How the heck is that a foul
Day 18: Croatia vs Brazil | Netherlands vs Argentina (QF 1&2)
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Looks just like the last game. If the Netherlands go through, are Croatia and the Netherlands just going to stare at each other with the ball sitting at midfield waiting for the other team to take it forward?
Erm, it's luck. Croatia are many things: mentality monsters, a tactically astute side with a world-class player in Modric (whose intelligence on the football pitch is still unparalleled) and anti-football accusations toward them are ridiculous. The penalties themselves weren't lucky, but forcing the game into it through a goal from a weak shot that got deflected in the dying minutes of extra time is the definition of luck.
Who ever plays the uglier football will win.
Croatia played more passes than Brazil
Argentina doesn't have Brazil's defensive stability so perhaps the game will be more exciting
Challenges everywhere!
They have Lisandro, though
He ain't no passing craze
They have Acuna, though
Martinez gives zero fecks about DeJong.
It's not just luck is perhaps more apt (regarding Croatia).
This is true.
But playing a solid game of football isn't and shouldn't be boring to football fans.
They should be able to appreciate the tactical aspect and the positional intrigue that a tight, well fought game brings.
I get people want to see attacking free flowing football, however there's more than one way to win a game.
Argentina are shite on both wings.
Ignore him. Enjoy your win
A common longstanding myth(?) among football fans in Indonesia where I live is that fans of South American teams start saving up for the next World Cup the moment the current tournament comes to a conclusion. There surely could be truth to this.
Would be pretty sweet for Di Maria to be knocked out by LvG of all people
I personally find them fantastic. True dedication that.
The equaliser was pure luck. The penos were about having bottle.
What other dip will you choose?
First Oliver, now Lahoz. These refs, man.
Aké as LB isn't a particularly good choice. Don't they have a natural one in their selection?
Lahoz is pretty good, isn't he? Always the center of attention and fairly irritating for it, but decent ref in my book
Is Di Maria injured?
Can see this one going to extra time/pens as well....
It's rare that you see Dutch fans being completely outnumbered as supporters at a major event.
Lahoz is a terrible ref. Always about him.
He's LCB, Blind is the LB
Messi turning it on 
Argentina can't get a hold of the ball.
Messi almost hit a Quatari in the face there
This is not going to be an exciting watch for the neutrals is it
Acuna will struggle against Dumbfries
Greedy Messi
Damn Croatia.
I think for all 4 quarter-finals, it'll be the case.
A nice nickname for him
Bergnein