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[Pre]

Yep. Like calling football soccer ugh. We should start calling american football now american rugby.

You wouldn't be wrong, just as it isn't wrong to call association football soccer.

 

[speculawyer]

How are comments like this acceptable? The butthurt in this topic is silly as it is but this post is just ridiculous.

It was very funny.

 

[Acorn]

Costa Rica vs the immovable wall

 

[RBelong2Us]

Does anyone really think Mexico had anything left anyways? They folded after their goal.

 

[IAmRandom31]

So now I see why everyone in this sport flops around like fish out of water anytime someone even nudges them a little.

Clear flop of course. But he sold it as much more then it was and got the call. Feels so much like the NBA watching ANYONE drive into the Lane late in a game.

Pathetic to watch and not even a fan of the sport. Can only imagine what real fans think

 

[akaoni]

he steeped on Robben's foot didn't he?

Looks like stepped on his toes but I'm not sure from that angle.

Seen it on ITV slowed down, he stands on his toes very clearly.

 

[QuiteWhittle]

I am really curious now. I mean Genuinely curious, is Netherlands in jeopardy of flooding? I think it's geographically located at a safe part of the world, what does this mean? Seriously....

Wouldn't this comment be more akin to Venice or something?

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flood_control_in_the_Netherlands

Seems like flodding is an important issue in Holland.

 

[MagicWithEarvin]

Now will Costa Rica be able to handle Greece's unique soccer abilities?

What makes Greece so unique? (genuinely curious, haven't seen them play yet)

Will watch, however.

 

[iqubal]

Who else is playing today?

Costa Rica vs Greece in about 1 hour 45 mins!

 

[kamorra]

Now will Costa Rica be able to handle Greece's unique soccer abilities?

Well they are unique.

 

[giga]

1. Robben sold it, which is pathetic, but he was clearly fouled.
2. Costa Rica will take care of business in the next round.

 

[caffeinated]

People who claim that's a penalty probably only watched All Girls National Soccer League before the World Cup.

 

[oti]

What time is it?

It's time for HELLAS hype!

 

[Clegg]

Unbelievable, he steps out of bounds and the ref does nothing.

The ref did nothing because its not illegal to step over the in play line. See Gareth Bales goal for Real against Barcelona where he was all the way over the touchline but was allowed keep running to meet the ball back in play and then score.

 

[Jzero]

I'm kind of glad mexico lost, it means i don't have to watch the world cup anymore.

 

[FootballFan]

Unbelievable, he steps out of bounds and the ref does nothing.

Lol <3

 

[KHarvey16]

Some of you need to clean the salt out of your eyes. It was clearly a penalty before he put on a show, and it's so funny to see a bunch of you doing exactly what you get pissed about refs doing: paying any attention to the acting.

 

[PeskyToaster]

if we can't even tell looking at it looped over and over again how's the ref supposed to know? I'd say it's a fair decision, a dangerous challenge in the box. It's definitely not the most egregious call we've seen.

 

[DemonCleaner]

I am really curious now. I mean Genuinely curious, is Netherlands in jeopardy of flooding? I think it's geographically located at a safe part of the world, what does this mean? Seriously....

Wouldn't this comment be more akin to Venice or something?

joke post?


great parts of the netherlands are below sea level

 

[Portugeezer]

Good job removing the previous 0.5s that show the actual foul

Highlighting the dive, it was a foul technically but I don't think the ref would give it without the 10/10 dive.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

I feel bad for Mexico, they played well, but that was a penalty and during the first half there was a way more clearer penalty for Holland not given.

Mexico was up 1-0 till the 88' and lost, that's football for you.

More credit to the Netherlands, they won that 2nd half and Mexico committed a dumb foul.

 

[Desmond]

Part of me was hoping the Dutch would be out and Van Gaal can focus on United. Bring Arjen with you plz

 

[NYCmetsfan]

What time is it?

It's time for HELLAS hype!

Northern California has a team?

 

[kamorra]

What makes Greece so unique? (genuinely curious, haven't seen them play yet)

Will watch, however.

Attack football like no other, constant pressure. No diving, little to no bus parking.

 

[elrechazado]

trolling?

Truthing. I was rooting for Mexico but c'mon. Was a penalty.

 

[WorldStar]

lol @ all the haters forgetting about the clear penalty on Holland in first half that wasn't given

Robben penalty was an obvious penalty too

Mexico play so dirty

 

[Fox318]

What time is it?

It's time for HELLAS hype!

 

[smoothj]

I'm over it already. Ultimately it's Mexico's fault for that shit play after the goal. You give a team like Netherlands 10+ corners, you're asking for it.

Pulling for the US and France.

 

[Xater]

What time is it?

It's time for HELLAS hype!

Nothing about the Greek football is hype. Except if you get hyped for getting lulled into sleep.

 

[Horseress]

What time is it?

It's time for HELLAS hype!

I'll HAVE to go there sometime in the next years

 

[Aiii]

Robben just sincerely apologized for his Schwalbe in the first half on Dutch TV.

Not even asked about it, did it by himself.

 

[Captain Europe]

WOOH!

 

[TCRS]

I root for Mexico but come on, get this shit out of here

get what out of here? reactions like that are part of football. can't handle the banter?

 

[cafemomo]

Costa Rica vs Greece in about 1 hour 45 mins!

Thanks

enough time to get a snack

 

[2San]

I feel bad for Mexico, they played well, but that was a penalty and during the first half there was a way more clearer penalty for Holland not given.

Mexico was up 1-0 till the 88' and lost, that's football for you.

Mexico played well till the 1-0, after that they stopped playing.

 

[cripterion]

This World Cup has been great, if only for the reactions on GAF, love it haha

 

[Hunter S.]

Hockey players pretend they are not hurt. Soccer players pretend they are hurt.

 

[facepalm007]

It was a penalty, but he definitely sold it.

 

[burnfout]

You should have made a second.

Sorry Mexico Gaf.

 

[AcademicSaucer]

That was a penalty, Netherlands won and thats it, now lets see Costa Rica against Greece add another battle to the old Concacaf-UEFA rivalry

Hockey players pretend they are not hurt. Soccer players pretend they are hurt.

Who fucking cares about hockey right now, we are watching the world cup

 

[Donos]

shitty edit

better look at this

 

[PjotrStroganov]

To be fair. This makes up for the penalty that was denied.

 

[valeo]

Guys I have a horrible feeling Greece will win on pens

 

[Tugatrix]

What time is it?

It's time for HELLAS hype!

I hope your team get hell, forgive me Fernando Santos

 

[UrbanRats]

Unbelievable, he steps out of bounds and the ref does nothing.

Masterful trolling.

 

[meanspartan]

Vamos Costa Rica

Kratos is Greek....

 

[Boss Mog]

Unbelievable, he steps out of bounds and the ref does nothing.

Lol you're allowed to step out of bounds as long as the ball stays in bounds. This isn't basketball. Amazing to see all these people commentating that don't even know the basic rules of the game.

 

[kiguel182]

All this talk about whether or not Robben flopped...

Can we take a minute to talk about what a fucking MISSILE that Sneijder goal was?! That ball wasn't getting stopped by nobody.

That was such a defensive mistake. They gave him a clear line to shoot.

Mexico did a great game but they really dropped the ball in the last 10 minutes, mistake after mistake.

 

[clemenx]

So much hate for Greece Samaras is a god.

Campbell and Ruiz tho I hope they wreck it as much as I like Greece.

 

[krishian]