Thread to discuss the football itself.
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RTE clown of a commentator said he wouldn't be involved after coming on in 3 games, great header.
Game back on!!
Now this will be fun
Squeaky bum time for Argies
Didn’t think Messi was touched in that “tackle” and he went down like a sack of spuds.
Bullet of a shot from Holland, just wide.
Thought that was in, serious power on it
I thought that was in!
How long before Van Dijk goes up front?
Yeah much as I love Messi I wish he kept that crap out of his game.
They remind me of the 1990 team who kicked their way to the final.
How many dodgy penos has Messi been gifted in this tournament? Didn't even get a yellow card for this because the ref probably wants his autograph after the game:
If Ronaldo or Neymar got away with that, you'd be foaming at the mouth worse than you do over United.
Don't get you last sentence is a wall not taking away an attacking option. There is nothing against another player behind the wall. It looks silly but your job is to stop them scoring and giving away a free does not negate you trying to stop it happening
Think this ref wants Argentina in the final 😬
The messi protection is ridiculous. No foul and definitely not a yellow.
Starstruck.
Wow. Some reaction that!!!!
It's all kicking off here.
I don't know did a Dutch player strike out.
More carry on from Argentina. Good on Van Dijk.
How did VVD escape a card there?
That ref is a joke.
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For all his prancing the Ref. has no control over this game.
Paredes should have got a yellow for the foul and then another yellow for kicking the ball away after the whistle?
Edit: What Weepsie said
10 mini added. C’mon Netherlands.
Getting spicy now, would love extra time here!
If the Netherlands level this I think it's game over for the Argies.
I'm saying the player behind the wall constitutes a second barrier against the attacking team. Defending team should just be allowed one wall or barrier against the attacking team. If they're worried about a low shot, then tell some players not to jump.
Argies are properly unlikeable, bang average with one superstar in their side!!!
Dutch games used to be a sea of orange.
Now there's about 50 fans behind that net. What a crap wc for fans.
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