So far this world cup during penalties, we have seen Keepers way off their line, and players stuttering their run ups, i thought these were against the rules
Impressive penalties by Costa Rica, grateful they've spared me from Greece - wonder if Greece will get Capello for their next manager, they deserve each other.
Well done to everyone who made it to the end of that match. Medals all round I think.
You say that, but after the Costa Rica goal and the red card it turned into quite an entertaining match - and the second period of extra time and penalties were pulsating.
I think Navas deserved to be the hero there, he made several key saves at the end of that second half and extra time too and although he was well off his line at the penalty save, that's for the referee to spot and pull up.
He should share the glory, though, with everyone in the Costa Rican defence and midfield who put in a magnificent effort to keep the Greeks at bay for most of the second half and extra time with a one-man disadvantage.
Full credit to Joel Campbell too, dead on his feet and he calmly rolled it in as though he'd just walked onto the pitch.
How the Greeks will now rue that 5v2 break they couldn't finish.
Still, they take their thankfully unique brand of non-football home with them now and let's hope it doesn't bother any major tournament for the next 20 years.
You say that, but after the Costa Rica goal and the red card it turned into quite an entertaining match - and the second period of extra time and penalties were pulsating.
I think Navas deserved to be the hero there, he made several key saves at the end of that second half and extra time too and although he was well off his line at the penalty save, that's for the referee to spot and pull up.
Full credit to Joel Campbell too, dead on his feet and he calmly rolled it in as though he'd just walked onto the pitch.
I agree with Navas and Campbell overall but to be honest if the keeper dived the other way to was a nailled on save.
I guess you could argue that he gave him the eyes or the run up made the choice for the keeper.
That's what playing against Greece does to you! Costa Rica beat Uruguay and Italy in their group, they fully deserved to go through.
I'm thrilled for them, I really am.
yeah yeah, thrilled for them blah blah blah
I agree, a lot of teams have looked poor against Greece, but I actually think Costa Rica are a bit boring to watch too. I don't even think the Greek defence was that great today and the Greeks were actually pushing forward a lot, and still Costa Rica hardly had any chances in 120 minutes.
I'd turned over because I just assumed that Costa Rica had blown it and there'd be no way they'd come back with 10 men.
Now I come back to the thread and find that Costa Rica actually won.
I'd turned over because I just assumed that Costa Rica had blown it and there'd be no way they'd come back with 10 men.
Now I come back to the thread and find that Costa Rica actually won.
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Exactly!!! Let us see the celebrations and tears
Put your bets on a Messi winning penalty against the Swiss.
Well done to everyone who made it to the end of that match. Medals all round I think.
Definitely.
You say that, but after the Costa Rica goal and the red card it turned into quite an entertaining match - and the second period of extra time and penalties were pulsating.
I think Navas deserved to be the hero there, he made several key saves at the end of that second half and extra time too and although he was well off his line at the penalty save, that's for the referee to spot and pull up.
He should share the glory, though, with everyone in the Costa Rican defence and midfield who put in a magnificent effort to keep the Greeks at bay for most of the second half and extra time with a one-man disadvantage.
Full credit to Joel Campbell too, dead on his feet and he calmly rolled it in as though he'd just walked onto the pitch.
How the Greeks will now rue that 5v2 break they couldn't finish.
Still, they take their thankfully unique brand of non-football home with them now and let's hope it doesn't bother any major tournament for the next 20 years.
Well done Costa Rica.
But you have to see these important messages!
Chuffed for Costa Rica. From Group D whipping boys to Quarter-Finalists in 2 weeks.
And that keeper? As I said earlier, he should have schools named after him back home. Roads too.
The world cup is now costa ricas to lose. And i think they will lose it.
That bloody cue-dot appeared literally half a second after the last pen went in >:(
That's what playing against Greece does to you! Costa Rica beat Uruguay and Italy in their group, they fully deserved to go through.
I'm thrilled for them, I really am.
unless it's on ITV who rarely show the aftermath of any match.
I guess you could argue that he gave him the eyes or the run up made the choice for the keeper.
yeah yeah, thrilled for them blah blah blah
I agree, a lot of teams have looked poor against Greece, but I actually think Costa Rica are a bit boring to watch too. I don't even think the Greek defence was that great today and the Greeks were actually pushing forward a lot, and still Costa Rica hardly had any chances in 120 minutes.
Great that it can do KM, shows that there is a love of football no matter who is playing.
I reckon most sporting events can be great, so looking forward to the Commonwealth Games too
Chuffed for Costa Rica
CR though wont be able to handle the Dutch....
Usa might trouble belgium, but the others look nailed on.
I'd turned over because I just assumed that Costa Rica had blown it and there'd be no way they'd come back with 10 men.
Now I come back to the thread and find that Costa Rica actually won.
Well, Costa Rica won on penalties.