pm
Hitman3095 says:
Ohhhh… it did it! Sweet!
June 6 at 1:59 pm
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Gravatar.com or read FAQ http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....-glossary/
June 6 at 1:59 pm
★FC Borecelona★ - Turkish Delight says:
DP?
June 6 at 2:02 pm
aatish says:
June 6 at 2:04 pm
★FC Borecelona★ - Turkish Delight says:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dp ??
June 6 at 2:06 pm
Ginkapo-Come to K Papa says:
I thought the D was Deep not double, but hey ho
June 6 at 2:07 pm
★FC Borecelona★ - Turkish Delight says:
Wowsers
At least you know now
June 6 at 2:09 pm
Hitman3095 says:
Ahahaha shame on you
June 6 at 2:18 pm
aatish says:
June 6 at 2:04 pm
Hitman3095 says:
Display Picture, from the original MSN slang from like 2007.. LMAO!
It did it automatically so it’s all good, thanks for the help anyway
June 6 at 2:05 pm
★FC Borecelona★ - Turkish Delight says:
June 6 at 2:07 pm
Hitman3095 says:
Ahahaha no worries!
June 6 at 1:58 pm
ChristIna says:
…”Although players will not be awarded assist points for converted penalties or free-kicks, if a player is brought down in the box and his side are subsequently awarded a spot-kick, he will still receive an extra point, regardless of whether the ball finishes in the back of the net or not”
June 6 at 2:00 pm
Mac says:
A) No assists for free-kicks ever
B) No assists for penos
C) If a player earns a penalty they get 1 point whether it goes in or is missed.
Capiche?
June 6 at 2:04 pm
ronh says:
This is all too confusing!!!
So if a striker scores a goal, does that team be awarded a goal?
June 6 at 2:07 pm
Mac says:
No you only get a goal if your goalkeeper scores and then makes it back to his line within 18 seconds. New rules.
June 6 at 2:01 pm
Ginkapo-Come to K Papa says:
Thats good, it means suarez’s get the point regardless of whether Gerrard mucks it up or not
June 6 at 2:05 pm
ronh says:
Suarez is playing for England.
Fact.
June 6 at 2:10 pm
aatish says:
Christina?
June 6 at 2:03 pm
ChristIna says:
So do they get 1 for an peno even if it’s missed and 1 for an “assist” if the peno is converted?
LOL
June 6 at 2:04 pm
Ginkapo-Come to K Papa says:
They dont get the assist ever
June 6 at 2:05 pm
ChristIna says:
So what would you call the 1 pt for the penalty?
June 6 at 2:06 pm
Ginkapo-Come to K Papa says:
Diving Pt
June 6 at 2:05 pm
elniñorules: The new Euro Cups have arrived! says:
Just don’t care. They do the calculations for you.
June 6 at 2:10 pm
ChristIna says:
We know. Concerning though that the wording is so fecked up and the Euro’s have not even started.
*Swallows valium
June 6 at 1:59 pm
The Milkman says:
Who is the Croatia penalty taker?
Modric? Srna?
June 6 at 2:00 pm
Scratch says:
Srna I believe
June 6 at 2:01 pm
Daniel - The Holy Grail is blue. Chelsea champions!!! says:
Srna
June 6 at 2:02 pm
The Milkman says:
Hmm, he hasn’t scored since 03/09/10.
June 6 at 2:02 pm
The Milkman says:
(for Croatia)
June 6 at 2:02 pm
goonerbyron says:
Srna
June 6 at 2:03 pm
aatish says:
Srna.
June 6 at 2:07 pm
ronh says:
Can u repeat the question please?
June 6 at 2:01 pm
Daniel - The Holy Grail is blue. Chelsea champions!!! says:
This seriously changes things. Suddenly my 5 2 3 formation isn’t that genius
June 6 at 2:04 pm
Ginkapo-Come to K Papa says:
My 3 DM’s are not looking so handsome anymore
June 6 at 2:02 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
Would you rather have Pletikosa or a 4.5m keeper?
June 6 at 2:04 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
4.5 mill keeper and get Croatian defensive coverage with 4.0 Strinic
June 6 at 2:06 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
I have Strnic. Was gonna double up on them vs ROI as i’m WC’ing for GW2.
June 6 at 2:08 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm -FORZA JUVE!!- says:
Hmmm, I have Pletikosa, and I suppose PPSR makes a good point.
