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Quote from: Initscri on July 05, 2014, 10:39:41 PM

The Costa Rica goalie looked a bit off-edge on the penalty shootout.

He was moving in a little too close when shot IMO.

I agree though, the game was extremely close.
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Netherlands was superior to Costa Rica whole match. Netherland's goalkeeper had almost no work, while Costa Rica's one was maybe the top player of the match. This game going to penalty was some central american black magick, no other explanation.

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Quote from: Initscri on July 05, 2014, 10:39:41 PM

The Costa Rica goalie looked a bit off-edge on the penalty shootout.

He was moving in a little too close when shot IMO.

I agree though, the game was extremely close.
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The Costa Rica goalie looked a bit off-edge on the penalty shootout.

He was moving in a little too close when shot IMO.

I agree though, the game was extremely close.
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Quote from: monbux on July 05, 2014, 09:13:55 PM

Quote from: freedomno1 on July 05, 2014, 06:37:15 PM

I'm going to make a bold prediction
IF Costa Rica defeats the Netherlands in penalty kicks we will see a Latin American Team take the world cup home
This is GIANT KILLING

Holy shit, the game was so close it seems rigged!

4-3 in the penatly shootout, Netherlands still win, as predicted.

Game was a lot closer than I had predicted, I imagine Netherlands would at least score 2 goals before 90 minutes.

Yeah, i put netherlands -1 but only small amount,because i had the feeling of a close match or even a costa rica win all the week.

Robben its a true warrior, in the game vs Mexico, not counting his dive, he made an amazing job, in fact that victory was because of him, got the ball from midfield to corner zone like 8 times in 10 minutes.

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Quote from: freedomno1 on July 05, 2014, 07:14:02 PM

Quote from: zimmah on July 05, 2014, 07:12:32 PM

I don't think having 10 defenders is worthy of respect, they intentionally tried to stall the game and win by penalties.

Stalling the game is pretty easy compared to actually playing to win, and CR did absolutely not play to win.

To claim that they played on equal grounds with the Netherlands would be exaggeration, the Dutch were dominating the entire match.

I guess that is true but when your facing a powerhouse your strategy doesn't change
Costa Rica always played a defensive type haven't really seen them offensive although I was expecting a Netherlands win in the end just wasn't expecting it to go to penalties.

Either way for Costa Rica, its World Cup has already been a triumph a new high score

. Pura vida.

I agree here. Costa Rica's strategy did not change from other matches. Their playstyle is based mostly on being defensive and when the chance is found, try to quickly stab through their defenses with a few players and score. It didn't really look this way for most of the match because they simply had no good control of the ball until the very last 5 minutes in the second overtime half, where they noticeable did attack. Respect for the team.

On a side note, it amazes me how fast and resistant Robben is. It's like his blood is full of red bull.

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Quote from: freedomno1 on July 05, 2014, 06:37:15 PM

I'm going to make a bold prediction
IF Costa Rica defeats the Netherlands in penalty kicks we will see a Latin American Team take the world cup home
This is GIANT KILLING

Holy shit, the game was so close it seems rigged!

4-3 in the penatly shootout, Netherlands still win, as predicted.

Game was a lot closer than I had predicted, I imagine Netherlands would at least score 2 goals before 90 minutes.

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Quote from: Globb0 on July 05, 2014, 02:21:39 PM

I do lol when they say "...passes to Fred"

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Quote from: Benjig on July 05, 2014, 08:01:39 PM

So what are your Final predictions? i dont think the dutch will do it against Messi, in the other side we have Brazil versus Germany

haha it's Messi vs the whole Dutch National team.

Messi is a good player but he can't win it from a powerhouse like the Netherlands on his own.

The Netherlands will either win or get close second place, but i think this will be the first win of the Netherlands, and they deserve it too.

Germany will be second place. Argentina probably 3rd.

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So what are your Final predictions? i dont think the dutch will do it against Messi, in the other side we have Brazil versus Germany

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hadn't a favorite in this match until the penalty shootout

i like the netherlands and they dropped out 2012 after closely missing their great chance in 2010

but costa was a sympathic newcomer and underdog,
would have been nice to see them keeping a good 2nd place against us in the finals!

