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[WonkyPanda]

Not getting in that other discussion, but that would be Mascherano m8

Vlaar was the best player on the pitch for NED

Mascherano needs to be the MOTM, now.

 

[Fox318]

Man poor Holland

 

[Brazil]

Brazil's worst nightmare is close to becoming true. LOL.

What? We couldn't care less.

The Dutch couldn't hurt us even if they won 7-1. But we can hurt the Dutch.

 

[Hrothgar]

id like to know what NED fans who talked all that shit about Costa Rica and anti-football have to say about Hollands play tonight?

Unlike CR, NED put constant pressure on Argentine from the 45 minute mark. Sadly the Argentine defence was too strong.

 

[Santiako]

Both teams played fantastic in defense and midfield, but both teams lacked in the goal department. I still can't believe we are actually in the final. oh my god I'm so happy

Me acorde del gol contra Mexico en el 2006, después de que hoy se perdiera ese gol en el área chica, menos mal que todo eso quedo atrás, Felicidades Argentinos.

Gracias, el año que viene nos vemos en la copa américa!

 

[SgtCobra]

I expected Argentina to play attacking football - thus making things entertaining. Instead they'd rather be defensive and boring as fuck and take it to penalties.

Such an injustice them being in the final. You can mark my words right now though that Germany will smash Argentina. If not, I'll take a permaban. I don't give a fuck because Germany will not lose.

My boy hahahaha

 

[Oersted]

No, not at all. I don't know your taste in football, but there is beauty in a lot of goalless matches, I can tell ya. But let's just state that we seem to disagree.

I watched a game which went pass-pass-side out. Dunno what you watched, but I'm glad you enjoyed it.

 

[lord quas]

It does feel good to be able to root for Germany... has always been a guilty pleasure

 

[Wind's Howling]

What? We couldn't care less.

The Dutch can't hurt us. But we can hurt the Dutch.

He is talking about Argentina possibly winning the World Cup, in Brazil.

 

[Ephemeris]

I still can't believe we are actually in the final. oh my god I'm so happy

bro-hug

 

[Terareflection]

Where does the Brazilian hate for Argentina come from?

 

[Overdoziz]

id like to know what NED fans who talked all that shit about Costa Rica and anti-football have to say about Hollands play tonight?

Both teams tried to attack plenty, neither team even came close to succeeding in setting up proper scoring chances, though. Costa Rica on the other hand didn't even try to attack a single time during the first 90 minutes and barely tried doing so in extra time. I won't claim we played the most amazing offensive match ever, but it's not like we parked the bus the entire match.

 

[jtb]

can we stop saying Argentina aren't impressive?

stop expecting Spain 2008-2012 level dominance. none of the teams here are that good. they're winning games. that's what good teams do. there's only one way to the World Cup FINAL (!!!!) and that is by beating your opponents, which is exactly what they've done. if someone else was more deserving, they'd be there.

 

[nOoblet16]

If the defending is wonderful than that's the sole reason that there was no decent attacking play .

My head hurts from noob football Gaf !

This so much. The attack can't be decent if the defending is good, and this game had both teams defending with some serious tactical plays.

 

[CaseyTappy]

Holland won't care. Just like in 1998. Brazil will play for the people.

This.
Van Gaal will let the subs that haven't played or just a little have a go on the pitch .

 

[Fedelias]

Is there a reason why people seem to not like Messi?

 

[eddfromtheriver]

Uh, why? Did he rape your cat or something? He's an incredible player, and seems like a good sport to boot. Why would you "loathe" him?

I don't really know... i'm loco like that...

 

[Brazil]

He is talking about Argentina possibly winning the World Cup, in Brazil.

Oh, that. Well, our worst nightmare would be losing to Argentina... So that's not it either.

 

[kamorra]

What? We couldn't care less.

The Dutch can't hurt us. But we can hurt the Dutch.

Well yeah, to get hurt even more is pretty difficult.

 

[Buzzati]

What does Messi do to cause hate? As far as I know, he is a pretty upstanding guy -- plays a respectable style of game. Sure, sometimes he holds too much possession..but what's the deal?

 

[lord quas]

What? We couldn't care less.

The Dutch couldn't hurt us even if they won 7-1. But we can hurt the Dutch.

No, you can't. Nobody here cares.

 

[WonkyPanda]

I expected Argentina to play attacking football - thus making things entertaining. Instead they'd rather be defensive and boring as fuck and take it to penalties.

Such an injustice them being in the final. You can mark my words right now though that Germany will smash Argentina. If not, I'll take a permaban. I don't give a fuck because Germany will not lose.

You seriously don't get it. NED flourishes in the counter, as does ARG. Both teams understood this. NED with 5 backs and Argentina playing with 4 and a DEEP mascherano. Have you seen Mascherano play that deep before?

 

[Firemind]

What? We couldn't care less.

The Dutch couldn't hurt us even if they won 7-1. But we can hurt the Dutch.

Eh I don't think so. They probably want to go home now. :lol

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Argentina played very well and used their limited resources wisely..

TThey were better, defused the the offense of the Dutch and actually had more attempts and almost finished the game before it reached pks

We'll deserved. They played their best match in the mondial

 

[Altazor]

Big bro hug to all ArgentinaGAF right now, from a very envious chilean guy who wishes his team would've been able to reach the finals.

