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Brasil 2014

Mexico 1, Dutch nil

I like the Dutch, but they have to be one of the worst at faking, self tripping, anything to attract a yellow card, or red, on their opponent. They are also very good at pushing, and tripping the opposition.

So far Mexico has played a very clean game, and Hochoa is at his best, go Mexico. :thmbsp::thmbsp:
 
The referees have a very hard job to do, and can't see all infractions made on the pitch, but when a referee is at the perfect place to see, not one, but 4 infractions all made from the Dutch team, and decide to play turtle, something is wrong. Twice, Robben tripped himself, the referee decide to close his eyes the first time, and allowed a penalty kick the second time, what a farce. It's always a bit hard to play 11 against twelve for 90 + 6 minutes.

If Webb would of been the referee, it would of been a very different game, and possibly a different outcome.

At least the Mexican can hold their head high, and be very proud of themselves, they played a clean game, no tripping, no pushing, no twitching and crying on the pitch, and no holding. :thmbsp::thmbsp:
 
Well said moineau! :tresbon:

...And shame on so many referees in that World Cup! ...They are a disgrace to the rules of the fair sport!
 
Well said Moinau.......:yes:

I totally agree.....But mexico has been robbed since the start of the WC. All of the sudden the Netherlands does not look so invincible.....
 
The Netherlanders played the smarter game, and won, and that's all it truly matters at the end of the combat.

So congrats once more!
 
Agree Mex played the better game. The flop by Robben that set up the win was unfortunate, but it's part of the sport now. Even with that drastic display, Robben is just incredible to watch.
 
Robben is one of the best player at this Mondial, and the Dutch team, one of the best, lightning attack, with some of the best sweepers of any country.
There is no need to pull, hold, self trip yourself, and flop around the pitch. Everybody always blame the South American for these type of acting.
Referee are now trained to recognize these antics, and what Robben did twice in the penalty area, warrant two yellow card, and an automatic red card for this type of acting, it's in the rule, and not part of the game anymore. When referees decide to play dead, and support one team, that's what happen. The best team is going home, with their head held high, but going home nonetheless.
 
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I didn't see the penalty kick as a result of a Robben flop (in this particular instance), but as a bad call by the referee. Robben certainly does flop, but not in this instance. He tripped over his own feet and the referee thought he was tripped.
 
Mexico did get a bit of a raw deal, but they played too much of the game in thier half of the field.
 
First half Mexico was the (far) better team. Robben did deserve a penalty though in the last minute of the first half, where he was so fiercely attacked Moreno broke his own leg.
Second half Mexico waited for the Dutch to come, and they did, so the equalizer was deserved. As for the final penalty... that wasn't one, but I had to watch the slo-mo to see that. The referee probably didn't dare to refuse after he didn't give the 'real' penalty to Robben in the first half.
So all in all a draw would be fair, but that isn't possible, so I'm glad we won. Now here in Holland everybody seems to think we'll destroy Costa Rico, but I'm not so sure.

Oh well, tonight France and Germany have to play. I predict they'll win, but there were more surprises this WC (Spain, Italy, England...)
 
It would be nice if the refs would brandish yellow cards for flopping in the box. It would make a striker think twice about doing it a second time. And the Mexican captain should have known better than sticking his foot out like that, he did land on poor mr. Robin's toes.

I still have to pick Germany to win the whole thing this year.

Cheers,
Wayne
 
In 70 minutes, France V Nigeria
Although France is the favourite, they will have to bring their A game against a very good team.

One more thing, the referee are from USA and Canada. Hopefully they will do a professional job and not be sway by internal politic. On their last game, they did a fantastic job.
 
That referee from Canada seems to be a very nice fellow, with strong conviction, fairness, and solid experience in football himself, of course. ...Impartiality is the key word.

Vive la France! :tresbon:
 
France and Germany advance. No one seems to be talking about France, but they are playing very well. Should be an interesting game Friday. On a side note Suarez says his biting days are over, however we have heard this before.
 
What an exciting game Germany Vs. Algeria! For awhile I thought Algeria would take it, but the Germans prevailed as I had predicted (of course). Algerians can be proud of their game.

Now GO USA!!!
 
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