Yeah, that's what I don't get: "Dutchies aren't that good, they need Robben to dive for them, that's the only strategy that works" Uh, after four matches Holland scored twelve times, gave away four goals (two of which were undeserved pk's) and seem to be pretty effective regarding chances. I'd say Oranje has some skills. If those skills will help us against Costa Rica, one can only hope.
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2014 FIFA World Cup |OT7| Krul luck for Costa Rica after masterstroke from van Gaal
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they struggled against Australia lol
Yes, we all remember the 5 dives Robben took against Spain.
A penalty that never should have been given and a wonder goal from Cahill. It was our worst game this tournament by far, but it's not like we've been outplayed by the Australians by much.
And let's not forget that nobody expected anything from this Dutch side before the tournament. It's been a wonderful ride so far and I hope it won't end tomorrow.
So did Chili right? And look at their match against Brazil, if it weren't for the post they would be the ones competing against Colombia, not Brazil.
Australia is a very physical team and they gave it their all during the matches against Chili and Oranje. As an opponent that's really hard to play against. Plus it's was the first time Holland beat them. All the friendly matches we played against them were either a draw or a loss.
@^$*(@^ YES!
I was bored these past days but finally tonight will be awesome.
Germany against France - France has a young team but its a team and finally they will encounter a team of worldclass. I really hope France can eliminate the germans, who arent as good as 2010 and 2012.
Brazil- Colombia - Brazil has home advantage, which they really need because soccerwise its dramatic. Known for Samba football but not one minute they have shown these skills. Brazil is beatable and everybody knows it. Colombia on the other hand plays soccer with flair, like Chili so the gods may decide who will will. My bet is on Colombia!
Tomorrows matches are also pretty awesome! Belgium versus Messi. The defense of Belgium is pretty good and their attack is good but not effective. Argentina is the opposite. Defensive is pretty weak like their playstyle. Its a shitty team. There is no cohesion. Messi has saved them every game.. Once they attack, its deadly! My bet is on Belgium!
Costa Rica - Hollandia
Costa Rica had an awesome run. Beating Uruguay and Italy, an awesome achievement for such a small country with no real standouts but its a team and thats what counts. Holland on the other hand has Robben who is THE MAN for the Dutchies. Every run is dangerous. This guy is on speed probably so I hope we dont get a drugs controle!
In 2001 Holland lost to Costa Rica 3-1 so I hope the team wants their revenge! Holland it is!
DAMN I am at work. But havent done anything yet. The World Cup uses hype, Its super effective!
I was bored these past days but finally tonight will be awesome.
Germany against France - France has a young team but its a team and finally they will encounter a team of worldclass. I really hope France can eliminate the germans, who arent as good as 2010 and 2012.
Brazil- Colombia - Brazil has home advantage, which they really need because soccerwise its dramatic. Known for Samba football but not one minute they have shown these skills. Brazil is beatable and everybody knows it. Colombia on the other hand plays soccer with flair, like Chili so the gods may decide who will will. My bet is on Colombia!
Tomorrows matches are also pretty awesome! Belgium versus Messi. The defense of Belgium is pretty good and their attack is good but not effective. Argentina is the opposite. Defensive is pretty weak like their playstyle. Its a shitty team. There is no cohesion. Messi has saved them every game.. Once they attack, its deadly! My bet is on Belgium!
Costa Rica - Hollandia
Costa Rica had an awesome run. Beating Uruguay and Italy, an awesome achievement for such a small country with no real standouts but its a team and thats what counts. Holland on the other hand has Robben who is THE MAN for the Dutchies. Every run is dangerous. This guy is on speed probably so I hope we dont get a drugs controle!
In 2001 Holland lost to Costa Rica 3-1 so I hope the team wants their revenge! Holland it is!
DAMN I am at work. But havent done anything yet. The World Cup uses hype, Its super effective!
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I somehow worry about France stomping our german team into the ground..
Our defence is shit (well, at least Hummels is back and mustafi still injured), and Löw refusing to put Lahm back to where he belongs is just so stupid.
Plus, Schweinsteiger and Podolski not being in their best condition...
I'd say 1:2 for France this will be.
Our defence is shit (well, at least Hummels is back and mustafi still injured), and Löw refusing to put Lahm back to where he belongs is just so stupid.
Plus, Schweinsteiger and Podolski not being in their best condition...
I'd say 1:2 for France this will be.
Ha I'm not alone.
I couldn't care less about futbol, really. So this has been stressing. I have no friend to remind that "this is only futbol, remember you didn't care".
Every single one of my friends only talks about this, and not in a casual way, my cousin cried when I managed to get her tickets to colombian matches, it's kind of nerve wrecking
.It's the same for Brazil really. They are not small, but they haven't proved their greatness this round. And stakes are high. They "have" to win. I don't blame them for crying this last match.