Oh, one day, one day...

 

[gundamkyoukai]

Anybody that think Germany is going to walk over Argentina can't be serious .
Argentina not going to be like Brazil and don't bother to defend .

 

[jtb]

What does Messi do to cause hate? As far as I know, he is a pretty upstanding guy -- plays a respectable style of game. Sure, sometimes he holds too much possession..but what's the deal?

he's definitely doping, but really, who isn't?

 

[FootballFan]

I expected Argentina to play attacking football - thus making things entertaining. Instead they'd rather be defensive and boring as fuck and take it to penalties.

Such an injustice them being in the final. You can mark my words right now though that Germany will smash Argentina. If not, I'll take a permaban. I don't give a fuck because Germany will not lose.

Lol

 

[Error]

It doesn't surprise me that Sabella nullified Robben and the Netherlands offense. Remember that his Estudiantes team came close to pulling one of the biggest upsets in history against the greatest team of all time (Barcelona).

 

[Brazil]

No, you can't. Nobody here cares.

Well, too bad.

 

[jamesinclair]

The salt is too strong, keep the posts coming pls

I cant remember a single other team going out in this blaze of sodium like these guys are.

Except who was that one guy with the epic meltdown in the group stage? That was wonderful.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

What does Messi do to cause hate? As far as I know, he is a pretty upstanding guy -- plays a respectable style of game. Sure, sometimes he holds too much possession..but what's the deal?

Jealousy

Not even joking. Either jealousy of him, or Barca for having him, or Argentina for having him.

 

[Cosmozone]

Congrats, Argentina for advancing. Sure the game was bad, but still entertaining. Had some tension. I know how people can find this boring, but it's sport, not Harlem Globetrotters.

 

[Maintenance]

You're right. You guys only care about second place.

 

[Ganzlinger]

Where does the Brazilian hate for Argentina come from?

Galvão Bueno. lol

I'm Brazilian and I love Argentina. I hope Messi wins this Cup.

 

[Slurpy2k20]

Their group was crap and their side of the bracket in the knockout was a farce as well.

So every single team needs to somehow be matched against their equivalents in their bracket? How the fuck is that supposed to work? A "farce"? I dont understand people like you. Half these games come out to dumb luck, or split seconds. The fact that Argentina made it to the finals is clear evidence that they're not "crap", no matter how much you want to convince yourself that they breezed through.

 

[Juicy Bob]

Is there a reason why people seem to not like Messi?

Don't mind them, they're just afraid of GOATs.

 

[LNBL]

De Jong was excellent this tournament. I can't help it you live 4 years in the past.
And you post a picture of salt? Listen: YOU ARE THE DEFINITION OF SALT.
You spit nothing but negativity. You don't support teams. You just hate on the others. Your country is eliminated. The difference between me and you is i'm not 12 and don't only see the bad site of things or start hating on yours. I wasn't joking when i said i felt sorry for you.

Wait. He is not argentinian?

 

[lord quas]

Well, too bad.

Nice edit

 

[Envelope]

Is there a reason why people seem to not like Messi?

Because he's the GOAT

 

[plantedunicorn]

I'm still shocked that Robben was ineffective for a good portion of that match. Good on the Argentine defense for that. I never expected that would happen.

 

[ec0ec0]

I expected Argentina to play attacking football - thus making things entertaining. Instead they'd rather be defensive and boring as fuck and take it to penalties.

Such an injustice them being in the final. You can mark my words right now though that Germany will smash Argentina. If not, I'll take a permaban. I don't give a fuck because Germany will not lose.

i think that betting bans stopped being a thing long ago because it was too much work for the mods!? no?? (i hope that messi wins)

 

[MrS]

What does Messi do to cause hate? As far as I know, he is a pretty upstanding guy -- plays a respectable style of game. Sure, sometimes he holds too much possession..but what's the deal?

Nanomachines injections when young

 

[Kinyou]

The scene with Robben and the kid was really cute

 

[Overdoziz]

You're right. You guys only care about second place.

;_;

 

[Talon]

I cant remember a single other team going out in this blaze of sodium like these guys are.

Except who was that one guy with the epic meltdown in the group stage? That was wonderful.

I would rather enjoy 20 more RiskyChris' than your broken record ass. Jesus Christ.

 

[Arjen]

What? We couldn't care less.

The Dutch couldn't hurt us even if they won 7-1. But we can hurt the Dutch.

I don't care about 3rd place at all, we could lose 20_0 for all I care.

 

[clemenx]

What does Messi do to cause hate? As far as I know, he is a pretty upstanding guy -- plays a respectable style of game. Sure, sometimes he holds too much possession..but what's the deal?

I don't dislike him, he's amazing and clearly the best player in this era.

I hate the way people talk about him about being GOAT and whatnot. He has never had to carry a team solo or anything close to that. Just call him the best of this era no need for that hyperbole.

 

[Frustrated_Grunt]

Those betting odds are going to be so lopsided Sunday.

 

[Confrontation]

Despite my hatred for Robben, one thing I'll give him is that he actually knows how to speak. These interviews with the Dutch players are brutal to listen to.