adminFORTALEZA. — Arjen Robben could face disciplinary action following his admission that he dived during Holland’s 2-1 victory over Mexico in the World Cup second round.
The Dutch winger confessed to simulation during the first half — when he flopped inside the penalty area — but insisted he had been fouled by Rafael Marquez in the incident which led to Klaas-Jan Huntelaar’s winning spot-kick in injury-time.
Robben apologised for diving as the Netherlands beat Mexico 2-1 in the last-16 of the World Cup but said it was not for the decisive penalty.
Klaas Jan Huntelaar converted the match-winning spot kick in stoppage time after Robben had been fouled.
Mexico coach Miguel Herrera accused Robben of diving three times in the game, but the forward told Dutch television: “I have to apologise. In the first half I took a dive.
“The one at the end was a penalty.” — BBC Sport.
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