Though I like attacking defenders. Is Strinic attacking at all??
June 6 at 2:09 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
I don’t know much about him mate. Just know he is cheap and nailed on.
June 6 at 2:03 pm
vilmorez says:
Currently loaded up on cheap defenders alongside Alba with the option of going 2-5-3, plus there could be a couple of cleanies there.
Akinfeev/Given (if fit)
Alba/Strinic/Perquis/Holebas/J.Olsson
Ozil/Iniesta/Young/Shirokov/Yarmolenko
RVP/Benzema/Jelavic
Captain options: Shirokov, RVP/Ozil, Iniesta/Jelavic, Benzema/Yarm
June 6 at 2:04 pm
Jibble says:
Given, Chalkias
Kadlec, Debuchy, Piszczek, J.Olsson, ???
Ozil, Iniesta, Sneijder, ???, ???
Benzema, Ibrahimovic, ???
A. Zhirkov, Shirokov, Kuba, Jelavic
B. Strinic, Yarmolenko, Mandzukic, Lewandowksi
Thanks!
June 6 at 2:06 pm
jhill89 says:
B IMO
June 6 at 2:07 pm
King Nemanja says:
A for me
June 6 at 2:09 pm
aatish says:
B)
June 6 at 2:05 pm
JC-BP.MAKE.NO.SENSE says:
team all set for GW 1 (WC after)?
tzovras (given)
kadlec papa alba perquis (strinic)
iniesta sneider shirokov mandzukic (gerard)
lewandowski v.persie (ibrahimovic)
June 6 at 2:08 pm
King Nemanja says:
tzovras is not no. 1 i believe
I’d change Gerard and mandzukic
June 6 at 2:10 pm
JC-BP.MAKE.NO.SENSE says:
was thinking gerrard to young?!
mandzukic to any suggestions?
i want england player have good feeling about them
June 6 at 2:05 pm
Super Arsenal Squirrel says:
Ok so i made a few changes to my defence:
Given, Isaksson
Piszeck, K. papa, A berezutski, strinic, Willems
Thinking about taking out both goalkeepers for possibly szcesny and possibly getting rid . Any thoughts? It would be appreciated. Thanks.
June 6 at 2:06 pm
Super Arsenal Squirrel says:
I have 0.5 in the bank.
June 6 at 2:06 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
Ooh just saw that the kits have been updated!
June 6 at 2:09 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
A much needed upgrade
June 6 at 2:07 pm
goonerbyron says:
Score predictions for the opening rounds anyone…??
For me I’ve gone…
Poland 0 – 0 Greece
Russia 2 – 0 Czech Republic
Holland 3 – 1 Denmark
Germany 2 – 1 Portugal
Spain 0 – 0 Italy
Ireland 2 – 1 Croatia
France 1 – 1 England
Ukraine 1 – 3 Sweden
June 6 at 2:10 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
Looks pretty feasible. I still fancy the Polskies and Spanish to score though, despite playing against two very defensive teams
June 6 at 2:11 pm
GREENDREAMS11 says:
i agree,
June 6 at 2:12 pm
Pork Pie Sausage Roll says:
oh and I think Croatia will beat the Irish
June 6 at 2:10 pm
King Nemanja says:
1-0
2-0
3-1
2-0
1-0
1-0
2-1
1-2
June 6 at 2:11 pm
ronh says:
But Italy lost 3-0 to Russia in a meaningless friendly last week!!!
So they will concede at least 6 goals against Spain.
June 6 at 2:12 pm
Camzy says:
Yeah because that’s how football works…
June 6 at 2:12 pm
Camzy says:
Poland 1-0 Greece
Russia 2-0 Czech
Holland 1-0 Denmark
Germany 4-1 Portugal
Spain 1-1 Italy
Ireland 0-0 Croatia
France 2-1 England
Ukraine 2-2 Sweden
June 6 at 2:14 pm
GREENDREAMS11 says:
this is about as close as it gets to what i would go for
June 6 at 2:12 pm
GREENDREAMS11 says:
not sure about ireland beating croatia either
June 6 at 2:07 pm
Scratch says:
Argh need some suggestions, I don’t know how to finish my team.
Given, Chalkias
Zhirkov, Perquis, Alba, Kadlec
Shirokov, Ozil, Mandzukic
Lewandwoski, van Persie, Benzema
That leaves £18.5m for 1 def and 2 mids.
