The Netherlands beat Belgium in the 2013 Bossaball world cup, a breakdown
What Happened
In the 2013 Bossaball World Cup championship match, the Netherlands takes on Belgium in this unique and dynamic sport. Bossaball combines elements of volleyball, soccer and gymnastics, all set to a lively percussion-driven musical backdrop provided by the "DJ referee." The Netherlands team, known for their exceptional ball control and footwork, immediately asserts their dominance. Midfielder Dirk Kuijt deftly juggles the ball with his feet, showcasing the team's impressive athleticism and coordination. Veteran forward Arjen Robben follows suit, gracefully palming the ball and delivering a powerful strike that lands squarely in the center of the trampoline, earning his team additional points. Belgium struggles to match the Netherlands' fluid, dance-like movements. Defensive stalwart Jan Vertonghen attempts to disrupt the flow, but the Netherlands' continued ball movement and well-timed strikes keep the Belgian squad on their heels. "They're just too good with their feet," laments Belgium head coach Marc Wilmots from the sideline. As the match progresses, the Netherlands widens the gap. Midfielder Wesley Sneijder executes a remarkable bicycle kick, sending the ball soaring over the net and eliciting gasps from the crowd. "That's just ridiculous," exclaims color commentator Patrick Kluivert. "The control and athleticism on display here is truly remarkable." With the score heavily in their favor, the Netherlands squad begins to showboat, incorporating more elaborate tricks and celebrations. Defender Virgil van Dijk executes a series of mid-air spins and twists, landing gracefully on the trampoline to the delight of the fans. As the final seconds tick away, the Netherlands emerges victorious, securing their second Bossaball World Cup title. The players embrace, their excitement palpable. "We've worked so hard for this," says Netherlands captain Robin van Persie. "To see it all come together on the biggest stage is an incredible feeling." The Belgian team, while disappointed, graciously congratulates their rivals. "They were the better team today," admits midfielder Mousa Dembélé. "We'll be back and we'll be ready to challenge them again.".
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Click timestamps to jump to that momentit is fun sport Friday and let's take in
some BOSU ball this one's brought to you
by kicks under cost' on twitter BOSU
ball lizard socks on visor and
sunglasses get after it kid
BOSU ball if you were like hey dude I
love volleyball but I really like soccer
and I like using my feet I like
gymnastics and trampolines and I also
like music this is a sport for you you
found it just Jesus Christ ha ha yeah
this Netherlands team is pretty good so
that's what this sport is there's also a
key element of music involved they say
the DJ is the referee and there's like
percussion drums going the whole time so
if you like to dance while you play
sports boom BOSU ball you're all after
it
you can't hit it five times you got to
get it over the net after your fifth
time if you touch it more Jesus Christ
okay look at this do it on the
Netherland just palming it with his foot
if you if it lands in the middle of the
trampoline it's worth more points than
the outside and if you score a point
with your foot slash head it's worth
more points than your hands those are
the basic rules this Netherlands team is
unreal because there's monkey in the
middle just constantly using his feet
look at that how do you do that this
sport looks fun to watch if you're
drinking and like yeah that's awesome
and then you go out there and you try
once and you're like oh no I liked
watching better I like watching more
because I'm gassed it's very tiring
alright Netherlands is moving on they're
crushing it they're going against
Belgium I think in the championship this
was back in 2013 BOSU ball championship
everyone we're all very invested look at
this what a sport it was invented in
2005 is what I heard put this in your
backyard at a graduation party and like
play once and then get tired and just
the kids jump on it Oh Netherlands won
they're excited this guy's pumped up
come on get excited get excited to get
exciting okay I'm excited for you I'm
excited for you the second and third
place winners spray champagne at the
winning team that's so weird
that's something weird yeah I'm with
this lady like that doesn't seem right
just you know be sad don't celebrate
that they beat you but most of all
music's involved very friendly very
friendly sport good job by the
Netherlands and
their feet and this one's brought to you
by kicks under costs which also has to
do with feet Wow