2014 FIFA World Cup - Page 49

cougarfreak · 06-29-2014, 01:03 PM

I thought it was clearly a foul/impediment.

Critch · 06-29-2014, 01:04 PM

He made the most of the contact, but it was still a penalty. The Dutch should have had a penalty in the first half too.

miami_fan · 06-29-2014, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whomario

it was both imo, a foul and a flop.

Agreed

Abe Sargent · 06-29-2014, 01:06 PM

Costa Rica, you are up next....

cthomer5000 · 06-29-2014, 01:06 PM

He really made a meal of it, but Rafa does actually come down ON Robben's foot. Also - no one would deny they deserved one in the first half.

Totally winnable game for Mexico, but i think it's hard to feel "robbed" or anything.

Mexico's failing was 1. Rafa Marquez 2. They seem to lack heart.

Qrusher14242 · 06-29-2014, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaril

Holy shit watch soccer much?!? That was not that bad a flop yes but the Mexico player did try to impede him enough to trip him. Plenty of worse calls went uncalled already or the Dutch.

lol ok. Just a shame they had to win by doing that.

JonInMiddleGA · 06-29-2014, 01:12 PM

Hard to come up with a squad I'm happier to see eliminated than Mexico. Thanks Netherlands.

Galaril · 06-29-2014, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Qrusher14242

lol ok. Just a shame they had to win by doing that.

Sorry for the harshness of my post.lol. I agree it would have been best to not need to do it but that just is soccer like it or not.

miami_fan · 06-29-2014, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cthomer5000

He really made a meal of it, but Rafa does actually come down ON Robben's foot. Also - no one would deny they deserved one in the first half.

Totally winnable game for Mexico, but i think it's hard to feel "robbed" or anything.

Mexico's failing was 1. Rafa Marquez 2. They seem to lack heart.

I don't think he gets the call if he does not make it so dramatic. But the defender can't allow him that opportunity.

Andreh · 06-29-2014, 01:14 PM

Agreed, that was a penalty, he fell just to caught the referee attention, what is just stupid, but the referees fault.

I was rooting for Mexico, and believe they've played better than NEd through the toruney and at this game, but when Mexican coach decides so incredibly soon to sub Giovani and park the bus thats what he was calling for.

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Originally Posted by whomario

2002 was not all that different.

Also, i think you complained about the team being whiny and not a unit, right?

No, not referring as much as their effort in the field, but to their psychological stability. They are often crying, and although their speech is always full of confidence that is not reflected in the field.

2002. Fifa lost an opportunity to make a point. Rivaldo should have been suspended for his actions against China( or Turkey?), simulating a penalty and specially for pretending he was hit on the face. We deserved to have lost to Belgium too. But the team was a better unit as far as I remember.

PilotMan · 06-29-2014, 01:23 PM

At 1-0 Mexico I actually had a reason to look forward to going to Mexico City (twice) next week. Now? Not so much. Yay me!

Critch · 06-29-2014, 01:25 PM

Mexican reporter on ESPN is taking it well and not bitter at all

AlexB · 06-29-2014, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cthomer5000

Well, their faith in Rafa Marquez killed them. Dude was getting killed all game long and finally cost them. I was rooting for them to win, but I am now happily dancing on their grave - especially Rafa Marquez - who was the biggest piece of garbage i've ever seen play for the NY Red Bulls.

Such is the nature of the fickle football fan

digamma · 06-29-2014, 02:06 PM

For the people questioning ESPN's broadcast decisions:

"Adidas sold more Mexico jerseys in the US in 2010 than Nike sold US jerseys."
--Douschen Rovell

DaddyTorgo · 06-29-2014, 02:42 PM

LMAO - Mike Tirrico just said Costra Rica was an island nation. What a fucking maroon.

Desnudo · 06-29-2014, 03:20 PM

Wasn't it in that beach boys song? Aruba, Costa Rica, ooh I want to take you.

Abe Sargent · 06-29-2014, 03:21 PM

Dangerous position for this FK....

Abe Sargent · 06-29-2014, 03:33 PM

No Time Out/Water Break for this match?

Abe Sargent · 06-29-2014, 03:42 PM

If Greece had just one brilliant, creative force of nature, even on the level of a James Rodriguez, dang. They'd be a heavy.

