The general opinion atm appears to be "wow, whichever of these teams win will just get obliterated by Germany"
My family gave up and went to sleep from the boredom.
Argentina has played 1000 men defence vs USA as well you know? They scored one and then defended for 80min. Argentina actually won none of their games with major fireworks or major difference. It is their style then instant counter like a run from Messi. Because really, Argentina is just Messi and nothing else.
NL also stubborn sticks to their 5 3 2 setup which is heavy defence and also drop to 8 defenders when Argentina is there. Luring then countering as well. Except Argentina defends with 6 fully and 4 random attackers who just play for Messi.
I wouldn't call the game boring. The game has no fireworks but is tense because none of the teams want to lose. And whoever wins this game won't be obliterated to Germany, because Germany had lots of trouble vs Algeria remember? Brazil has been surviving this entire tournament on Neymar and Silva. Both being gone (injury and card) is crumbled attack + defence.
Also fuck Robben should've made the goal at 90th minute ARGHHH.
Extra Time is going to be suffering. I hate this. I hate penalties and there is a good possibility we might lose as well. Field is like a swamp due to the rain. Running in rain is fucking effort. And that including extra time. Now imagine the penalties being taken with slippery balls and field. :ohdear: :ohdear: