Kakanucks Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 WHEW.........was getting real anxious by 85th minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakanucks Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I think you also have to give Huntelaar a lot of credit. Hadn't played a minute of football in the WC, then 5 minutes after being brought on, he takes an unstoppable penalty against the best 'Keeper in the tournament... yep, and also why they let him take the PK, freshest legs out there, lesser chance of a cramp up and missing the shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Agreed it was a penalty. That said, Robben did throw himself out there, which leaves a bad taste. There have been quite a few suggestions to combat the diving, which seems to have reached epidemic proportions in this competition. One of the best ideas, IMO, is a match review process, by which players could be assessed a yellow retroactively. That being said, if such a situation were currently in place, Holland would still be going through. They just might have had to do it without Robben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 There have been quite a few suggestions to combat the diving, which seems to have reached epidemic proportions in this competition. One of the best ideas, IMO, is a match review process, by which players could be assessed a yellow retroactively. That being said, if such a situation were currently in place, Holland would still be going through. They just might have had to do it without Robben. true...I think Holland would have won in OT anyway by the way they were playing in the 2nd half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 yep, and also why they let him take the PK, freshest legs out there, lesser chance of a cramp up and missing the shot The scary thing, (if you're a Dutch fan) is how perfect it was. I think it might have hit the side netting before it hit the back. I had a flashback to the last PK taken by Chile... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakanucks Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 The scary thing, (if you're a Dutch fan) is how perfect it was. I think it might have hit the side netting before it hit the back. I had a flashback to the last PK taken by Chile... that last PK Chile took definitely was a heartbreaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Well, now that I can relax somewhat until next weekend, it's time to watch some football without fear of a heart attack. As a North American, I guess I'll have to cheer for Costa Rica. (Of course, that will all change on Tuesday when Belgium plays the US ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steen Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 That was a great finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Vanderhoek Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 It was a penalty....and the Dutch came out on top in the end...It's a great day ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollarAndADream Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Freakin' ecstatic about that win. Sporting my orange jersey today FOR SURE. I'm somewhat worried about getting jumped by Mexicans because of that PK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakanucks Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 who would have thought in the beginning that spain, italy, england, and portugal would all not make it out of their groups and greece, switzerland, and belgium would go figures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Greece and Costa Rica seem pretty evenly matched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g_bassi13 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 who would have thought in the beginning that spain, italy, england, and portugal would all not make it out of their groups and greece, switzerland, and belgium would go figures Well, based on their groups, Switzerland and Belgium not making it out would have been a big disappointment for both nations (especially Belgium). Greece is just sort of fluking along as is. Hoping Costa Rica picks up their game here and crushes them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YummyCakeFace Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 If I didn't know any better, I'd say Jacques Lemaire has been coaching the Greek side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raoul Duke Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Zzzzzzzzzzzzz Greece. Please get this team out now, Costa Rica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdeath Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I'm loving this commentator so much. "I think a football match is just beginning in Racife..." Also that ball-watching from Greece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakanucks Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 what in the world was defender and the goaltender doing there? first row seats to the goal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raoul Duke Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I'm loving this commentator so much. "I think a football match is just beginning in Racife..." Also that ball-watching from Greece. Yah that was awesome! And now they yellow card dude on the bench? Hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakanucks Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Well, based on their groups, Switzerland and Belgium not making it out would have been a big disappointment for both nations (especially Belgium). Greece is just sort of fluking along as is. Hoping Costa Rica picks up their game here and crushes them. Hmm, that is true, Switzerland and Belgium really got lucky with their group draws to be honest, Belgium was a surprise to me (a good one) since I didn't know much about their team. They look good, and could be a darkhorse for the next euro cup and WC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raoul Duke Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Is it just me, or is the Greek team half made up of middle-aged balding men? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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