Mexico lost their mental edge. Holland were good enough to be able to take advantage of it. I feel bad for Ochoa, he's been the best GK in the WC.
More great drama...
Poor Chile. Unlucky in the last minute hitting the post.
Brazil are there for the taking, this is the weakest Brazil side at a World Cup maybe ever. They're lucky to be playing at home every match.
But is the Nigerian FA contractually obligated to pay the players? I can understand a stipend or something, but an actual paycheck seems contrary to common practice in most countries...
I'm guessing extortion rackets are conducted more openly in developing countries than ones with stronger systems in place to combat them. The players know they have leverage, and if they also have no shame, then it's pay up time!
Yeah, I thought they'd be a much more interesting side to watch. They miss Benteke.
USA are the heart attack kids, which makes up for much of their sloppy play. They at least tend to make things exciting.
Saturday 28th June
Brazil v Chile 17:00 3-1
Colombia v Uruguay 21:00 2-0
Sunday 29th June
Netherlands v Mexico 17:00 2-1
Costa Rica v Greece 21:00 (p)1-1
Monday 30th June
France v Nigeria 17:00 3-1
Germany v Algeria 21:00 2-0
Tuesday 1st July
Argentina v Switzerland 17:00 2-1
Belgium v USA 21:00 (p)1-1
They might feel as if FIFA is overstepping it's bounds and encroaching into the FA's turf, against a player on a club that plays in the FA.
They also might view it as a political opportunity to knock FIFA down a peg or two.