Opinion Lead #1 (Descriptive Lead)
The year is 1970, the location is Mexico City. It is the World Cup semifinal game between Italy and West Germany. At the end of the 90 minutes of game time, the 2 teams are tied 1-1. In overtime, West Germany scores in the 94th minute. However, Italy quickly responds, scoring 2 goals shortly after, before going into the 2nd period of overtime. During the 2nd period, West Germany scores another goal to tie it up. The Italians follow up with a goal a minute later and are able to keep the lead to win the game. However, had the golden goal rule been in effect during overtime, then West Germany would’ve won quickly, ending the game and would’ve led to the absence of the intense 30 minutes of overtime.
Opinion Lead #2 (Rhetorical Question)
Does the golden goal rule in soccer really emphasize going on the offense to score a goal? Or rather, does it emphasize simply staying on the defense, leading to dull gameplay?
Opinion Lead #3 (Narrative/Anecdote Lead)
It is a quarter-final match in a tournament. The game is between the team that most people are rooting for, and a team that managed to get in due to weak opponents in the group stage. The golden goal rule is in effect for the tournament. The weak team manages to hold back the opposing team at the end of full time, 0-0. In overtime, the weak team manages to get past the other team’s defense and has a chance for a goal. The defense then gets possession of the ball and attempts to clear it. However, the ball bounces off of another player and is headed towards the goal. The goalie, unaware of this, lets the ball go in. Due to the golden goal rule, the weak team wins and goes on to the final, all because of a fluke.
I prefer the first lead. However, maybe you should explain what the golden goal rule in the lead.
ReplyDeleteI like the third one because it gives people who have little idea about soccer more of what the rule means. (but you should still explain it.)
ReplyDeleteI like the third lead best, because while I didn't know what the golden goal rule is, I still got your point by the end of the third lead. The second lead only would've made sense to someone who liked soccer.
ReplyDeleteI liked the Narrative because i felt like i was there. I also felt like i could feel the excitement if i were there. It made me want to keep reading it.
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Could you do some combo of lead #1 and lead #3? I like the specifics of lead #1, but lead #3 seems a bit more concise and explains the golden rule.
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