World Cup final: Holland versus Spain turns into Shaolin Soccer

[Legolas]

Warm welcome: Arjen Robben feels the full force of a Carlos Puyol challenge in the first half...

... and gets a booking for his troubles

Striker's challenge: Robin van Persie keeps Joan Capdevila on his toes

Playing dirty: Mark van Bommel introduces himself to Andres Iniesta

Karate kid: Nigel de Jong takes no prisoners as he goes feet first for a ball with Xabi Alonso...


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[Legolas]

...and the tackle looks no better from this angle

Lucky escape: but despite happening right under referee Howard Webb's nose, de Jong escapes with just a yellow card

Touché: Pedro Rodriguez gives de Jong a dose of his own medicine

Getting physical: Carlos Puyol attempts to wrestle Arjen Robben to the floor

Kung-fu: Andres Iniesta adopts a novel technique when trying to dispossess Wesley Sneijder


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[Cestbon]

All still acceptable. But the Kick in the chest should have flash with red card. Ball not even on the sight of the leg.
That sure pain with spike shoe.

 

[Legolas]

Chest pains: Nigel de Jong, right, puts his studs into Xabi Alonso's chest but only gets a yellow card.

Pain in Spain: Xabi Alonso shows his pain having been studded in the chest by Nigel de Jong.



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