Van Basten II Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) That Fred embelished the fall is nothing new it's unfortunately a part of the game, that the ref decided to give a penality call for such a minor infraction is where it gets fishy , there's a lot more tugging and pulling inside the box throughout the game than during the litigious moment, it gives the everlasting feeling that during the World Cup teams that are relevant get breaks that lesser teams don't. Reverse the roles , do you seriously think that tthe ref would have granted Croatia a penality if their forward have been impeded in a similar fashion ... Contrary to Jim except for the dubious call, felt that it was an enjoyable game , competitive enough with some flashes of brilliance and overall offensive minded action, I like Oscar despite him playing for a team that I dislike (Chelsea) maybe not physical enough to go through the grind as a perennial starter in Premier League though but the guy displays great things when he is on his game.. The two first games of the day Mexico-Cameroon and Netherlands-Spain are worth doing the couch potato routine, Chile-Australia is almost an highlites only match unless you are a hardcore or of course citizen or fan of these respective countries. Doesn't mean game will be bad, actually the game between the 2010 finalists could be a stalemate with Netherland promising to be in counter attack mode against a team that likes to keep the ball by making short safe passes. Edited June 13, 2014 by Van Basten II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papsrus Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Do they ever penalize for flopping/embellishment? If not, they should (as in NBA). That might at least help deter this clean up this part of the game. It's often so completely obvious to seemingly everyone but the referee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erwbol Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I believe referees can give a yellow card, but basically it's part of the culture, especially in Southern Europe and Latin America. All these grown macho men crying like babies and begging for penalties and cards for opponents. It's called a Schwalbe in German. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Basten II Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) The ref can give a yellow card for embellishing , to be fair one ref for such a wide field and so many players to cover is asking a lot , the assistants on the sidelines can also inform the ref if he has a better POV but as I mentionnned in my previous post, main problem is to whom the crime profits ... To what erwbol mentions they are two philosophies there is the one that known as the fair play thing propagated by mostly Anglo-saxon countries and the win at all cost way of life more popular in such places as South America (think of Luis Suarez preventing a goal by using his hands against Ghana in 2010). where using the rules to our advantage is perceived to be part of the game. Edited June 13, 2014 by Van Basten II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uli Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Go orange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erwbol Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 http://youtu.be/e2LSoNYMAtY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homefromtheforest Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Brilliant Van Persie goal! Felt really good after Spain's questionable penalty gift goal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Basten II Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 So much for Spain-Netherlands being a stalemate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homefromtheforest Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homefromtheforest Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Very sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homefromtheforest Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 BrilliantI'm really glad I took the day off work to watch this game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Basten II Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Friday the 13th massacre , think of it Spain allowed more goals in this game than in the last combined World Cup and Euro together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjazzg Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Superb Dutch performance against a dismal Spain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyril Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Basten II Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Those who watched Chile-Australia witnessed also a dandy of a game . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erwbol Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 'Juichen' for England, tonight. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjazzg Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) Well played Costa Rica. Come on England! Edited June 14, 2014 by mjazzg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uli Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Forza Azzurri! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Man Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 ......... Come on England! ....Ah well, it was a good match! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) ......... Come on England! ....Ah well, it was a good match! They played as well as I've seen them for quite some time but - alas - the finishing was not up to par and the defence was very suspect at times. If they progress beyond this group it will be a miracle. The coach seemed to get into the spirit of things. Edited June 15, 2014 by sidewinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjazzg Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I agree, England going forward were unrecognisable from previous tournament teams - great to see an Italina defence rattled. There was some shakines in defenece but only really on the left as they really should have solved the problem with the Italian right wing/wing back combination a lot earlier.Italy just had more options and looked a far more cohesive unit. Still all to play for in the next two games - win both and we're through. Uruguay were poor against Costa Rica and on that form should pose no problem (especially if Suarez isn't 100%). I just know these words will come back to haunt me on Friday morning..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uli Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Very good match by both Italy and England. Very enjoyable tournament so far. Have waLtched all games except Chile/Australia which apparently was quite entertaining as well. Hopp Schwiiz and Allez les Bleus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Basten II Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) As I wrote spomewhere else, smells like 1986 Regarding the Italy-England, marked out big time when Pirlo did the dummy for the first Italian goal Wonder if more upsets are on the dial today Edited June 15, 2014 by Van Basten II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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uli Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) Wow lucky win by les petits Suisses. Edited June 15, 2014 by uli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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