Originally posted by no1marauderI agree!
Can it be any more ridiculous to decide an elimination game in the World Cup by penalty kicks? Maybe the NBA should decide tied OT games by a game of "H-O-R-S-E" or a three point competition.
Play the game until somebody scores; I know that is rare in soccer but accidents happen.
Originally posted by infomastI am going to stop watching soccer, i loathe divers like Robben, another game spoiled by diving.
Robben is the player of the match, but overall Mexico is was a stronger side. Mexico made a mistake of protecting the lead and paid for it. Bogus penalty, there wasn't even a touch.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieI'm not a dutch fan and I saw a stronger play by Mexico side, however, that was a good call as the dutch player clearly was tripped in penalty area!
I am going to stop watching soccer, i loathe divers like Robben, another game spoiled by diving.
Originally posted by FI230969He was on the way down anyway and the "trip" was incidental. To have a game decided on that sort of ticky tack foul is a joke.
I'm not a dutch fan and I saw a stronger play by Mexico side, however, that was a good call as the dutch player clearly was tripped in penalty area!
Originally posted by robbie carrobieHis mentality is to dive as soon as he steps into a penalty box.I think he'd rather earn a penalty than score. Probably, that's what his first coach drilled into him.
I am going to stop watching soccer, i loathe divers like Robben, another game spoiled by diving.
No one deserves to win this World Cup. No team stands out as a clear favorite. Even Germany is slow in defense. Spain was best technically, but they were unlucky among the other reasons.
Still I like the Swiss team. Their game against Argentina should be close. US looks better than Belgium so far.