Originally Posted by RichmondBlue:
“Great to watch, don't very often feel sorry for the Aussies but I thought they deserved something out of the game. Remarkably, they weren't just desperate under-dogs, Australia looked the better side for long periods ! I can't see The Netherlands going all the way on the evidence of that game.”
Many couldn't see Spain going all the way on the evidence of the Switerland match four years ago either. People are so capricious. Your prospects are only as good as your last match I guess. Honestly, the Dutch are still contenders. Sure I think the Spain blowout may have over amplified their outlook a bit. But rather than slate the Dutch I think the Socceroos deserve credit. But mostly, how many sides, especially the most fancied teams, look invincible right now? Not many. I'd say most of the supposed power sides look more vulnerable right now than the Dutch even with their little unexpected adventure with the Aussies.