This second match is nowhere near as exciting. Netherlands could easily have a free ticket to the semis based on what I'm seeing.
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This second match is nowhere near as exciting. Netherlands could easily have a free ticket to the semis based on what I'm seeing.
It's definitely time to go back to 4-4-3 though, especially against CR or Greece.
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It's definitely time to go back to 4-4-3 though, especially against CR or Greece.
It would be unfair to start with 12 players :ninja:
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It would be unfair to start with 12 players :ninja:
The extra one is probably the ref :ninja:
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god damn
i really wanted both Mexico and Costa Rica to go through
after what they've shown so far CR should be able to take out Greece… dunno what they're doing
seriously if Nederland takes the spot in the semis I am going to implode... I can only see either Belgium or Argentina coming out of the other block and I think the Dutch are then almost guaranteed a spot in the finals
France and Germany (sorry Algeria and Nigeria) next Friday though... I think that's the most exciting match in the cup thus far. they've both shown a hell of a lot of promise so far. it's crazy to think one of them will be knocked out soon
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What a sweet goal!
Costa Rica lead!
EDIT: holy shit, that should've been a penalty…
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What the fuck were the Greeks doing lol, that was such a slow shot. The goalie and some dude just basically stood there.
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It would be unfair to start with 12 players :ninja:
We need an extra player to make up for the poor defense.
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What the- That was a sudden red card! What happened?
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The greeks play the worst football possible. They play anti football. It's disgusting. Shoulda been Ivory Coast
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One shouldn't fuck around with Costa Rica since it's a nation that pretty clearly sold it's soul to the devil.
How else does one explain them walking through the poverty stricken wartorn nightmare that has been the past 100 years of Central America unscathed with pretty good living standards and a thriving democracy.
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What the- That was a sudden red card! What happened?
He got a second yellow for a late foul.
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@MDL:
He got a second yellow for a late foul.
Makes sense. Then again, Greece isn't even playing football as it is.
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Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck
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Oh man, i still feel bad for the defeat. I just went out and you can feel the sadness in the streets. This time we really thought we would go to the 5th match (all the past like 4 World Cups we've been eliminated in the 4th one). I'm gonna find someone to cuddle or spoon me :(
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Oh man, i still feel bad for the defeat. I just went out and you can feel the sadness in the streets. This time we really thought we would go to the 5th match (all the past like 4 World Cups we've been eliminated in the 4th one). I'm gonna find someone to cuddle or spoon me :(
Oh, I know that feeling very well too…
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What.
What's wrong with this world cup. Holy fuck man, these last minute matches.
And now Costa Rica with only ten guys and no switches. Shit, Greece has the game. Against all expectations.
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Oh lord I don't know what to think. I don't like the way Greece plays but serously it's crazy how they can always pull it during the final moments.
Well, at least Netherlands won, but plz Costa Rica please win… Greece plays über boring game unless they are losing so I want them out! -
I swear this world cup is insane,
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I'm just glad I never put any money in this world cup. Too many surprises.
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Poor Prismeru.
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Wow, just tuned in like a minute before Greece scored. Amazing how they pull it off every time.
Too bad Croatia didn't pass the group, it could have been us losing against the Dutch today.
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on the ned-mex game, i think it shoukd have been 1-1(or 2-2 with two penaltys) after 90 minutes. but the mexicans couldnt cope with changes van Gaal made. and that way they would lose in overime because the dutch had more rythem.
i hope the greece team wins. the owner of my favorite bar is from greece, he will give free beer if he is in a good mood
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Greeks are keeping up the pressure nicely. I think Costa Rica's only chance is to try to make it to penalties.
EDIT: If Navas survives until then, that is.
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Greeks are keeping up the pressure nicely. I think Costa Rica's only chance is to try to make it to penalties.
EDIT: If Navas survives until then, that is.
Can't be good to have a wounded goalie during penalties either.
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Well second penalty wich desides a game in 2 days. I love it. Especially since I don't care for any of those teams so far and just wanna some suspensefull last minutes.^^
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Congratulations, Costa Rica… You've made history with one player less, an injured goalkeeper and all the physical beating. You deserved to win.
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Penalty shootout drama somewhat redeemed this game.
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That was the most amazing shoot out I've ever seen.
PERFECT run of penalties, well done Costa Rica!I just jumped around my room flailing my arms and frantically fist pumping in delight.
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That's too bad, really hoped Greece would make it.
Still, I guess Costa Rica deserves it more, considering their performance so far. Greece had plenty of opportunities to score their second goal, especially that attack with 5 vs 2. Congrats to Costa Rica for making it with a player less.
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Awesome! Costa Rica, go all the way!
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yessss costa rica takes it
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Netherlands vs Costa Rica an interesting game to come.
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Oh man, that was too intense. Great penalty shootout, I love seeing the teams and the fans celebrating the victory.
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Great shootout and I'm happy for costa rica. I just hope that germany will not have to go through a penalty shootout as well. Three days in a row would be too nervwrecking.
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The Greeks are gone.
Sweet Jesus thank you.
I was beginning to sympathize with Angela Merkel when Papastathopoulos scored in the 91st minute.
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I was rooting for Greece all the way until the end. Sucks, but Costa Rica took it.