Abe Sargent · 06-29-2014, 04:12 PM

GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

DaddyTorgo · 06-29-2014, 04:12 PM

TICOS!!!!!

DaddyTorgo · 06-29-2014, 04:15 PM

Damn - Costa Rica should have had a penalty there. That seemed pretty blatant.

ColtCrazy · 06-29-2014, 04:15 PM

A slew of Greeks just standing flat footed there.

kingfc22 · 06-29-2014, 04:17 PM

Pura Vida strikes again. Very nice

digamma · 06-29-2014, 04:19 PM

OLE, OLE, OLE, OLE! TICOS! TICOS!

Abe Sargent · 06-29-2014, 04:26 PM

Uh oh, sent off

Galaril · 06-29-2014, 04:29 PM

now that was a bullshit yellow card on Costa Rica

Alf · 06-29-2014, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cthomer5000

He really made a meal of it, but Rafa does actually come down ON Robben's foot. Also - no one would deny they deserved one in the first half.

Totally winnable game for Mexico, but i think it's hard to feel "robbed" or anything.

Mexico's failing was 1. Rafa Marquez 2. They seem to lack heart.

Mexico's failing is mostly due to bad coaching I think. They removed an offensive player 'Dos Santos' (who actually was the scorer) and replaced him by 'Aquino' who did nothing after coming in. This killed the team momentum and heart as you call it.

On the other hand Nederlands didn't steal the win. They totally earned it on the field but they can thank the Mexican coach.

DaddyTorgo · 06-29-2014, 04:30 PM

Yeah - that's not a yellow at all. Ref is afraid of losing control or something?

Abe Sargent · 06-29-2014, 04:31 PM

Game has changed completely

kingfc22 · 06-29-2014, 04:31 PM

Ok. How about cards for some of the Greek fouls. That yellow on Ruiz was weak.

DaddyTorgo · 06-29-2014, 04:32 PM

Looked a nasty challenge by Manolas...yeah. I might even go red there. No attempt to play the ball, from behind.

DaddyTorgo · 06-29-2014, 04:34 PM

That looked like a chest not an arm.

kingfc22 · 06-29-2014, 04:34 PM

Same thoughts here DT. He was nowhere near the ball.

Desnudo · 06-29-2014, 04:38 PM

Sniper in the stands taking out Costa Rican players

Abe Sargent · 06-29-2014, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desnudo

Sniper in the stands taking out Costa Rican players

I don't blame them. After that 2x "yellow" sending off, I'd do it to.

Desnudo · 06-29-2014, 04:42 PM

You'll get to see plenty more

DaddyTorgo · 06-29-2014, 04:49 PM

This ref is off his rocker.

Abe Sargent · 06-29-2014, 04:50 PM

DAMN IT

DaddyTorgo · 06-29-2014, 04:50 PM

DaddyTorgo · 06-29-2014, 04:50 PM

That's a shame for Costa Rica.

ColtCrazy · 06-29-2014, 04:51 PM

So close. Keeper did well to stop the first one. Just a mass of Greeks there for the rebound.

kingfc22 · 06-29-2014, 04:51 PM

And another CONCACAF victory spoiled

DaddyTorgo · 06-29-2014, 04:52 PM

CONCACAAF teams suck at seeing out games apparently. I think as a confederation they've given up more goals in the last 5-10 minutes of games then any other in this World Cup BY FAR.

Abe Sargent · 06-29-2014, 04:54 PM

DT this doesn;t count. Down 10 men, weak 2nd yellow to cause it, ref getting a bit "helpful" to Greece late

ColtCrazy · 06-29-2014, 04:56 PM

Game is becoming a sloppy mess of flops and whining from both sides

AlexB · 06-29-2014, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColtCrazy

So close. Keeper did well to stop the first one. Just a mass of Greeks there for the rebound.

Keeper was at fault for me: shouldn't have pushed it back into the centre where the Greeks were indeed massed.

cthomer5000 · 06-29-2014, 04:57 PM

Greece are like soccer kryptonite for me.

AlexB · 06-29-2014, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

DT this doesn;t count. Down 10 men, weak 2nd yellow to cause it, ref getting a bit "helpful" to Greece late

The first yellow wasn't even a foul, let alone a card: the Greek player dived

kingfc22 · 06-29-2014, 05:10 PM

19 fouls - 6 cards for Costa Rica. 12 fouls for 2 cards for Greece.

