See the problem with soccer & hockey is that most of the action has no consequence in the game.

In Basketball, it's a high scoring game, so most of the plays directly impact the end.

In Football (Handegg), every yard is important on whether one team gets a 1st down and momentum.

Even in Baseball, base-loaded, etc, there is a buildup even though it's a slow game.



But soccer, it's 89 minutes of action that has no bearing on the game.

Outside of the scores, and saves by the Goalie.