I have not seen such an under whelming start to a World Cup in the Netherlands since 1982. There are very few of these.
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Unlike other WC/EC there are very few flags and bunting hanging across streets. The general consensus is that this team will fail and fail badly. The older players are to old and the younger players are far to inexperienced. Even the advertising is tired and frankly boring, also unusually families are still booking vacations, and not staying home as is normal in other WC/EC years.
There is more animo in the press about Louis van Gaal and his move to Manchester Utd, Dutch TV are showing his infamous press interview back in 2002. Most people have only seen a few clips, they are due for a spectacular feast.
I think they should have instant replay with time to correct referee mistakes. But that would make it harder for referees to fix games.![]()
totally against video review ... since it would break the game flow and separate the big leagues from lesser leagues even more (whore teams wouldn't be able to afford it)
totally against video review ... since it would break the game flow and separate the big leagues from lesser leagues even more (whore teams wouldn't be able to afford it)
bet things are going to change fast now![]()
I think they should have instant replay with time to correct referee mistakes. But that would make it harder for referees to fix games.![]()
You think?The penalty in this game was a penalty, fair and square.
You think?
Costa puts his left foot on de Vrij's calf, which is sliding past him at speed. It wasn't a foul and I don't *think* that Costa was trying to con the referee.
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Yes. I still think that's a penalty.
The defender left his trailing leg and Costa was brought down by it.
If the NFL is any indication, we're talking 25 minutes of stoppage time.
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But realistically, you really only need a replay official to say over intercom "No that was out", "diving" and the like.
At any rate, the dutch comeback was fantastic. The Van Persie goal may very well be the most spectacular goal of this WC.
The pressure was huge on both ends. On one end, Spain is trying to defend its title as World Champion. On the other end are the dutch, who have been waiting for payback ever since.
I really enjoyed this match. I hope Holland gets far in this tournament.
Costa Rica beats Uruguay!!!!