when i was younger i genuinely would have tried making a joke about this, but now i find it incredible. i cant even walk around my house in the dark, let alone locate a football, run after it, dribble and shoot. its really amazing these guys are given the opportunity for something like this and deserve recognition for it. im inspired by this so much.
I am one of the referees of the game. The goalkeepers are FULLY sighted. Apart from their role as a goalkeeper they also operate as a ‘guide’ to the defenders when the ball is in the last 12 metres (between the dotted white line and their goal).
I've been totally blind since birth and I find it inspiring that people like me can be represented on the pitch. Football today provides so many opportunities and I have never let my lack of sight hold me back from a career in the game. My family are so proud that for the past two years I have been based at Stockley Park, operating the Premier League's VAR system.
@@lollol-ew6hbspeech to text / braille keyboards are a thing, and most blind people can still hear, which can be enough to use computers with the right system
And this considering that the ball is partly made of STEEL (there’s ball bearings inside so it shakes like a marraca when it moves so others can hear it)
this is absolutely stunning! the dedication put in by these guys is outstanding and it's great to see them play the beautiful game regardless of their condition.
Far more entertained and impressed watching this than watching England play. In fact we should stick a few of these players in the England team, they couldn’t do much worse.
@@user-eq1jv3oo5v making disingenuous comments about disabled people being able to play with professional athletes is the definition of being a beg in my books. It’s also pretty grim given how it’s actually just a veiled dig at the (able bodied) pros. Same with women’s football. Just praise them for their already impressive achievements within their own sport. Don’t make stupid, insincere comments about how they’d ’wipe the floor with the men’
This is really amazing and inspiring that all these players didn’t just let their lives fall away after becoming or being born blind and to have that much talent with a football without seeing it is truly incredible. And I think I recognise the west brom keeper from estudiantes futsal club.
I can barely find my way in the dark at night and these guys manage to play a football match while being totally blind and being actually quite good at it with very nice shots. these guys deserve only but respect.
When I was younger I had the opportunity to volunteer for sight support in Hull and I took part in a blink football session and was amazed I volunteered for two years with them and made some friends for life, truly inspiring 🔥
Dont feel bad for them, that's pisses disabled people right off imo. For most it's all they have ever known so makes no difference, for a few they will have learned to live with it and be happy. We should all just be happy that this world is more equal to people who have extra needs and they have the opportunity it to do what 'normal' people take for granted these days.
its amazing how aware they are of the goal's position even after spinning and running around, how are they not all going in the wrong direction??!!, great job guys, very entertaining.
@@Samouraii their directional sense is incredible... So many audio cues to disect and process to paint a picture in their minds before even passing /shooting!
That is incredible, such brave people, I cannot imagine being without sight, and for them to run with a ball with skill that would embarrass some PL players, its remarkable.
I find it so impressive how they're able to not only detect other players around them and dribble past them, but also shoot and score against the goalkeepers, with good shots too. Gotta give massive props to these lads.
WBA's #17 is absolutely cracked, such power harnessed from such a close range, I don't think even legends like Cech, Courtois, and Martinez will have 50% chance in the same position, let alone managing your defenders. The more I watch disability sports, the more I find it amazing.
