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Mentar · 2014-06-29, 12:55

Well *cough*... I'd say that the last 2 scenes were no penalties, but the first one was. So, to some degree, accumulative justice

Sakuratsuki · 2014-06-29, 12:57

Poor mexico almost there.

Guardian Enzo · 2014-06-29, 12:58

Mexico was playing with fire on those set pieces... All those corners were going to bite them sooner or later. Soccer is an amazing game - Mexico is the better team, looks physically fresher. But they score a goal, and all of a sudden they pull back into a shell and Netherlands runs at them for 40 minutes until the finally crack.

The curse of Mexico continues. This one may be the most painful of all.

Blaat · 2014-06-29, 12:59

Netherlands are now practically in the semi-final, no way Greece or Costa Rica can beat them.

Bri · 2014-06-29, 12:59

This...game...was...not...good...for...my...nerves

risingstar3110 · 2014-06-29, 12:59

Netherlands did not deserve to win. And that probably was not a penalty as the ball clearly was out of Robben reach before he dived.

A real pity as Mexico clearly played better for the whole match

Guardian Enzo · 2014-06-29, 13:00

Except for the last 40 minutes of it.

Evil Rick · 2014-06-29, 13:00

Arbiters this world cup and a real shame.

Mentar · 2014-06-29, 13:00

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Originally Posted by Blaat

Netherlands are now practically in the semi-final, no way Greece or Costa Rica can beat them.

Hoooooo... I'll quote you on that.

Blaat · 2014-06-29, 13:03

Agreed Enzo, as I said the goal was probably the worst thing that could have happened to them. Sometimes it's better to score in the 88th minute and not the 48th minute.

As for Mexico, if they ended up being group leaders instead of second they might reach the quarter-finals for once.

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Originally Posted by Mentar

Hoooooo... I'll quote you on that.

You just did.

Evil Rick · 2014-06-29, 13:03

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Originally Posted by Blaat

Netherlands are now practically in the semi-final, no way Greece or Costa Rica can beat them.

What? Everybody said Costa Rica was the weak link of the group and look what happened.

Overconfidence is the wores thing Holland could fall into right now.

Sakuratsuki · 2014-06-29, 13:03

Well, after watching this game. I don't think Netherlands deserves to win this WC. If they really were in the other side and played like this against: France, Colombia or Germany. They would be home by now. I was not amused about their game at all. They depend too much on Robben and his individual quality's.

Well, about the match considering everything that happened. It didn't deserve that kind of ending. but well, congratulations to the Netherlands.

Guardian Enzo · 2014-06-29, 13:05

Costa Rica is very dangerous. If the weather is like this, they'll have a shot.

KiraYamatoFan · 2014-06-29, 13:06

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Originally Posted by Blaat

Netherlands are now practically in the semi-final, no way Greece or Costa Rica can beat them.

I remember people saying that in 2004 about Greece or ahead of this Netherlands/Mexico match. I'm not taking anything for granted anymore.

Anyway, Louis van Gaal has a lot of Ferguson in him when it comes to get his troops fighting to the very bitter end. He will well and truly be earning his money in the Northwest of England.

ChampDream · 2014-06-29, 13:07

Mexico deserved the win, but that was bad luck in the last minutes.

Guardian Enzo · 2014-06-29, 13:08

Don't forget the weather conditions out there - 38 degrees Celsius in the sun, with 70% humidity. No one is going to be a their best in those conditions. Holland did what they had to do to get through - style points are for rhythmic gymnastics and figure skating.

Sheba · 2014-06-29, 13:10

Getting through the extra round and a potential penalty shoot out session would have been effed the winning team over for the next game.

risingstar3110 · 2014-06-29, 13:11

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Originally Posted by Sakura_Tsuki

Well, after watching this game. I don't think Netherlands deserves to win this WC. If they really were in the other side and played like this against: France, Colombia or Germany. They would be home by now. I was not amused about their game at all. They depend too much on Robben and his individual quality's.

Well, about the match it was nerve wrecking but considering everything that happened. It didn't deserve that kind of ending. but well, congratulations to the Netherlands.

Agree as the Netherlands were really harmless in open play versus Mexico. Their main game plan is till counter attacks through Robben pace. And once he was doubled marked, they seemly created little chance in open play

Who will they face in semi-final if all the favourite go through? Brazil, Argentina or German/France?

Guardian Enzo · 2014-06-29, 13:12

Argentina.

risingstar3110 · 2014-06-29, 13:14

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Argentina.

Well at least we won't see South American teams take all of each other out at least

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