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WattsMeh. He just wanted to play the game. More than you can say for 95% of the guys at this world cup.
Ryanvdonkmeh, he had a scoring opportunity, even some of the notorious floppers have been known to go through bumps when they can get a shot off.
.MASSHOLE.So, honest question. If Argentina didn't have Messi, do you think they would have made it this far? They are so uninspiring.
.MASSHOLE.So, honest question. If Argentina didn't have Messi, do you think they would have made it this far? They are so uninspiring.
division.bellThey need to change strategies. Messi has been double to triple teamed every time he gets near the box. Not to mention that he tries to dance around them instead of finding someone with space.
Ski_the_east01lotttttt of standing around
what a fucking strike from di maria
ChrisMcCandlessAn inch to the right and we'd be in penalties.
Good try Swiss.
Ryanvdonkmeh, he had a scoring opportunity, even some of the notorious floppers have been known to go through bumps when they can get a shot off.
.MASSHOLE.So, honest question. If Argentina didn't have Messi, do you think they would have made it this far? They are so uninspiring.
Ryanvdonka swiss miss
WattsPretty sure the Messi is classy comment was sarcastic because Messi bodied one of the Swiss players out of the way to take a free kick quickly. I was just saying there's nothing wrong with Messi actually trying to get the play going instead of doing dumb shit like standing in front of the ball to make sure a free kick can't be taken when a foul is committed. No idea what you're referencing.
Ski_the_east01And of course a swiss flop...stay on you fucking feet you pussy
fuck the swiss
Chewy.Time to change into some red white and blue.
Chewy.Just got off work. Bummed I missed that game. Time to change into some red white and blue.
BakerpowI mean what else are you gonna do when your world cup dream is over and you get gifted a free kick on top of the box. You know you don't have to actually make contact to make it a foul? That was a foul but most definitely embellished to the extreme. He impeded his play.
Ski_the_east01The same way Messi was impeded on during the ARG counter attack that led to the goal? My point is stop looking for someone to gift you a fucking penalty.
Put on your big boy pants, go to fucking work and crack a shot with the left foot at the Argentinian goalie....that free kick didn't work out so well for them eh? It's my biggest gripe with the sport of soccer, if guys would just stay on their feet and create it would be such an awesome game to watch
ANDR01DI wore my jersey to work today, so happy that their home jerseys are polo shirts haha.
Ski_the_east01The same way Messi was impeded on during the ARG counter attack that led to the goal? My point is stop looking for someone to gift you a fucking penalty.
Put on your big boy pants, go to fucking work and crack a shot with the left foot at the Argentinian goalie....that free kick didn't work out so well for them eh? It's my biggest gripe with the sport of soccer, if guys would just stay on their feet and create it would be such an awesome game to watch
Chewy.I was changing the oil in all of our trucks, so that wasn't an option for me haha.
BakerpowI mean shaqiri is no where near messi and if he stayed on his feet he would never have gotten the ball. He had a huge touch and realized he was never gonna get there so he went down. Rather cynical by him but what else are you gonna do? I agree I would much rather him take the shot but he blew his opportunity with his touch.
.MASSHOLE.Look at the stark contrast between the options Shaqiri and Messi had to move forward. Messi had a quick break, with a 3 on 3 (maybe 4), he would be a fool to fall during that. Players realize when they should and should not fall (remember Switzerland vs. Ecuador and 91st minute goal) and Messi probably realized he was better off playing that ball than falling. When Shaqiri fell, it was 3 v 6 on a parallel line on top of the 18. He had few options there, and realized a freekick was a better option than forcing an nonexistent play.
Believe it or not, there is an unfortunate art and strategy to flopping and this was exemplified by the actions of Messi and Shaqiri. I imagine Messi would have done something similar in Shaqiri's place.
Well, if you don't like flopping go look at American football or baseball because it occurs in hockey and basketball.
LucasThat was a nail-biter. I just hope that Argentina go all the way and piss off the brazilenos
ChrisMcCandlessAltidore not starting.
