In the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, Mexico was eliminated by the Netherlands after a controversial foul called on which player in stoppage time?
Wesley Sneijder
Robin van Persie
Arjen Robben
Dirk Kuyt
In the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, Mexico faced the Netherlands in the Round of 16 in one of the most dramatic knockout matches of the tournament. Mexico took a late lead through Giovani dos Santos and seemed close to reaching the quarter-finals for the first time since 1986. However, Dutch side, known for their attacking strength, pressed heavily in final minutes, forcing Mexico into deep defensive positions as tension rose inside the stadium in Fortaleza.
In the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, Mexico was eliminated by the Netherlands after a controversial foul called on which player in stoppage time
In stoppage time, controversy erupted when Arjen Robben of the Netherlands went down in the box, leading to a decisive penalty decision. The referee awarded the spot-kick after what was interpreted as a foul by Mexican defender Rafael Márquez. The Netherlands converted the penalty through Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, sealing Mexico’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2014 in heartbreaking fashion and ending their hopes in the Round of 16 once again which shocked fans worldwide.
In the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, Mexico was eliminated by the Netherlands after a controversial foul called on which player in stoppage time
الإجابة هي:
Arjen Robben.