06-29-2014, 01:03 PM	#2401
cougarfreak College Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Out of Grad School Hell :)	I thought it was clearly a foul/impediment. __________________ “I don’t like the Cubs,” Joey Votto said. “And I’m not going to pat anybody with a Cubs uniform on the back."

06-29-2014, 01:06 PM	#2404
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Costa Rica, you are up next.... __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-29-2014, 01:12 PM	#2407
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Hard to come up with a squad I'm happier to see eliminated than Mexico. Thanks Netherlands. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

06-29-2014, 01:23 PM	#2411
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	At 1-0 Mexico I actually had a reason to look forward to going to Mexico City (twice) next week. Now? Not so much. Yay me! __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops.

06-29-2014, 03:21 PM	#2417
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Dangerous position for this FK.... __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-29-2014, 01:04 PM	#2402
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	He made the most of the contact, but it was still a penalty. The Dutch should have had a penalty in the first half too.

06-29-2014, 01:25 PM	#2412
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	Mexican reporter on ESPN is taking it well and not bitter at all

06-29-2014, 02:06 PM	#2414
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	For the people questioning ESPN's broadcast decisions: "Adidas sold more Mexico jerseys in the US in 2010 than Nike sold US jerseys." --Douschen Rovell

06-29-2014, 02:42 PM	#2415
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	LMAO - Mike Tirrico just said Costra Rica was an island nation. What a fucking maroon.

06-29-2014, 03:20 PM	#2416
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Wasn't it in that beach boys song? Aruba, Costa Rica, ooh I want to take you.

06-29-2014, 03:33 PM	#2418
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	No Time Out/Water Break for this match? __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-29-2014, 03:42 PM	#2419
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	If Greece had just one brilliant, creative force of nature, even on the level of a James Rodriguez, dang. They'd be a heavy. __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-29-2014, 04:12 PM	#2420
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-29-2014, 04:12 PM	#2421
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	TICOS!!!!!

06-29-2014, 04:15 PM	#2422
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Damn - Costa Rica should have had a penalty there. That seemed pretty blatant.

06-29-2014, 04:15 PM	#2423
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	A slew of Greeks just standing flat footed there. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

06-29-2014, 04:17 PM	#2424
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Pura Vida strikes again. Very nice __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-29-2014, 04:19 PM	#2425
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	OLE, OLE, OLE, OLE! TICOS! TICOS!

06-29-2014, 04:26 PM	#2426
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Uh oh, sent off __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-29-2014, 04:29 PM	#2427
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	now that was a bullshit yellow card on Costa Rica

06-29-2014, 04:30 PM	#2429
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Yeah - that's not a yellow at all. Ref is afraid of losing control or something?

06-29-2014, 04:31 PM	#2430
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Game has changed completely __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-29-2014, 04:31 PM	#2431
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Ok. How about cards for some of the Greek fouls. That yellow on Ruiz was weak. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-29-2014, 04:32 PM	#2432
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Looked a nasty challenge by Manolas...yeah. I might even go red there. No attempt to play the ball, from behind.

06-29-2014, 04:34 PM	#2433
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	That looked like a chest not an arm.

06-29-2014, 04:34 PM	#2434
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Same thoughts here DT. He was nowhere near the ball. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-29-2014, 04:38 PM	#2435
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Sniper in the stands taking out Costa Rican players

06-29-2014, 04:42 PM	#2437
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	You'll get to see plenty more

06-29-2014, 04:49 PM	#2438
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	This ref is off his rocker.

06-29-2014, 04:50 PM	#2439
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	DAMN IT __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

06-29-2014, 04:50 PM	#2440
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Wow.

06-29-2014, 04:50 PM	#2441
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	That's a shame for Costa Rica.

06-29-2014, 04:51 PM	#2442
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	So close. Keeper did well to stop the first one. Just a mass of Greeks there for the rebound. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

06-29-2014, 04:51 PM	#2443
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	And another CONCACAF victory spoiled __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-29-2014, 04:52 PM	#2444
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	CONCACAAF teams suck at seeing out games apparently. I think as a confederation they've given up more goals in the last 5-10 minutes of games then any other in this World Cup BY FAR. Last edited by DaddyTorgo : 06-29-2014 at 04:52 PM.