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Hey guys I just realized that the player who scored was named Socratis. Glad he was named after a similar "player"
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Can I just say that I dislike the Netherlands even more now…
I really hate being a bitter **** like this, but gee, are they an awful team man. And what a shitty way to win that was. Mexico was the better team, and they deserved to go on. I hate the way the Netherlands play; they're just really not actually all that good, but they still win all their games and somehow everyone seems to think it's awesome. And then that last minute penalty... things like that always suck (imo, in cases like this referees should into consideration that it's the end of the game and that Mexico had been the better team all game long (just like with the CIV-GRE match)); but this one was by far the worst penalty we've seen in this tuornament. And that ****** Robben even seemed proud of it in interviews after the game.
And then the worst thing is that everyone here is super happy now and this one dude started lighting fireworks right outside our window after the match... blegh.Well, I'm done ranting for now. Sorry, haha. I guess I'll be back the next time the Netherlands have to play.
I really do enjoy the rest of the tournament though, haha ^^
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I can't really put across just how much I love penalty shoot outs when I'm a neutral.
Some of the best moments in football.
Hopefully the second batch of last 16 games can live up to how crazy the games over the past few days have been.
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Can I just say that I dislike the Netherlands even more now…
I really hate being a bitter **** like this, but gee, are they an awful team man. And what a shitty way to win that was. Mexico was the better team, and they deserved to go on. I hate the way the Netherlands play; they're just really not actually all that good, but they still win all their games and somehow everyone seems to think it's awesome. And then that last minute penalty... things like that always suck (imo, in cases like this referees should into consideration that it's the end of the game and that Mexico had been the better team all game long (just like with the CIV-GRE match)); but this one was by far the worst penalty we've seen in this tuornament. And that ****** Robben even seemed proud of it in interviews after the game.
And then the worst thing is that everyone here is super happy now and this one dude started lighting fireworks right outside our window after the match... blegh.Well, I'm done ranting for now. Sorry, haha. I guess I'll be back the next time the Netherlands have to play.
I really do enjoy the rest of the tournament though, haha ^^
I agree that mexico was the better team for the most part and they definitely deserved to win, but I'm sorry but the netherlands still had a legitimate win. The goal from sneijder was well done, and even though robben was acting a little too much at the fall that got him the penalty it was still a legitimate penalty, because the mexican player did hit him on his foot. And robben already didn't get the penalty earlier on wich he deserved as well. So being all bitter about it now and say they don't deserve it is bull***t. ^^
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I agree that mexico was the better team for the most part and they definitely deserved to win, but I'm sorry but the netherlands still had a legitimate win. The goal from sneijder was well done, and even though robben was acting a little too much at the fall that got him the penalty it was still a legitimate penalty, because the mexican player did hit him on his foot. And robben already didn't get the penalty earlier on wich he deserved as well. So being all bitter about it now and say they don't deserve it is bull***t. ^^
Yeah I know, but I just can't help it :P
I agree that Sneijder's goal was a really cool one. And Robben could have gained a penalty from that foul earlier on, but Mexico could also have gotten one even before that, when Herrera got kicked in the head by Vlaar and De Vrij. But the one penalty that actually was given was for a foul that wasn't as bad as both of those earlier ones, and that's what annoyed me ( - and even more because it was in the 94th minute or something and it turned out to be the deciding thing in the game).
Anyway, I should just let it go and enjoy the other matches, haha :)
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We need an extra player to make up for the poor defense.
Without De Jong we are doomed :sad:
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Yeah I know, but I just can't help it :P
I agree that Sneijder's goal was a really cool one. And Robben could have gained a penalty from that foul earlier on, but Mexico could also have gotten one even before that, when Herrera got kicked in the head by Vlaar and De Vrij. But the one penalty that actually was given was for a foul that wasn't as bad as both of those earlier ones, and that's what annoyed me ( - and even more because it was in the 94th minute or something and it turned out to be the deciding thing in the game).
Anyway, I should just let it go and enjoy the other matches, haha :)
Hey it's understandable. :) I also was totally shocked how quickly it turned. Really would have liked mexico to go through. But that is football for ya, where even the last couple minutes can decide a game.^^ Wich also can be said for many sports.
I just hope we get another awesome and exciting match with france today. I would love another penalty shootout, just please not for our german team tonight, lol.
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How do you even call that a CELEBRATION?
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Awww it's going to be a real shame if Nigeria go out because of an Enyeama mistake. He's been our best player this tournament and in my opinion the best keeper of this world cup.
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Well nigeria lost, what a mistake from the nigerian player, lol.
I tip 2-1 for germany.
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How do you even call that a CELEBRATION?
One wonders what would happen if they lost.
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Nigeria dominated this match until 2nd 70mins time. Nigerians had chances but they keep slowing the ball down giving France defense time to cover up.
1 goal the goalie mistake
2nd goal own goal
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I too think that Nigeria was the better team for most of the game. Despite being a huge France fan.
Honestly, it's a problem I often see happen in the final rounds of World Cups. The pressure gets to the players and the fleet-footed playstyle used in the preliminaries gets switched out for a mostly defensive style. One that is looking for possible counter chances to utilize. Seeing that happen to France is particularly painful, given their beautiful performance early on in the tournament. I really, really hope things will change in the quarterfinals match against whomever.
And holy football, Valbuena was on fire! The smallest player yet he was everywhere. Seriously impressive display by him today.