Unbelievable

I don't like Greece so I decided I would rather have two Costa Rican defenders than one of each or two Greeks even though Maniatis looked excellent value for 2.5 million. Howay CR, tear these a new one!

Gonzalez and Duarte. Cillessen got me 9, so I think Karnezis stays on the bench. Although I'm only 1 point behind I don't think many of my fellow countrymen will stay in my side. Been a bit s***.. You?

I don't blame Robben, he's doing what anyone would do in that position. I wonder what Unbelievables opinion is, the man who condemned Suarez handball at the World Cup. Going by his arguments back then, there's no way he's happy here. I'm not particularly happy no. Actually, there is a nice parallel between this incident and our tournament in general so far; both are effective and "acceptable" within the rules, but both do not really command respect or set the pulse racing. Still I think we've been on the receiving end of two questionable penalties already this tournament, and nobody could have complained if Robben got a penalty in the first half. So in that sense I don't think the pen was unjustified, especially as Marquez did foul him. Robben is a brilliant player, but I don't like that side of him, same as I suspect you don't like it on Neymar. :lol:

In a different incident, the one on the edge of the penalty area btw, on Dutch telly

I don't blame Robben, he's doing what anyone would do in that position. I wonder what Unbelievables opinion is, the man who condemned Suarez handball at the World Cup. Going by his arguments back then, there's no way he's happy here. I'm not particularly happy no. Actually, there is a nice parallel between this incident and our tournament in general so far; both are effective and "acceptable" within the rules, but both do not really command respect or set the pulse racing. Still I think we've been on the receiving end of two questionable penalties already this tournament, and nobody could have complained if Robben got a penalty in the first half. So in that sense I don't think the pen was unjustified, especially as Marquez did foul him. Robben is a brilliant player, but I don't like that side of him, same as I suspect you don't like it on Neymar.

Get in! Was a crap match from our part, and we're very lucky to go through, but we're through, and that's what counts.

It's hard to get going against a organized teams. Mexico will sit and invite Holland to play, don't think they'll break them down easily as their goals have come from counter-attacks in the World Cup. Really think Mexico have enough to beat them but am going with yet another R16 extra time loss for Mexico. Two teams sitting off then.

You're just worried about your FF position.. Mexico have been outstanding and are better at the old 5-3-2 than your lot, but you obviously have a pair of world class players up front when they definitely do not. It's their wing-backs/wider central midfielders that could win it for them, which is where they're stronger. Back threes much of a muchness with slight edge to them, maybe? It should be mint either way. Cue 0-0 borefest. Oh I'm worried about getting knocked out, as I always am when the team I support plays. Mexico have only conceded one goal so far this tournament, and that was when the game was already over vs Croatia, so I absolutely respect them. As it happens I don't expect it to be a good match, as Louis van Gaal seems intent on us sitting back and trying to get something on the break. Only in the latter stages of a game, when the opposition gets tired, does he really go for it by bringing on some more attacking players with pace. The game plan once more will be to absorb pressure for 70 minutes than go for the kill. Boring as fuck, and it goes against everything Dutch football represents, but I obviously hope it's effective once more.

You're just worried about your FF position..

Yup, feel very bad for Chile - should have been a semi-final.

Damn, Paul Verhaegh will start in place of Deryl Janmaat tomorrow by the looks of it..

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24 point lead God dammit..

I think you should be worried tbh. They've played well for all four matches so far and I would rate them higher than Chile. Should be a good match!

Had him in too. Then I heard from Holland training Wijnaldum looked likely to start again (instead of De Guzman) as he trained with the first team. 3 milion only, which left me a couple of million to replace Slimani with super sub Depay. Hope it works out. Either way, after Neymar's failure today I'm quite pleased I have 5 decent striker options. Now watch Slimani get a hattrick v Germany.

Pwah, Holland keep a clean sheet tomorrow and I'll be laughing. (Way to jinx your team ) Ospina made shedloads of saves as well though, which was a nice bonus. 13 points!

Pwah, Holland keep a clean sheet tomorrow and I'll be laughing. (Way to jinx your team )

Game over. God, I wish we could see Suarez' tears right now. Such a shame he was banned from football completely. He should have been forced to watch this from the bench..

Nah. Just had Neymar, J. Rodriguez, Caurdado and Zapata for today.

Oh you've got Zapata now too Of course..

Zapata inexplicably also lost two points all of a sudden. Apparently unblocked 2 shots he blocked earlier.

Fuck off Colombia manager, taking off your best two players

What a fucking save!