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Title: Portugal vs Netherlands
Post by: Nomoreheroes on Sunday, June 25, 2006, 21:14:08
Wow ! What an explosive game. The US commentators made alot about the poor performance of the referee and not much about the game itself other than the fact that Van Basten didn't bring on Van Nistelrooy.

Felt that the Dutch were very unlucky not to have a penalty or two in the first half. Great strike by Maniche for the Portugal goal.

Gotta feel good for England seeing Ronaldo limp off, Deco (Portugal's best player of the tournament imho) missing the next game aswell as Costinha. Hopefully that will mean that Portugal's defence will be less organised and their attack blunt !

NMH


Title: Portugal vs Netherlands
Post by: red macca on Sunday, June 25, 2006, 21:54:42
the ref got some shit.but if you watch the highlights u will see that nearly every booking was deserved


Title: Portugal vs Netherlands
Post by: oxford_fan on Sunday, June 25, 2006, 23:30:11
great match, but the ref really needed to stamp down earlier and the game would have never got so out of control. he should be sacked for that performance, abysmal.


Title: Portugal vs Netherlands
Post by: Sade on Monday, June 26, 2006, 07:20:02
:shock:  That was a game and a half.

 :mrgreen:  Made me laugh when it showed the three players that had got sent off, all sitting on the naughty step together watching the game. Looked so funny.


Title: Portugal vs Netherlands
Post by: Gwah on Monday, June 26, 2006, 07:27:48
Two more should have walked as well - Figo for his "headbutt" and Sneijder for his push.

If the ref was intent on setting a new record, why stop at 4 sending-offs?  Surely he wants a record that no one can beat.


Title: Portugal vs Netherlands
Post by: Luci on Monday, June 26, 2006, 07:54:01
I'm hoping that Fifa look into that headbutt. He should face disciplinary and miss the next game at least.


Title: Portugal vs Netherlands
Post by: Sade on Monday, June 26, 2006, 07:58:33
It shocked me a bit, I did'nt think Figo was the sort of player to do that :?
He always seems so calm and collected. Probably just a heat of the moment thing, but still thats no excuse.


Title: Portugal vs Netherlands
Post by: Bedford Red on Monday, June 26, 2006, 08:24:31
I presume Figo got his yellow card for the headbutt though; even if the ref didn't see it at first.

If that is the case then I don't think Fifa can do anything as the ref's acted on it. It's only if the ref misses things that Fifa can then make decisions on it.


Title: Portugal vs Netherlands
Post by: adje on Monday, June 26, 2006, 09:25:38
Why are we running scared of Portugal-wanting Figo to be banned?We've had our fair share of luck already,its a bit pathetic to be desperate to get Figo banned like most of the Talksport presenters are  this morning


Title: Portugal vs Netherlands
Post by: RobertT on Monday, June 26, 2006, 09:31:19
Quote from: "adje"
Why are we running scared of Portugal-wanting Figo to be banned?We've had our fair share of luck already,its a bit pathetic to be desperate to get Figo banned like most of the Talksport presenters are  this morning


I'd like him banned for being a cheating cunt to be honest, but don't really care if he plays against us.

He's still good on the ball but I think he is now what Raul has been to Spain for a while (until this tournament in Spains case), in that he stifles the team play.  He gets too much of the ball when they should be doing what Portugal were good at (when he was a bit shrper) and that's playing at pace.

Ronaldo could be a threat to us, so if he manages to get fit in time I'd suggest a sacrifice Yellow Card of "testing out" his injury.


Title: Portugal vs Netherlands
Post by: STFC Village on Monday, June 26, 2006, 10:13:46
Quote from: "adje"
Why are we running scared of Portugal-wanting Figo to be banned?We've had our fair share of luck already,its a bit pathetic to be desperate to get Figo banned like most of the Talksport presenters are  this morning
If he plays, he plays adje, but a ban is only fair really, clear headbutt in front of the camera's. Personally, i'm not all that bothered about Figo, well over the hill these days....


Title: Portugal vs Netherlands
Post by: oxford_fan on Monday, June 26, 2006, 11:45:22
Quote from: "Bedford Red"

If that is the case then I don't think Fifa can do anything as the ref's acted on it. It's only if the ref misses things that Fifa can then make decisions on it.
fifa can do what they want, and they've decided not to take any further action


Title: Portugal vs Netherlands
Post by: DV on Monday, June 26, 2006, 11:57:17
Holland fucked up big style....loads of premiership teams want Dirk Kuyt,  I thought he was fucking awful last night and I have no idea how he managed to stay on the pitch with horseface on the bench


Title: Portugal vs Netherlands
Post by: adje on Monday, June 26, 2006, 13:44:22
Quote from: "DV85"
Holland fucked up big style....loads of premiership teams want Dirk Kuyt,  I thought he was fucking awful last night and I have no idea how he managed to stay on the pitch with horseface on the bench


Agreed Deev-and what a fucking cheat!


Title: Portugal vs Netherlands
Post by: adje on Monday, June 26, 2006, 13:45:29
Quote from: "STFC Village"
Quote from: "adje"
Why are we running scared of Portugal-wanting Figo to be banned?We've had our fair share of luck already,its a bit pathetic to be desperate to get Figo banned like most of the Talksport presenters are  this morning
If he plays, he plays adje, but a ban is only fair really, clear headbutt in front of the camera's. Personally, i'm not all that bothered about Figo, well over the hill these days....



Exactly Village thats my point-we shouldnt give a toss whether he plays or not


Title: Portugal vs Netherlands
Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, June 26, 2006, 13:48:40
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/teams/portugal/5116722.stm

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But Siegler said: "It is only where there is a clear disciplinary issue, which has not been acted upon by the referee, that the disciplinary committee can look at it."


They are appealing Deco's ban as well.


Title: Portugal vs Netherlands
Post by: RobertT on Monday, June 26, 2006, 13:56:20
Quote from: "simon pieman"
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/teams/portugal/5116722.stm

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But Siegler said: "It is only where there is a clear disciplinary issue, which has not been acted upon by the referee, that the disciplinary committee can look at it."


They are appealing Deco's ban as well.


On the most ridiculous reason ever recorded for an appeal. roughly summarised as:

Holland didn't give us the ball back, even though they didn't have to, so he was quite within his rights to try and injure the Dutch player.

Hmm, can see that one working, stupid cheating shits.


Title: Portugal vs Netherlands
Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, June 26, 2006, 14:07:45
Deco's 2nd tackle should have been a red anyway.


Title: Portugal vs Netherlands
Post by: DV on Monday, June 26, 2006, 16:22:44
Quote from: "adje"
Quote from: "DV85"
Holland fucked up big style....loads of premiership teams want Dirk Kuyt,  I thought he was fucking awful last night and I have no idea how he managed to stay on the pitch with horseface on the bench


Agreed Deev-and what a fucking cheat!


Indeed....near the end a cross came in, he went for the header missed it...went down with the defender clutching his leg....looked around and saw the other dutch winger had the ball on the other side then jumped up

Dick Kunt!! he should be called...