It was much, much better match today between Netherlands and Mexico.
Mexico had almost won the game till the 88 minutes – but this is what the thrilling uncertainty of the Beautiful Game – in six minutes, the Dutch were all around – scoring 2 goals to take home the victory 2-1.
And yes, the equalizer came in style, with plenty of substance when Sneijder hit a superb kick that looked made for the Mexican goalpost only, two minutes before the regular time of the match was to end – in the 88th minute.
And Marquez’s mistake gave the Oranje the opportunity that they were destined to encash – the winning hit - and Jan Huntelaar scored the winner by converting the penalty sending it past the goalkeeper – yes, the penalty is raising questions – but it is done now – but is a good food for thought that it could have given us more heart-stopping moments given the pace and the style the match had come to gain by then – post 88 minutes.
Yes, it seems it was not a day for Ochoa today, the hero goalkeeper of Mexico, who had conceded just one goal so far – the last six minutes changed that – when the Dutch had their goals giving them the winning edge.
Yes, it was an unbelievable comeback that melted the cooling breaks taken for the first time in the World Cup.
It was Yellow yesterday – it is Orange today (India time) – two different games – the different delivery of the outcomes – with a superior overall game on display today than yesterday.
Brilliant team performances – brilliant individual feats – brilliant cohesive maneuvers – thanks folks..
The much talked about Mexican defense held till 88 minutes – but, then, a thrilling World Cup match is all about such unexpected and stunning endeavors.
Mexico had almost won the game till the 88 minutes – but this is what the thrilling uncertainty of the Beautiful Game – in six minutes, the Dutch were all around – scoring 2 goals to take home the victory 2-1.
And yes, the equalizer came in style, with plenty of substance when Sneijder hit a superb kick that looked made for the Mexican goalpost only, two minutes before the regular time of the match was to end – in the 88th minute.
And Marquez’s mistake gave the Oranje the opportunity that they were destined to encash – the winning hit - and Jan Huntelaar scored the winner by converting the penalty sending it past the goalkeeper – yes, the penalty is raising questions – but it is done now – but is a good food for thought that it could have given us more heart-stopping moments given the pace and the style the match had come to gain by then – post 88 minutes.
Yes, it seems it was not a day for Ochoa today, the hero goalkeeper of Mexico, who had conceded just one goal so far – the last six minutes changed that – when the Dutch had their goals giving them the winning edge.
Yes, it was an unbelievable comeback that melted the cooling breaks taken for the first time in the World Cup.
It was Yellow yesterday – it is Orange today (India time) – two different games – the different delivery of the outcomes – with a superior overall game on display today than yesterday.
Brilliant team performances – brilliant individual feats – brilliant cohesive maneuvers – thanks folks..
The much talked about Mexican defense held till 88 minutes – but, then, a thrilling World Cup match is all about such unexpected and stunning endeavors.
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