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The Quadrennial Global Round-Ball Extravaganza
TheFuriousWombat:
Man Germany looked like a completely different team today. They were tired, they were slow, they weren't making those amazing crosses they did so well in almost every other game. In this game alone, they deserved to lose. Still, and I'm saying this not so much as a fan but as someone impressed with their skill, they really deserve to be in the final and it's kinda sad that they're not. That being said, I'm still rooting whole heartedly for Holland.
redglasscurls:
are.you.kidding.me. Goddammit Germany. Sat next to a bunch of awful yuppie Spaniards too
BeoPuppy:
As a decidedly non-football lover (unless it's the US kind) I am extremely happy that the germans did not make the final.
When that happens, a final between the Netherlands and Germany, people feel free to drag all sorts of horrible stuff out like it's a revenge match for WWII, cheapening the suffering of millions and reducing it to the importance of a football game. And I hate that.
Alex C:
--- Quote from: the_pied_piper on 07 Jul 2010, 12:01 ---If you look closely you can see that he kicks the Chilean players knee which knocks his right foot onto the back of his left calf. Not a foul and certainly not worth the card which got the Chilean player sent off but I'm not sure about cheating. Also, it was at least 5 yards outside of the penalty area so there is no way it would have been a penalty anyway.
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I dunno, maybe it's legit, but association football is so known for diving that it's tough to see it from a North American perspective and not think something pretty lame is going on. It's bad enough that flopping has increased in basketball as well and it really alienates a lot of potential fans. Probably doesn't help that I'm from a hockey obsessed area. Taking a dive isn't exactly part of the culture.
amok:
--- Quote from: Alex C on 07 Jul 2010, 14:55 ---
--- Quote from: the_pied_piper on 07 Jul 2010, 12:01 ---If you look closely you can see that he kicks the Chilean players knee which knocks his right foot onto the back of his left calf. Not a foul and certainly not worth the card which got the Chilean player sent off but I'm not sure about cheating. Also, it was at least 5 yards outside of the penalty area so there is no way it would have been a penalty anyway.
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I dunno, maybe it's legit, but association football is so known for diving that it's tough to see it from a North American perspective and not think something pretty lame is going on. It's bad enough that flopping has increased in basketball as well and it really alienates a lot of potential fans. Probably doesn't help that I'm from a hockey obsessed area. Taking a dive isn't exactly part of the culture.
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It's not legit. It's a terrible dive.
Even if he makes any contact whatsoever he takes another stride before flopping like a pansy. Pure cynicism to get the other guy sent off.
(After all this he'll score the winner in the final now...)
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