Dweller, the play-acting has been rampant in this and every World Cup. Unfortunately FIFA refuses to move with the times and as long their dinosaur mentality prevails football will have to endure such antics and poor decisions that have played a big part in knocking teams out of the competition.
On another note I found the German fans wolf-whistling at their opponents' national anthems, movements on the ball and even injuries (real ones) appalling. Very poor sportsmanship. Glad that Italy made them eat humble pie. And it was fair and square.