Spain or the Netherlands???

[Willem Fick]

Originally Posted by ckissick

Willem, are most South Africans rooting for the Dutch team, due to their major influence on South Africa's history?

While some might state that as a reason, I guess it has more to do with the Dutch being perceived as a great bunch of people (they introduced us to the "fan walk"), and they have really showed some heart in the cup so far!

[JeremyD]

I think the Netherlands win. As good as the Spanish team have been playing - they beat a German Team that didn't show up for the game. The German passes were off, their defense was lackluster - played like they had an enormous hangover.

Either way - it should be a good game.

[Joe Bob]

Well, Spain won...or was it the other team lost.......

Was kind of a snorefest...lot's of fouls, ref shoulds tossed more than a few orange jerseys.

[Don Plumley]

It wasn't a beautiful game, but it was a wonderful goal. Viva Espana!

[JavaBrewer]

Originally Posted by Joe Bob

Well, Spain won...or was it the other team lost.......

Was kind of a snorefest...lot's of fouls, ref shoulds tossed more than a few orange jerseys.

Disagree on point #2. Many of Holland's fouls were non-contact dramatic arts by Spain. They (Spain) deserve an honorary award at next year's Oscars - especially that Spaniard who tripped over his own feet

Holland never mounted an offense and were intent on passing the ball the opposing team. Snoozer of a game.

[dd74]

Nah. It was a good game. Great defense for two very evenly matched teams. Low-scoring football brings on more tension, IMO, which makes things more fun.

[911 in SC]

I agree with David (JavaBrewer). The theatrical performance by Spain should be legendary. I'm not saying there weren't any fouls, but some were unjustified, IMO. I fell asleep on it, and I haven't done that during any of the WC matches. ARGH!

[Joe Bob]

Yes, there were flops galore....but a few yellows should have been reds....

[Paco Anton]

So..... this is just acting, right?

This guy should have been out of the game by the 10th minute.



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Most of the rest of the fouls were "low intensity" but I think the referee let the oranges go a bit too far.

Anyway...

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by Paco Anton

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I think I saw that in a Bruce Lee movie when I was a Kid


Paco

Enhorabuena. We' el ll los considera campeón doble si pueden defender el título con éxito en 2014.

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Cherio

J.J.

[ckissick]

That boot to the chest was definately not a case of flopping and should be a red card without hesitation.

[911 in SC]

Totally agree - should have been a red card, no doubt. I was just saying SOME were unjustified. I suppose it was a 'draw' as some yellows were uncalled for and some should have been reds. Touche'.

Spain certainly deserved to win the game. They played a much better game.

[aigel]

Was a card game, not a soccer game.

Pretty ugly game if you compare how Germany / Spain played a clean game few days earlier ...

Glad to see Spain win - it would have been a bad day for soccer if you make it to the title with fouling as a tactic - 7 yellows and 1 red ... that's a new record in a wc final.

George