Semi Final | Argentina v Holland | 9 July | ITV 9pm KO
Peter Venkman
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I think the last time these two teams met in the World Cup was in 1998. A quarter final which saw that stunning Bergkamp goal.
And of course this was the 1978 World Cup Final, which Argentina won.
Procure a grain of excitement from the match!
And of course this was the 1978 World Cup Final, which Argentina won.
Procure a grain of excitement from the match!
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If Argentina come on to Holland repeatedly with Messi, Higiuan, Lavezzi etc I can see a lot of Dutch counters. If they stop Messi and play some of the counter attacking football we saw earlier in the tournament, I think they have a big chance of going through.
I don't think you understand. Argentina's name is engraved on that trophy.
I cannot envisage any other team lifting that trophy on Sunday than Argentina.
Sorry you don't feel the same way Thomas
The Dutch can play their tactic that worked on Spain, as Argentina will attack too.
However if the Dutch let Messi slip for one second, we're done. We can't have a 0-1 behind as that's when Argentina's defense will go on lock (see Belgium) and the chance to tie it up slim down drastically
I still think Argentina will win, I'm just trying to be optimistic for the Dutch.
You didn't realise there was a rivalry between Argentina and Brazil?
What?
0-0 then:D
I can see both teams scoring goals, so I think a 3-2 to Argentina.
After Maradonna's performance a few years ago, I bet there are one or two Englishmen who won't mind if Robben dives around a bit?
I think both teams are stronger than Germany or Brazil, so whoever wins this semi-final will win the title. This might just be the year Holland win their first World Cup.
I'd like Argentina to win, as want Messi to do well in a World Cup. For me, the key is someone like Lavezzi, who started well, but has faded. Messi will be so tightly marked and with di Maria out and Aguero dodgy, not sure who will be able to take advantage of the space created for other Argentina players. Lavezzi could. Great shame about di Maria.
RvP may be injured which actually may not be such a bad thing as he's been average in the last 2 games. Huntelaar then?
don't think there's much in it. A key moment, luck or ref's decision could settle it.
Hope Holland win.
I can see this game going to penalties but then again the Dutch might surprise us this year and let's hope whoever is up against Germany beats them
My mum: "I hope the Dutch annihilate Argentina!"
I might need to call an ambulance if Messi scores a hat trick.