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[pulga]

Hopefully Ronaldo is out, the man needs to get some fucking rest already jesus fucking christ

 

[cremino]

Del Bosque is finally learning as he dropped Pique and Xavi out of the lineup. Now drop Alonso for Koke and Casillas for De God and its Spain winning the wc again.

I think De Gea is injured

 

[GTP_Daverytimes]

Holland wasting time against Australia, never thought i will see the day.

 

[Mory Dunz]

Right before Netherland's 3rd goal, Austrailia should've scored. That guy who drilled the ball to his teammates chest wasn't thinking.

And the goalie should've saved that 3rd goal. Even if it curved.

Good match.

 

[MrJustinius]

Nonsense, it wasn't intentional.

Poor decision.

It doesn't have to be intentional to be given a penalty. Reckless handballs in the box that could have led to goal opportunities are also given penalties often.

 

[ActStriker]

Del Bosque is finally learning as he dropped Pique and Xavi out of the lineup. Now drop Alonso for Koke and Casillas for De God and its Spain winning the wc again.

De Gea is hurt tho

 

[Mohonky]

Nonsense, it wasn't intentional.

Poor decision.

Bullshit, it doesnt have to be intential to be handball.

Since when was that ever the ruling?

 

[Zeekaas]

Gotta say, props for Australia. They're making us fight for it reaaaal hard.

Oud defense is making us fight for it real hard

 

[Derp1na]

I'm a football expert and I can confirm that wasn't a penalty.

 

[endre]

wut

a handball like that is a 100% penalty

Yeah, there is a difference between deliberate playing and the ball hitting your hand while running or balancing.

 

[luso]

They still have a chance even if they lose here. But the goal difference gods need to be incredibly kind to them.

Portuguese TV said CR left training with ice on his knee, but so far nothing else.

 

[SUPER DESTROYMAN]

Was Cahill subbed out? If so, was it due to injury?

Why sub him out if hes not playing the next game

(this is why im not a coach in sports)

 

[Spineker]

Australia getting desperate and sloppy now. Holland have got this.

 

[Sadist]

Oud defense is making us fight for it real hard

Worden ze hard van.

 

[pulga]

Del Bosque is finally learning as he dropped Pique and Xavi out of the lineup. Now drop Alonso for Koke and Casillas for De God and its Spain winning the wc again.

I can't take the opinion of a man seriously when he doesnt even know the status of his own players.

 

[Jburton]

It doesn't have to be intentional to be given a penalty. Reckless handballs in the box that could have led to goal opportunities are also given penalties often.

The ball was struck against his arm, he did not place his arm intentionally to impede play.

Rules are rules.

 

[Wilbur]

wut

a handball like that is a 100% penalty

No fuckin way.

 

[Razor554]

Isn't De Gea injured?

Well thats it. Spain is truly fucked.

 

[luso]

Probably fake, and even if true, it's not like he does shit for portugal. Sucks for him though.

Portuguese TV said CR left training with ice on his knee, but so far nothing else.

 

[Xater]

Ronaldo had already something with his knee right? Wouldn't be shocked if it got worse.

 

[Juicy Bob]

Come on guys, time for another miracle.

 

[Andiie]

What was that?

 

[Carn82]

man, gotta give the aussies a compliment, they just keep on coming.

 

[Razor554]

I can't take the opinion of a man seriously when he doesnt even know the status of his own players.

Im not supporter of Spain nor United so i dont know what you mean with that.

 

[Chakan]

Ronaldo had already something with his knee right? Wouldn't be shocked if it got worse.

I think he has yellowed.

 

[Envelope]

poor aussies, they got so so close

 

[Firemind]

Bullshit, it doesnt have to be intential to be handball.

Since when was that ever the ruling?

So the player with the ball can just aim for the hand in the penalty box and get awarded a penalty every time. Makes sense.

 

[Wilbur]

It doesn't have to be intentional to be given a penalty. Reckless handballs in the box that could have led to goal opportunities are also given penalties often.

Bullshit, it doesnt have to be intential to be handball.

Since when was that ever the ruling?

Hand wasn't in an unnatural position, was down by his side and hit it from two yards away. Shouldn't have been a penalty at all, shit decision.

It doesn't matter if it's intentional, you're right. But his arm or hand wasn't raised or anywhere weird.

 

[Bubble Metropolis]

The guy with the windmill on his hat, which I think is meant to be shaped like a large, orange block of cheese, is the worst so far.

 

[pulga]

Portuguese TV said CR left training with ice on his knee, but so far nothing else.

STOP WITH THE HALF MEASURES AND DROP HIM ALREADY PLEAAAASEEE

 

[Brazil]

Sad for Australia.

 

[trixx]

Poor australia. You guys played hard. Spain would have to win and you guys would have to beat spain for any chance to advance

 

[Empty]

de jong has kinda killed the chances of an aussie equalizer

 

[silver.tongue]

The ball was struck against his arm, he did not place his arm intentionally to impede play.

Rules are rules.

This is true.

If his arms are like wide open tho, even if it's not intentional, most referees will call a penalty as the defender is using his arms to increase his "block-area".

I don't think that was the case.

 

[Tragicomedy]

Ronaldo sitting out to avoid tarnishing his legacy with an embarrassing loss / tie to the US.

He'll always be the second best Ronaldo.

 

[Overdoziz]

Sneijder what are you doing.

 

[D4Danger]

So the player with the ball can just aim for the hand in the penalty box and get awarded a penalty every time. Makes sense.

If the players hand is away from their body and it prevents a chance then sure.

You'll see a lot of players cross their hands to prevent this

 

[FootballFan]

Im not supporter of Spain nor United so i dont know what you mean with that.

Maybe spain should use isco, Pulga will let us know what position he plays in, should know by now.

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[figadapaura]

2 dodgy?

The penalty was as clear a handball as they come.

no

 

[Brazil]

Ronaldo sitting out to avoid tarnishing his legacy with an embarrassing loss / tie to the US.

He'll always be the second best Ronaldo.

You mean third.

 

[Black Republican]

The defenses this match:

 

[The Chosen One]

Australia looks gassed. Very good effort though.

 

[Mohonky]

The ball was struck against his arm, he did not place his arm intentionally to impede play.

Rules are rules.

Tell it to Kewell; Aus vs Ghana Africa 2010.

 

[dallow_bg]

So the player with the ball can just aim for the hand in the penalty box and get awarded a penalty every time. Makes sense.

Yeah, but it'd be stupid to do so. Better off shooting on goal when you're that close.

Hand wasn't in an unnatural position, was down by his side and hit it from two yards away. Shouldn't have been a penalty at all, shit decision.

It doesn't matter if it's intentional, you're right. But his arm or hand wasn't raised or anywhere weird.

It was behind his back.
Unintentional handballs are forgiven when it hits them on the and their arm is resting against their side.

 

[KingJolly]

Very good match. Australians out of the WC though. If it of any comfort, the aussies played better much more than the Spanish

 

[SargerusBR]

BYE BYE AUSTRALIA

 

[TCRS]

what a crazy match. feeling sorry for australia but can't say netherlands didn't deserve it. both would have.

 

[Sadist]

YES YES YES

 

[Derp1na]

It would be cute if the coaches swapped jackets.

 

[Zaph]

Aus