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[Bubble Metropolis]

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.

I don't know if it's an unwritten or an actually written rule, but it's usually required in those situations that his hands be in an "unnatural" position, which the Dutch defender's hands certainly were not. They were low and at his side. I think a similar penalty shout for the exact same thing was already not given in a match this week.

 

[Santiako]

Congrats Netherlands GAF

Mad respect for Australia today, great match!

 

[Juicy Bob]

Damn it.

Congrats, Dutch GAF! That was one hell of a game!

 

[Slowdive]

Great game, too bad gaf was down for most of it.

 

[macksplack]

Yeah boiiiii we won!!!!!!!!!!1

 

[iuuk]

I think I just died today. This was too much for my heart to take, and it's only the second match.

 

[FuuRe]

I tried to reply for the second australian goal...

GG Australia, you played extremely well

 

[Andiie]

Good effort, Aussies.

 

[Chakan]

Australia lost on his feet. Played better than Mexico, Brazil, Spain, USA, etc.

 

[Boudica]

Good game Aussie Gaf. Gave me quite a few scares, but so happy we got the win.

 

[figadapaura]

gg Australia. You did well, but it was inevitable. Missed some fucking great chances too.

 

[Abraxas]

Aussies shit the bed, should've won.

 

[bjaelke]

Deliberate handball is the new offside.

 

[Tarkus]

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

He'll always be the second best Ronaldo.

 

[Empty]

shame australia aren't in group h. great spirit.

van gaal marches on

 

[dr3upmushroom]

Australia's coach is probably the most apathetic.

 

[LNBL]

Memphisssss depayyyyyy up in this bitch!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I told tou guys

 

[Horseress]

Aussies congratulations, two brave games, you guys will do a lot better in 2018, a young team with good talents, like Leckie

 

[Envelope]

aussies should be disappointed, they had such a perfect chance for the third but they let netherlands score such a weak effort instead

 

[endre]

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

^sums up my feelings as well. The Spaniards must be going crazy.

 

[$200]

Goddamn Group overpowered man. We deserve better than 0 point.

 

[Oersted]

Mad probs to Australia. They deserve so much better

 

[Firemind]

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

lol

You want players with their hands tied to their backs? Because running means you have to wave your arms around. It was at a close distance so the defender can't magically dodge the ball.

 

[Shinriji]

Well done, Australia. Got Holland back to earth before it's too late.

 

[BearPawB]

Good show AUS, but the Netherlands have shown they can score.
Defense just needs to make better decisions.

 

[ColossalLazy]

Great game. Too bad for Australia tho.

 

[Grassy]

Oh well, at least we made a game out of it when everyone thought we would get spanked 5-0.

Great game to watch, well done to the Dutch.

 

[DukeBobby]

Australia were always going to struggle in this group, but they did themselves proud today.

If they were in an easier group, they would have had a good chance of reaching the knockout stage.

 

[Osiris]

 

[ozfunghi]

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

Rules are rules.

Please show me those rules, because last time the rules changed, i'm pretty sure it was when the arm is not against the body and it touches the ball, gaining advantage even if unintentional, is enough to warrant a penalty.

 

[Mohonky]

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.

Watch the replay; his arm was trailing nearly a foot behind him and impeded the cross. It was always going to be a penalty.

 

[Arjen]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww yisssssssss.
Hell of a match Aussies! Brilliant goal by Cahil.

 

[Danielsan]

Terrible terrible performance from our team. You fought well Socceroos! I was almost rooting for you guys. Such a pitty to see you leave the cup. Any other poule and you might have made it.

 

[CMojicaAce]

It was a penalty because it prevented a scoring opportunity for Australia (a cross). Plus, his hand wasn't near his body. Doesn't matter if it wasn't intentional.

 

[inky]

Crazy crazy game. Netherlands almost there.

 

[Rion]

Such a good match. Well done Australia.

 

[Ostinatto]

Congrats Australia, great Match.

 

[TheOddOne]

Hats off to Australia, I didn't expect them to bring it.

Holland, time to re-examine yourself.

 

[GrayFoxPL]

Aussies upgraded greatly.

Great match.

 

[Derp1na]

RVP and Robben are tearing this tournament up.

 

[SkylineRKR]

I think Holland deserved it. We could've scored an extra few, even in the very end with Lens. We still looked fit. But the first half was absolutely awful due to our 5-3-2 formation that didn't work against a team like Australia.

Australia fought like lions, them being eliminated is unfortunate. Enjoyed them.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Unlucky Australia. Wonder if there's any interest in your manager, you equipped yourselves very well in both matches.

Ref should have given you time to take that last throw since there was a reasonably long free kick preperation during the stoppage time.

Disallowed goal, wrong
Pelanty, wrong
Cancel eachother out innit bruv

 

[Error]

Alexis Sanchez hattrick incoming, Spanish media suicides.

 

[Gentle Rodriguez]

We got away with a lot of bullshit that game, but it at least serves as a wakeup call. Sneijder and De Vrij can't start, it's just been bad for two games. De Guzman and Janmaat have also been completely invisible but maybe some changes can improve those 2.

 

[Overdoziz]

Australia easily deserved a point there, they put up a great fight. So many bad passes, stupid fouls and bad defending on our side, it's a small miracle we won.

 

[D4Danger]

lol

You want players with their hands tied to their backs? Because running means you have to wave your arms around. It was at a close distance so the defender can't magically dodge the ball.

I added some more to my post. You'll notice a lot of players cross their hands to avoid this.

It's the same as if you jumped andbit hit your hand. Most people don't jump like penguins but that doesn't excuse the fact it might hit your arm.

 

[SargerusBR]

Don't worry Australia, Spain will be joining you in the plane back home real soon.

 

[confuziz]

Dat avatar. The prophecy.

 

[Sviatoslav]

Good game. Hopefully Aussies have another one in them against Spain.

 

[Bubble Metropolis]

If he's "99.9%" fit as he said earlier in the week, he sure is making a hell of a big deal about that .1%.