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So bored the last few days without the football on, it has made the first half of this summer so much more tolerable.
I'm thinking Ger - Fra should be a pretty good close match, can see Germany edging the victory though.
As for Brazil - Columbia I think due to how well Columbia have been playing they're gonna be the clear upper team unless Brazil get their shit together - that being said I could still see Neymar putting out some talent ie. a wondergoal or two.
I'm thinking Ger - Fra should be a pretty good close match, can see Germany edging the victory though.
As for Brazil - Columbia I think due to how well Columbia have been playing they're gonna be the clear upper team unless Brazil get their shit together - that being said I could still see Neymar putting out some talent ie. a wondergoal or two.
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Advance! Go Brazil!
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With Mexico out, Colombia is my favorite leftover team next to Germany. I want both to win today. I still can't get over that James goal, what a thrashing they gave Uruguay.
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As a Dutchman with the surname Müller, I'll be rooting for Germany and The Netherlands this weekend.
Why are so many people saying Germany will win over France? In their last 7 matches, France has won 5 times, Germany once and there was one draw.
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I dreamt tonight:
The Netherlands - Belgium
Colombia - i don't care
The Netherlands - Belgium
Colombia - i don't care
France destroyed Australia 6 - 0 last october. They aren't difficult to play against when you have, you know, something of a defensive line (which Holland didn't have in its first 2 games)
Going by Germany - Algeria, the only thing "loose" is Germany's defensive line
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PdotMichael
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Outside of the last two matches. How are the other matches related to the actual German and France teams?
Isn't that Mannschaft's motto? I mean when was the last time Germany won something of relevance? 1996?
History plays a part in Football games, even if the teams are really different. Just like Germany has a slight psychological edge today after 1982 and 1986 (I know the french media has been talking a lot about the 1982 semi-final lately)
Also, trends.
PdotMichael
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That's just 4 years older than the last France title.
There are teams that always, you know, can't be easily beat. For us Dutchies that's Australia.
It was our worst game, but the goal of the Aussies was beautiful and one undeserved penalty. Perspective and all that.
PdotMichael
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No, not really. You're just comparing random events.
It's like trying to pick the right lottery numbers based on history.
And yet Germany couldn't even win it at home in 2006. (Granted, that semi against Italy was some serious BS though
and I would have loved to see 2006 France face against 2006 Germany)Also, I don't think France is much more relevant at the international stage. Everyone in France is rather surprised by their current position (we all expected them to go down in flames prior to the world cup)
These QFs are going to be awesome.
I expect France Germany to be an epically dirty slugfest, which should lead to a phyrric victory by France. I feel an upset coming in the Colombia Brazil game, and Colombia will out-Brazil Brazil. Costa Rica will out-Netherlands the Netherlands, but still lose due to class difference. The only game I think might turn out a stinker is Belgium Argentina. Belgium is the only team in the world that has the defensive line to completely neuter Messi, but that leaves two deadlocked teams who don't know how to score. I'm at a festival during the game, and not feeling too salty about it. I think Belgium will pull through in the end, because somebody on the Argentinian side is going to lose his head.
The nice thing about these matches though is that it could also go completely the other way. The round of 16 in retrospect was predictable because the group winners all won their round of 16 match (a first I believe). Now that we have only group winners left, the bets are off.
I expect France Germany to be an epically dirty slugfest, which should lead to a phyrric victory by France. I feel an upset coming in the Colombia Brazil game, and Colombia will out-Brazil Brazil. Costa Rica will out-Netherlands the Netherlands, but still lose due to class difference. The only game I think might turn out a stinker is Belgium Argentina. Belgium is the only team in the world that has the defensive line to completely neuter Messi, but that leaves two deadlocked teams who don't know how to score. I'm at a festival during the game, and not feeling too salty about it. I think Belgium will pull through in the end, because somebody on the Argentinian side is going to lose his head.
The nice thing about these matches though is that it could also go completely the other way. The round of 16 in retrospect was predictable because the group winners all won their round of 16 match (a first I believe). Now that we have only group winners left, the bets are off.
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Holy shit this is actually a thing?! Verdammt noch mahl Deutschers
That pornstache needs a mullet btw.
That's a weird choice for Italy. Due to the time that it is played, or Italian tv salty?
yup, all of them are real. germans love their simulators.
why are they not showing both?
No idea, France is airing at 18 and Colombia at 22, they're both inconvenient for most people.
They didn't buy the rights. I'm not sure if it is some exclusivity contract with Sky (that airs every game) or if they just didn't buy all of of them. During the group stage too they were airing only one game a day.
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