jus finish watching Portugal vs Netherland
at first i thought this is e only game in round of 16 worth watching cos both are good teams and difficult to predict results.. however, i think e quality of e game is nowhere near Argentina vs Mexico..
although i lost $$ again all thanks to Mexico, i must admit that it is one of the best matches for now.. their speed, their attacking flair.. that is precisely wat makes soccer so captivating..
but this Portugal vs Netherland match, hmm, how shall i put it.. i think it is too violent a game such tt e beauty of e game is not realli there anymore.. 16 yellow cards & 4 red cards!!! omg... until now i have yet to see a match with 9 ppl on both sides.. n portugal actualli has no stirker for e 2nd half!! wat an unusual formation...
even then, Portugal still got a few chances at shooting.. Figo is really good, even though he is 30+, there is no sign of him slowing down.. for netherland, i feel that they have wasted a few chances and indirectly leads to them crashing out of e game.. rooting for them in this game simply due to e fact tt i know more of the players so feel kinda sad for them.. they do hav e talents that hav e potential to go far.. now it seems like they need to realise that soccer is essentially a team sport and not a one man show.. applies especially to robben..
it is also heartwarming to see Deco from Portugal & No 5 (cant rem e name =D) from Netherland chatting rather happily after both were being sent off.. and e subsequent scene of players from both teams hugging each other after e game, considering the violence at the pitch earlier on.. salute to both teams but a less violent game next time pls?
england definitely has the last laugh.. with coastino & deco being banned from the clash with england and the condition of C Ronaldo unknown, england has a slight upper hand now.. 真的是鹬蚌相争，渔翁得利。i wonder if its worth it for portugal to pay such a heavy price for this win..
