REF WOULD PROBABLY GET KILLED IF HE DIDnT DO WHAT HE DID
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REF WOULD PROBABLY GET KILLED IF HE DIDnT DO WHAT HE DID
Of course I am disappointed right now. But I can't take anything away from Argentina's victory. They played a bit better than Belgium (especially technically), and I cannot claim the referee made obvious decisions to Argentina's advantage.
In the first half the Belgians showed too much respect for Argentina, which resulted in a serious lack of pressing to reclaim the ball. It was painful to see! We played slow again in the first half, but this has been an ongoing issue for our team this tournament.
The nail in our coffin was obviously the very early goal, after which the Argentinians deliberately slowed down the game (which is pretty smart and efficient).
I think it's fair to say the Argentinians weren't THAT much better than the Belgians, especially in the second half.
Eden Hazard played below his normal level during this tournament. I think he only showed 3 flashes of his class during this World Cup. A serious disappointment. Vertonghen and Alderweireldt were very good this game.
Congrats to Argentina.
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Originally Posted by 5th state
Sorry 5th I know you are Belgian, but really was there any other result.
Dutch deserved to win. Props to Costa Rica for getting that far.
Ballsy coaching from Van Gaal, even though it worked out i think taking out your number 1 goalie for penalties is a bit wrong.
Holland deserved to win, i mean they just couldn't score the ball refused to go over the line. Real gutsy performance by Costa Rica they just gave it their all, what more could you want from them? Really well played.
As with Belgium I mean this was Argentina's best performance so far but still they are so vulnerable in defence I thought Belgium would have had more chances. I dunno it just felt like the Belgians didn't have the legs to really push Argentina. Hazard was a disappointment all tournament, he should have stepped up.
Messi was great that pass he gave Di Maria was awesome. The game with Holland will be really intriguing, I think the Dutch can expose Argentina's defence with their counters.
I think we will see a Germany - Holland final.
If I where the Cost Rican penalty takers, I would have sucker punched Krul. Dude was all over the Costa Rican's (Making Gestures, Chatting to them, trying to shake there hands etc......) while they where getting ready to take there penalties.Quote:
Originally Posted by HANZO
Tim Krul (Dutch replacement goalie) should have gotten yellow carded for his antics. But I can understand why he did it. The penalty shootout has a lot to do with psychology. And props where props are due : this guy always went for the right corner and of course he stopped two penalty shots.
The referee was very much in favor of the Netherlands throughout the game imo. Also, Robben was overdoing it a bit with his numerous dives this time around.
There were Dutch soccer analysts (for the Dutch people on here : Jan Mulder and Jan Boskamp) on the show I was watching after the game and they said Van Gaal had planned in advance Krul would take over from Cillessen in the event of a penalty shootout. Krul probably performed better on penalty shots during training sessions. Of course there's always a risk in swapping goalies just for the penalty shootout. The one who comes in is still 'cold' so to speak and this doesn't seem like an advantage. But Krul proved me wrong on this.
The final four are not the best teams when you look at their general performance during games. I'd make an exception for Germany, as efficiency is just the thing they stand for. But Brazil, Argentina and Holland have shown themselves vulnerable. Overall teams like Chile and Colombia were better, but of course it's the results that count in the end.
At any rate congrats to the Netherlands. Good for them!
It's down to the Final four: I have The Netherlands over Argentina, and Germany over Brazil.
yup rematch of 86 & 90Quote:
Originally Posted by hectis
What teams do you have winning?Quote:
Originally Posted by ol dirty abbot
No fucking way man, Diaz should've been sent of with 2 yellow cards and those were not dives by Robben. A player like him gets tackled a lot. I agree on the many offsides, RVP sucked yesterday.Quote:
Originally Posted by 5th state
Tim Krul never went too far, you're entitled to take your time to get ready and psychological games have been played forever.
And yeah, Krul was told he would be substituted to do the penalties. He doesn't have the best track record (2 out of 20 saves in the EPL) but I guess he just knew what would happen. Indeed he was right every time.
Cillessen doesn't save too many penalties, he usually just picks a side and goes for it.
Costa Rica got what they deserved for only playing during the last 3 minutes of extra time.
Costa Rica could have gotten 2 penalty shots during regular time as well. Overall, the Netherlands were of course the better team. It was also one of Sneijder's better games.
Regarding Robben : in most (but not all) cases he indeed has no other option but fall. But he overdoes it whenever he falls, falling as theatrically as possible (extra rolls etc.) to make sure a free kick or a card for the opposite player is ensured. Slight form of 'matennaaien' if you ask me.
Germany will beat Brazil. Not sure about Netherlands-Argentina. I hope the Netherlands win that semifinal.
Thanks for the insight on the Dutch goalies, Rame. (I don't know much about them.)
RIP to Alfredo Di Stefano, Real Madrid legend.
Returning to the world cup, Brazil have appealed the yellow card given to Tiago Silva. lol they never gonna win that what a waste of time.
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Originally Posted by HANZO
I don't know man. If I remember correctly, all he did was accidently get in the way of the goalie, while he was trying to kick the ball up field. That's not a yellow card IMO.
didnt seem like he did it accidently
thanks for the mentionQuote:
Originally Posted by HANZO
respect