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Jun 29, 2014 · A trio of penalty shouts from Dutch winger Arjen Robben finally paid off in stoppage time, as the Netherlands converted the given spot-kick in the 94th minute to defeat Mexico 2-1. Many, however, accused Robben of a dive, not just to earn the penalty but before that as well, calling for the referee to book the 3o-year-old for repeated simulation.
Of course, Robben will never openly admit to diving for the penalty that eventually won his team the match. The Netherlands had to battle very hard to overcome a resilient Mexican team, and right ...
Jun 30, 2014 · Arjen Robben apologised for diving during the Netherlands’ dramatic victory over Mexico, but insisted that the crucial penalty that sent Louis van Gaal’s side through to the quarter-finals was ...
Jun 30, 2014 · FORTALEZA, Brazil — Arjen Robben has apologized for diving during Netherland's dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Mexico in the World Cup round of 16 at Arena Castelao on Sunday. Robben ...
Jun 30, 2014 · RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Arjen Robben said sorry for one first-half dive against Mexico. Just don't expect another apology from the Netherlands forward just for being himself. Robben said Monday he won't change his playing style or personality after winning the decisive stoppage-time penalty in the Netherlands' 2-1 win against Mexico. Robben provoked a furor after Sunday's second-round match by ...
Jun 29, 2014 · 29 June 2014. Watch highlights of Robben's contribution against Mexico. Arjen Robben has apologised for diving after the Netherlands beat Mexico 2-1 in the last 16 of the World Cup - but said it ...
Jun 30, 2014 · Robben was at the centre of two incidents in the World Cup last-16 clash in Fortaleza. (Source: AP) Dutch striker Arjen Robben has apologised for diving in a bid to get a penalty against Mexico but insisted he did not fake the foul that led to his side’s winning penalty kick.
