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

Smithwicks Man

Nib wrote: »

Pretty sure Spurs are Arsenal's biggest rivals.

Would you rather he moved for money? Would that make you love him?

It could be argued that United have been a bigger rival for the last 10 years but you're only nitpicking now.

I wouldn't rather anything, I'm just calling a spade a spade.

Alfred Borden

I know its not their fault here but I havent enjoyed one Argentine game this world cup.

That_Guy

Did the same thing a little while ago. Deserved booking.

Dolph Starbeam

I never understand peoples gripe with keepers punching the ball, very rarely does it end badly and is a safer option than trying to catch a ball in a crowded area.

Augmerson

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

Is Van Gaal a burns victim? Looks repulsive

Cop on.

glued

How is this referee getting top games? Consistently one of the worst in Europe.

Andersonisgod

Oh my heart skipped a beat, Messi majestically in his movement and speed of thought.

Smithwicks Man

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

Is Van Gaal a burns victim? Looks repulsive

Bit much there

Raf32 wrote: »

I know its not their fault here but I havent enjoyed one Argentine game this world cup.

They're too disjointed to play good football imo.

Wish Di Maria was playing, a joy to watch when he runs at players.

weisses

Messi acting ..... No foul and certainly no yellow

Corholio

Demichelis should have been first booking before that.

efb

Germany deserve to win this WC. These two are awful

murpho999

I'd say Germany are loving this.

Panthro

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

Is Van Gaal a burns victim? Looks repulsive

What the fock's that got to do with the price a spuds?!
Seem as we're watching football here, how about you judge the man on his career success and not on his looks for focks sake.

That_Guy

Super ball from Messi.

Only one team trying to play positive football here

DrumSteve

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

Is Van Gaal a burns victim? Looks repulsive

You wouldnt say that to his face.

Turtyturd

Great ball from Messi...shame about the cross.

Corholio

efb wrote: »

Germany deserve to win this WC. These two are awful

Not the way it works. Germany were hardly great before last night either.

Darkglasses

The Wild Bunch banned for two yellows. Let's stop quoting it

Hank Scorpio

Holland in this world cup always seem to come out and play in the second half, kinda like a recurring theme. Heres hoping

Johner

Robben hasn't had a kick and RVP has been very poor. Argentina the better side and getting a good bit of joy down The Netherlands left. Interesting first half though!

daithijjj

Van Gaal should bring Robben on at HT.

Washington Irving

Poor half entertainment wise. Netherlands just sitting back. Argentina better side by far but not looking too threatening.

Nib

Soccer Guy ‏@usasoccerguy
Bruno Mars Indie gets a face of yellow as he is shown the minor offense card for multi-felony play. #WorldCup #catchagrenade

alchemist33

Smithwicks Man wrote: »

You serious?

Six years where he struggled badly on and off with injuries, but the club stood by him throughout, followed by 1 good season and one brilliant season and then he refused to sign a new contract so he could force a move to Arsenal's biggest rivals in search of trophies.

Yes, I'm serious. How many years did you want him to stay? You'd think he left straight off the treatment table the way you're going on.

And going to another club to win trophies -- what do you think football is about?

Pro. F

De Jong is lost whenever Argentina press. The Dutch need to change it up.

Turtyturd

Robben should be fresh for the second half....might break the sound barrier in the 89th minute.

Corholio

Argentina wasteful with the possession in Hollands half so far. Holland won't mind the game going that way really, plays into their tactics.

Augmerson

Van Gaal to send on Krul.

derm0j073

Argentina looking alright , Higuain working his socks off and they look solid enough at the back with Mascherano doing a good job in the middle .

Talib Fiasco

Holland have been muck especially Robben and Van Perise... Argentian are dominating but not making it count at all... Lavezzi looking lively.... Di Maria is badly missed though

Rayne Wooney

Looking at the bench I don't see how Holland can do anything better

They might win playing like this

SlickRic

what the fúck are the Dutch doing?

they have no intention of playing positive football.

Robben is normally their go-to guy for instance, but he hasn't had a kick.

they don't need to do this shíte.

ArielAtom

Robben six touches in 1st half!!!!!

murpho999

SlickRic wrote: »

what the fúck are the Dutch doing?

they have no intention of playing positive football.

Robben is normally their go-to guy for instance, but he hasn't had a kick.

they don't need to do this shíte.

I don't think they're as good as the game against Spain suggested. A tight defence can shut them out.

efb

Corholio wrote: »

Not the way it works. Germany were hardly great before last night either.

They were awesome (not biased) I win €135 if they win!

JONJO THE MISER

Where is bill tonight?

efb

Rob Schneider in THE MOST BORING SEMI EVER!

Rated PG13

efb

JONJO THE MISER wrote: »

Where is bill tonight?

Getting James Reilly fired

TheTownie

Good move taking Indi off. Was a likely candidate for a red.

Nuri Sahin

Janmaat on for Martins Indi.

bmcc10

Somebody please tell Giles that Sneijder isn't the player he once was

Rayne Wooney

Interesting change


Would have taken Martins Indi off for Verhaegh and put Claise on for Kuyt to get another player in the centre to help De Jong

That_Guy

"I think they'll try to get Messi closer to goal"

Martin O'Neill ladies and gentlemen. Tactical mastermind.

Al_Coholic

that should be a yellow card

Angron

Despite being a Dutch fan, I'm very surprised that wasn't a yellow, it deserved one.

SlickRic

why are those challenges not being booked?

it's been a farce this whole tournament.

Al_Coholic

Dirk Kuyt left wing back now

Washington Irving

SlickRic wrote: »

why are those challenges not being booked?

it's been a farce this whole tournament.

Feels like it's gradually been getting worse as the tournament wears on, though maybe I was just blinded by all the goals.

Angron

Another daft foul.