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Netherlands v Costa Rica 2100BST

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by lamby, Jul 5, 2014.

  1. Joe!

    Joe! Well-Known Member

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    Easily. Unlike Ochoa, Navas has just had an immense season too.

    The whole Costa Rica defense is ridiculously well-drilled as well. That helps.
     
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  2. Beef

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    Did Persie step on the Costa Rican player then?
     
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  3. Saintalona

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    Copied of the bbc site...

    Keylor Navas is available from Levante for a smidge under £8m. Or a Jake Livermore or Rob Snodgrass, if you prefer.

    Bargin...
     
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  4. Piebacca

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    Traitors.
     
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  5. Dan

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    Nah rooting against Van Gaal to get back at Luke.
     
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  6. Saintalona

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    We can't help it we are English...

    Support the underdogs! Common Costa Rica!
     
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  7. benditlikeabanana

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    But will be going to Atletico when Courtois gets recalled to Chelsea
     
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  8. Joe!

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    The longer this goes on without Holland scoring, the more I suspect Costa Rica will nick this.
     
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  9. Joe!

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    Actually they're close to signing Oblak from Benfica.
     
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  10. Piebacca

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    Why?
     
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  11. benditlikeabanana

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    Time for a Robben belly flop me thinks
     
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  12. TheSecondStain

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    Tell you what, Holland have a side that could make anyone blush, should they decide to be on their day, as we've seen so far in the tournament, but whatever happens in this match, Costa Rica have been absolutely brilliant. They contained the threat so far, and are not without a threat themselves,

    I'm expecting a Netherlands win, but total hats off to Costa Rica. They're showing how the slightly less skillful players can set up as a proper team and play against the best, and worry them into real respect. If it goes to penalties it could be anyone who wins. And, as a neutral, I'll be rooting for the underdog, as always.
     
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  13. Schad

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    Goddamn tropical storm can you please stop causing my power to flicker I'm kinda trying to watch the World Cup here.
     
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  14. tomw24

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    Because it's more fun. :D
     
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  15. tomw24

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    Christ that was close to being a penalty.
     
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  16. tomw24

    tomw24 Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Phew!
     
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  17. MMJ

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    just cos, well, you know
     
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  18. tomw24

    tomw24 Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Van Persie's missed the ball!
     
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  19. Joe!

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    How's he got away with that?!
     
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  20. tomw24

    tomw24 Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Oh my god! Costa Rica surviving by by the narrowest of margins!
     
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