Argentina vrs Netherlands, World Cup Semi-Final , 9/7/2014 , 9.00pm

shamrock55

I hate robben and vp so hope argies win, can see it being nil nil though and going to pens

MadYaker

The dutch having a go.

Angron

Not the best of shots there from old Wesley.

Rayne Wooney

Stupid free to give away Messi can score from this

CountyHurler

Dull enough match so far.

Jelle1880

Mascherano not giving Robben an inch so far.

Augmerson

Nuri Sahin wrote: »

Worrying that. 9/1 to be booked for diving tonight.

He won't get away with it tonight I think if he tries.

The Wild Bunch

Van Persie is such an odious cretin

Howjoe1

DrumSteve wrote: »

Messi not getting a sniff

give him time

Hank Scorpio

Van Gaal should bring on Krul for this free kick

CFlat

What a save.

MadYaker

Nice save

Angron

Solid catch there from the keeper.

Smithwicks Man

Higuain has started very brightly

weisses

at least Argentina started the diving today ...... Glad to get that out of the way

Ulysses Gaze

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

Van Persie is such an odious cretin

Why?

eagle eye

Just thinking there that we probably have underrated Robben his whole career. He has been a fantastic player from when I first seen him at Chelsea and played a huge part in them winning their first title. He played a huge part in Bayern's Champion's League win a year ago. He was the best player on the Dutch team that got to the final in South Africa four years ago.

Just saying it now because thinking about this game its really about whether he can do it tonight or not. If Argentina can shut him down then they win this game I think.

That_Guy

"Some rain IN AND AROUND Sao Paolo"

Townsend with his trademark three words.

Hotblack Desiato

Sound gone on RTE :eek:

edit: nope was a loose lead

Nib

Ulysses Gaze wrote: »

Why?

Probably because he plays for United.

RVP is one of the most honest players in the game, rarely see him dive. Can never understand the hate for him.

MadYaker

This awfully dull after last night

Rayne Wooney

Decent game this

Both defences organised, which one will make the first mistake

That_Guy

Has Van Persie been given a bit of 'Just For Men'?

murpho999

MadYaker wrote: »

This awfully dull after last night

A better match in some ways as it's not as one sided.

murpho999

That_Guy wrote: »

Has Van Persie been given a bit of 'Just For Men'?

No...I'd say immodium is most likely as it's better for stomach problems.

Turtyturd

eagle eye wrote: »

Just thinking there that we probably have underrated Robben his whole career. He has been a fantastic player from when I first seen him at Chelsea and played a huge part in them winning their first title. He played a huge part in Bayern's Champion's League win a year ago. He was the best player on the Dutch team that got to the final in South Africa four years ago.

Just saying it now because thinking about this game its really about whether he can do it tonight or not. If Argentina can shut him down then they win this game I think.

Really is their talisman. He should be the captain, was the only one who looked like doing anything Costa Rica.

The Wild Bunch

Nib wrote: »

Probably because he plays for United.

RVP is one of the most honest players in the game, rarely see him dive. Can never understand the hate for him.

He's dirty, sly and cynical

JONJO THE MISER

Where are all our goals:(

newballsplease

Poor game as in not much chances. 2 teams even. Could be a long night.
Krul part 2.

Smithwicks Man

Nib wrote: »

Probably because he plays for United.

RVP is one of the most honest players in the game, rarely see him dive. Can never understand the hate for him.

Was a dislikable player at Arsenal as well.

Just because he's not a prolific diver doesn't make him one of the most honest players in the game :pac:

He's comes across as being very arrogant and his move from Arsenal to United after they stood by him through a host of injuries showed a strong lack of loyalty.

To me, he comes across as only being out for himself.

Nib

It would be tragic if Dirk Kuyt gets to play in the World Cup final and Messi doesn't.

murpho999

Will people stop saying this is a poor game. It's not.

Last night was a one off.

DrumSteve

Higuain having a great game so far.

madcabbage

Very cheeky by Cillisen! :eek:

TimeToShine

Dutch girl was a ride

Panthro

this game needs a shyt defense.

Darkglasses

murpho999 wrote: »

Will people stop saying this is a poor game. It's not.

Last night was a one off.

I'm enjoying this game! It's not bad!

That_Guy

murpho999 wrote: »

Will people stop saying this is a poor game. It's not.

Last night was a one off.

Every game in the history of the world will be shíte in comparison.

Hulk Hands

Cillessen completely devoid of confidence after Van Gaals actions the last night

Liam O

Van Persie can act the bollox on occasion but in a kind of cheeky way more than malicious. In a way that his own fans find funny but probably enrages opposition.

Nib

Smithwicks Man wrote: »

Was a dislikable player at Arsenal as well.

Just because he's not a prolific diver doesn't make him one of the most honest players in the game :pac:

He's comes across as being very arrogant and his move from Arsenal to United after they stood by him through a host of injuries showed a strong lack of loyalty.

To me, he comes across as only being out for himself.

He left to win trophies, he won an EPL title in his first season with United.

Yeah, what a cnut.

bitemeluis

Mascherano's dead

That_Guy

Nib wrote: »

It would be tragic if Dirk Kuyt gets to play in the World Cup final and Messi doesn't.

Liam Brady... Is that you?

The Wild Bunch

Smithwicks Man wrote: »

Was a dislikable player at Arsenal as well.

Just because he's not a prolific diver doesn't make him one of the most honest players in the game :pac:

He's comes across as being very arrogant and his move from Arsenal to United after they stood by him through a host of injuries showed a strong lack of loyalty.

To me, he comes across as only being out for himself.

spot on

Panthro

Bit of an "Ole!" camera slo mo from the Argentine manager there!:D

dmc17

bitemeluis wrote: »

Mascherano's dead

Nah, he's just a bit tipsy!

Crackle

Great to see him back up and walking. The way he went down and was motionless was scary looking.

murpho999

This time last night it was 5-0. What a mad game that was.

Liam O

Nib wrote: »

It would be tragic if Dirk Kuyt gets to play in the World Cup final and Messi doesn't.

One's playing right wing back, one's playing up front. Not sure why you are comparing them, there are worse players in both squads imo.

The Wild Bunch

Nib wrote: »

He left to win trophies, he won an EPL title in his first season with United.

Yeah, what a cnut.

Think if you asked him now he'd rather be lining up next to Ozil and Sanchez next season as opposed to Cleverley and Welbeck