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Quote from: zimmah on July 05, 2014, 07:12:32 PM

I don't think having 10 defenders is worthy of respect, they intentionally tried to stall the game and win by penalties.

Stalling the game is pretty easy compared to actually playing to win, and CR did absolutely not play to win.

To claim that they played on equal grounds with the Netherlands would be exaggeration, the Dutch were dominating the entire match.

I guess that is true but when your facing a powerhouse your strategy doesn't change
Costa Rica always played a defensive type haven't really seen them offensive although I was expecting a Netherlands win in the end just wasn't expecting it to go to penalties.

Either way for Costa Rica, its World Cup has already been a triumph a new high score

. Pura vida.

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I don't think having 10 defenders is worthy of respect, they intentionally tried to stall the game and win by penalties.

Stalling the game is pretty easy compared to actually playing to win, and CR did absolutely not play to win.

To claim that they played on equal grounds with the Netherlands would be exaggeration, the Dutch were dominating the entire match.

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Quote from: zimmah on July 05, 2014, 07:06:38 PM

Quote from: freedomno1 on July 05, 2014, 06:42:57 PM

Quote from: wachtwoord on July 05, 2014, 06:41:16 PM

This match wasn't close at all. But bow CR are suddenly favourites.

True but Costa Rica Deserves respect for all that bloody defense to make it to penalty kicks
An unusual style but its looks Like Costa Rica Missed one in penalties so that gives advantage to Netherlands
Costa Rica Loses and the Dutch go through

BREATHES

respect? for having 10 players glued inside the penatly area?

they never even left their own half man. They deserved to lose. They were playing like 10-0-0 or something. What the hell is that?

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Yep Respect think about it they are a small Central Latin American country that has never been in the semi-finals of the World cup and represents an area of it that has not been in the Cup for a long time.
Considering that they won the bracket against Spain England and Uruguay they already deserve props for winning through that then taking Greece out and pushing Netherlands to penalty shots that is far from a disappointment.
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2014/07/05/costa_ricas_cinderella_story_goes_beyond_soccer_burman.html

http://sports.ndtv.com/fifa-world-cup-2014/news/226498-costa-rica-carries-the-hopes-of-central-america
http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/jul/04/world-cup-2014-five-things-costa-rica

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Quote from: freedomno1 on July 05, 2014, 06:42:57 PM

Quote from: wachtwoord on July 05, 2014, 06:41:16 PM

This match wasn't close at all. But bow CR are suddenly favourites.

True but Costa Rica Deserves respect for all that bloody defense to make it to penalty kicks
An unusual style but its looks Like Costa Rica Missed one in penalties so that gives advantage to Netherlands
Costa Rica Loses and the Dutch go through

BREATHES

respect? for having 10 players glued inside the penatly area?

they never even left their own half man. They deserved to lose. They were playing like 10-0-0 or something. What the hell is that?

Van Gaal saves the day with his golden ~~dick~~ pick again

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Robben and Sneijder are truly world class. The movement and passing is one of a kind.

Netherlands and Germany final prediction!

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Free spirit

Dutch are through.

A bit of barracking is ok but did the keeper go bit far during the penalties? seemed a bit dishonourable going up to each player.

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That was an extraordinary effort by Costa Rica for this game and a hell of a run
Came from the division of hell fought against Greece and pushed my favorites to the very edge
Don't think the other teams will push the Netherlands as hard as Costa Rica did.
This brings Netherlands to the semi finals in line with my predictions but I almost had to switch sides there
GOOD GAME!

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come on, Costa Sad

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Props to Costa Rica for being able to hold out against Holland. Wasn't the most exciting football but gotta give credit where its due. Penalties favoring the Dutch I think.

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Quote from: wachtwoord on July 05, 2014, 06:41:16 PM

This match wasn't close at all. But bow CR are suddenly favourites.

True but Costa Rica Deserves respect for all that bloody defense to make it to penalty kicks
An unusual style but its looks Like Costa Rica Missed one in penalties so that gives advantage to Netherlands
Costa Rica Loses and the Dutch go through

BREATHES

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