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Robben goes down with contact on his shins and ankles, which in most cases are from behind, but negligible. He learnt this from Drogba. Suarez has put in his share of pure dives, feeling a little contact in his back and his legs give out. You think that I am aggrieved about the SA- Uruguay game? - go read my post-match comments earlier in this thread. We deserved to lose and the the Suarez penalty was a penalty. That still doesn't make Uruguay an example to follow. Lots of dives, lots of niggling tackles, and worst of all, that self-proclaimed "hand of God" handball. But yes, I especially dislike Suarez, who is the chief simulator and poor sport in that team. Go watch Ajax play some, and you'll see what I'm talking about.
In response to the supposed van Persie offside: He was level when Snjeider took the shot. It then came off a Uruguay defender, so he can't be offside. The ref had a good game, imo.
Re: Van Bommel, Yes, he has committed many fouls, and many players have gotten yellows for less, but he understands that the risk of getting carded is lower if you stay on your feet, and if you take "man and ball", which is why fouls are awarded, but no cards.
An in response to Holland being boring - yes they are, but the same could have been said of Brazil. The trend in most teams this World Cup has been to play either 4-5-1 or 4-3-3 with two CDMs - with coaches opting to leave playmakers at home in favour of midfielders with more defensive qualities. Many people do not recognise that this is also partly why the goal tally is so low in this WC. Your beloved Uruguay even played 5-5-0 for the last 20 mins against Mexico.
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