Lescott/Evra Yarmolenko + 6m/5.5 mid
Pique, Yarmolenko, Andrews
Strinic, Yarmolenko, Srna/Affelay
June 6 at 2:08 pm
fan_of_utd says:
Strinic, Yarmolenko, Srna -> my vote
June 6 at 2:07 pm
fan_of_utd says:
I need to downgrade to ensure Ibra to Benzema… so I’m 1.5 short on that. Any help ?
Cassilas Chalkias
Ollson Strinic Zhirkov Alba Wass
Sneijder Ozil Mandžukić Shirokov, Yarmolenko
Podolski Lewan Ibra
June 6 at 2:09 pm
goonerbyron says:
Get a cheaper goalkeeper than Casillas
June 6 at 2:11 pm
fan_of_utd says:
You mean Cassilas -> Schezney or Lloris(with him will be with 0.5 short)
June 6 at 2:14 pm
goonerbyron says:
Personally, I’d go Zhirkov to either Perquis or Piszczek and then get Akinfeev in for Casillas..
June 6 at 2:21 pm
fan_of_utd says:
Isnt Akinfeev got some minor injury … ? I think Malafeev should be considered also
June 6 at 2:12 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
+1
And I don’t think Podolski is worth 10m. Muller/Benzema/RVP (if you downgrade elsewhere) are all better options imo.
June 6 at 2:15 pm
GREENDREAMS11 says:
i hope he is, i have him in all my teams lol.
June 6 at 2:18 pm
fan_of_utd says:
Podolsky every time could score and imo he is more likely to start than Muller/Klose who could be in rotation despite their qualities. Also he is a penalty taker if im not wrong
So Cassilias to Schezney is my best move ?
June 6 at 2:09 pm
finnish says:
Here is not been much discussion of Holland’s left back Jetro Willems. What do you think about him? Zonalmarking thinks he will start. His price at McDonald’s game is 5.0!
June 6 at 2:17 pm
Dr Heckle says:
Difficult group to keep clean sheets in, I’d rather two dutch going forward.
June 6 at 2:19 pm
MIA_SAN_MIA says:
Yes he is interesting..I have him in my team, at least for the gw1! But Marwijk wasn’t satisfied with him against N.Ireland, so either Willems will start or Schaars!
June 6 at 2:10 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo says:
If you had to pick between Granqvist/Jolsson/Molsson who would you go for?
June 6 at 2:14 pm
Camzy says:
Slim pickings there. M. Olsson, but I wouldn’t have a Swedish defender at any cost.
June 6 at 2:10 pm
Camzy says:
I’m flip-flopping a bit now.
Reckon double Germany first game is a better pick than double Holland. Denmark are there to defend, Portugal think they’re bigger than they are, and will attack which means they’ll get hit for a few goals.
Reckon Muller could outscore RVP first game.
June 6 at 2:12 pm
ChristIna says:
Double Jerry + Double Dutch. For me anyway.
I’m more concerned about gw 2.
June 6 at 2:12 pm
Adz says:
Best forward for 7mill??
Thinking Jelavic, Toivenen, Keane, Gekas, Rezek?
June 6 at 2:12 pm
elniñorules: The new Euro Cups have arrived! says:
True story.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net.....4061_n.jpg
June 6 at 2:12 pm
Forever Aloan says:
Why is no one picking C.Ronaldo?
June 6 at 2:14 pm
Man with new name says:
Some are, most think there are better options at the price from Germany and Holland. I agree with them
June 6 at 2:12 pm
Man with new name says:
Somebody said earlier that Albiol will replace Arbeloa, is this correct?
June 6 at 2:21 pm
MIA_SAN_MIA says:
not replace..if Arbeloa misses gw1, then Ramos will move to RB and Albiol to CB;)
June 6 at 2:16 pm
JuanMataBeast says:
Im using google chrome and the login button dont work on mac donalds euro 2012 FF …? anyone else got this problem
June 6 at 2:18 pm
DJerbil: Support for the Oranje (Japan in Friendly World Cup) -Japani tel says:
Just saw McDonald’s have updated the new Kit Designs..
and by the new rules Xabi Alonso is an a***h** in my team now..
June 6 at 2:25 pm
hillbillypete says:
who u pickin from hollan Djerbil?
June 6 at 2:26 pm
Midnight Rambler says:
airship?
June 6 at 2:19 pm
★FC Borecelona★ - Turkish Delight says:
Ibra or Benzema? Or perhaps even both?