Wow. Just having the balls to try that instead of letting it come down and attempting to take the keeper one-on-one is impressive in and of itself.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheRef
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Wow. Just having the balls to try that instead of letting it come down and attempting to take the keeper one-on-one is impressive in and of itself.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheRef
No. They were forced. I've read it a few places and this announcer has said it. Plus, I believe they are technically the home team, so they would be allowed to choose it and force Spain to be dark. Both have been forced, per the announcer.
I think it's fifa swinging their dick. Spain refused to make a light jersey and like two weeks ago fifa made them wear white.
Robben!!!
Great touch. Terrible defending by Pique. Nothing casillas can do. 2-1 Ned
Robben!!!!!!!
2-1 Netherlands after Robben's second goal at 52'
Was robbenQuote:
Originally Posted by TheRef
Fixed it...silly meQuote:
Originally Posted by DudyDawg
Straight out of RivendellQuote:
Originally Posted by DudyDawg
Can't stand that guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by DudyDawg
Spain desperately needs to salvage a point out of this. Chile is extremely dangerous, and this would put them behing the 8-ball in a serious way.
Diego Costa has just been a body. Other than the penalty, he's barely made an impact. I don't think he's healthy. Surprised another striker hasn't come in yet. They need a big target man who will impact the game
van Persie nearly sealed it. Again, one of the best volley men in the game. That was with his weak foot too
I like robben about 70% of the time. I love to see him play when he is on his feet. His diving makes him hard to like though, I know what you meanQuote:
Originally Posted by smootness
Or just take him out and go back to the false nine they destroyed the world with for years.Quote:
Originally Posted by DudyDawg
And just as I say that, Torres will replace costa. Surprised that Alonso coming out for Pedro. Would have probably pulled out busquets for him. Hate busquets for his flops and to me, lack of skill. Think he's very overrated
Torres in for Diego Costa.
He's a fantastic player, I just don't like the way he plays. It's not just the diving, he just seems like an absolute turd. The whole Dutch team plays dirty for the most part. I still remember the flying scissor-kick in the 2010 Final. Robben, de Jong, Van Bommel...that just seems to be the way they always play.Quote:
Originally Posted by DudyDawg
ANOTHER goal for the Netherlands. First international goal for de Vrij
3-1 Netherlands 64'
Casillas slightly mis played that, argument for a foul on van Persie. Biggest problem for Spain was the three blue shirts near the line and one white one. Poor defending
Van Persie with a Yellow....
Offsides on Spain on what would have been a nice goal....obvious. Stays 3-1 67'
I wouldn't out him in that category. He's a skilled guy and never been called dirty to be honest. Those two play like bulls in a china shop tho. de Jong and Van Bommel play with the philosophy of either the man or the ball will get by them, but not both. That 2010 final was dirty. They knew they were severely out skilled and had to try to beat up the Spanish. Almost workedQuote:
Originally Posted by smootness
How do these Spanish and Dutch players all communicate with an Italian referee?
I believe everyone has to communicate in English on the pitch. Official language of FIFA if I remember right.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pioneer Dawg
The way Spain play is such a double edged sword. The possession breaks down so many teams but can get them into trouble. What makes them great also makes them vulnerable
Spanish keeper with a yellow for confronting the official a little bit too much....
Ahhhh this is crazy, US Open, World Cup, Omaha, NBA Champ and MLB baseball all going on today through the weekend and beyond.
4-1!!!! The rout is on!
English, Spanish, French, and German are the official languages. They try to assign referees that are multi lingual and speak both teams language. Like the military, you can get paid more if you speak more languagesQuote:
Originally Posted by TheRef
Wow....what an embarrassing goal to give up for the Spanish. Van Persie with possibly the easiest goal of the World Cup. 4-1 Netherlands at 72'
Casillas looks worn out from a long season and short break after the CL final. Really out of character for him to lose focus. One of the best of all time. He doesn't have it today
I don't think they were vulnerable when they were at their peak. But Xavi isn't quite what he used to be, and most of their guys are at the top of a downward descent. They're just not quite as good as they were; how long have these guys been playing together? Wasn't it Euro 2008 when they broke through? So 6+ years? You just can't stay in peak form that long.Quote:
Originally Posted by DudyDawg
What is scary for the rest of the world is that Brazil are favorites now, and they're going to be a much better team in 2018. Neymar, Oscar, Bernard, Lucas Moura...all their attacking talent is going to be in the middle of their prime, all 25-26 years old.
One cool thing about soccer is the fans. One of the few sports where fans arguably get louder in a blowout. Turned from Dutch fans cheering for a win to Dutch fans just having a giant party. It's really cool
I'm curious of how many American fans came down to Brazil for the World Cup.Quote:
Originally Posted by DudyDawg
Brazil and Belgium will be scary in the near future. And a lot of these spaniards have been playing since and even in 2004. Surprised they didn't go for a bit more youth on the benchQuote:
Originally Posted by smootness
Second time the Spanish have ever given up 4 goals in a World Cup match. Last time? 1950 vs. Brazil (6-1 loss)
I'm sure quite a bit. I think it would be the epitome of fandom to go to a WC. Its a month long Super Bowl. Man that would be so coolQuote:
Originally Posted by TheRef
Van Persie is subbed out. 2 goals in 78'.
I don't know if any bars do this, but if I owned one in a big city, i would sell the favorite beer of each country during their games as a promo. That would be cool IMO
Robben is awesome
5-1 Netherlands!!! Robben with his second!!!!! 79'. This is EMBARRASSING!!!!