2014 FIFA World Cup: Live Updates Matchday 17
3rd & 7 37yd
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As much as I dislike players going over easily, I'd have to say that Rafael Marquez was simply outfoxed by the smarter, quicker footballer there. He was labouring as the game wore on, and Arjen Robben - while making a meal of the challenge - was definitely fouled.
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How can anyone say Holland aren't deserving winners? In the first half they conserved energy, absorbing Mexican pressure in the sweltering conditions. They conceded a spectacular goal and then attacked for the entire second half. Their two late goals were a victory for discipline and tactics, where as it appeared Mexico were the side who lacked fitness and cool heads when it mattered most.
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Yes Robben embellished it, but come on. That's what Arjen Robben does on contact in the box. Is there contact? Yes. Was he going down already? Probably. But if you're Mexico, you don't make that tackle. Push him out of the box but don't commit. You give the ref a decision to make. This time it went against Mexico
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