Neymar's dive sparks creativity on Twitter

Diving: It's not just limited to swimming pools and ocean cliffs. In Friday's World Cup action, Brazilian star Neymar's team beat Costa Rica 2-0, but he didn't get away with a now-infamous dive.

On the way to the victory, Neymar, barely touched by defenders, flopped on his back as if to hint the refs should call a foul. The referee went along with Neymar at first, but consulted the tournament's controversial new video assistant referee system and changed his mind.

Penalty, flop, or new hot summer dance move? pic.twitter.com/Gy7Szer7JC

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) June 22, 2018

Viewers quickly made the failed flop into a meme.

"Neymar for best actor," joked several, while others dug up GIFs of various actors falling or fainting to compare to the player's dive.

"Who does Neymar think he is? Neo? The Matrix has found its new actor," said one Twitter user.

Neymar for Best Actor. #FifaWorldCup18 pic.twitter.com/2opQ0xhE9T

— Boris Malagurski (@malagurski) June 22, 2018

That dive deserves an @TheAcademy award! #Neymar #BRACRC pic.twitter.com/r1bzsj1DmY

— Hannah Whittle (@HannahJWhittle) June 22, 2018

On the first date ask him his opinions on Neymar pic.twitter.com/quzBE35eSg

— S.U.R (@aguade_panela) June 22, 2018

Neymar looking for a penalty... #BRACRC pic.twitter.com/BsBxudwByh

— James Brown (@avantbrown) June 22, 2018

Replay of Neymar falling over in the penalty box #BRACRC #BRA #CRC pic.twitter.com/4mHMu92czD

— B B O R (@UsernameMcgee) June 22, 2018

Source: CNET