It's now been 180 minutes since the Netherlands last scored a goal in this tournament (penalty shoot-out aside) That Spain game seems a long, long time a go, now.
Semi Final | Argentina v Holland | 9 July | ITV 9pm KO
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Originally Posted by Eraserhead:
“I'm assuming this match is dull and goalless because neither side wants to face Germany in the final.”
“I'm assuming this match is dull and goalless because neither side wants to face Germany in the final.”
Wouldn't say it's dull as it isn't, full of action which games should be, and the crowd are great too. Some great defense and saves. Both equal at the moment.
Last edited by Dix : 09-07-2014 at 22:20
I used to watch Dirk Kuyt playing upfront with Salomon Kalou every week, they were deadly
Now he's a left back
Now he's a left back
Originally Posted by clm2071:
“This is going to penalties I reckon”
“This is going to penalties I reckon”
I don't like to say it, but I think Argentina are going to win this in normal time; for me they are dominating the game.
Dutch making their 2nd sub already. If it does go to pens no more changes if LVG wanted Krul on again for them even if there's injurys/red card/protect a 1-0 lead.
Last edited by g0ldenballs : 09-07-2014 at 22:28
Last edited by g0ldenballs : 09-07-2014 at 22:28
'Brazil, tell me how it feels'?
Isn't that how Spandau Ballet's 'True' begins?
In all seriousness, though, this match seems to me to sum up the fact that in pure footballing terms, the knockout stages of this World Cup have generally been disappointing.
Isn't that how Spandau Ballet's 'True' begins?
In all seriousness, though, this match seems to me to sum up the fact that in pure footballing terms, the knockout stages of this World Cup have generally been disappointing.
Stretcher out! Man down, don't know which one though as camera has moved away, came back to show an Argentinian holding an arm, but he can run a bit.
Cam likes the female crowd
Cam likes the female crowd
Originally Posted by Jason C:
“'Brazil, tell me how it feels'?
Isn't that how Spandau Ballet's 'True' begins?”
“'Brazil, tell me how it feels'?
Isn't that how Spandau Ballet's 'True' begins?”
Clive left out the best bit about that Argentina chant. The original is 'Brasil, decime que se siente' (tell me how it feels) but now they sing 'Brasil, decime que se siete' which is the Spanish for seven.
Just wondering, whats stopping Holland bringing on Krull just before penalties, say stick him on in midfield, then use both him and the other keeper "randomly" for the pens ?
Such a mind game would really be interesting.
Such a mind game would really be interesting.
Originally Posted by degsyhufc:
“Robben doesn't get going until the last 10 minutes though”
“Robben doesn't get going until the last 10 minutes though”
The Dutch seem to be playing safe, and like you say waiting for that 10 minute moment.
Originally Posted by DangerBrother:
“Just wondering, whats stopping Holland bringing on Krull just before penalties, say stick him on in midfield, then use both him and the other keeper "randomly" for the pens ?”
“Just wondering, whats stopping Holland bringing on Krull just before penalties, say stick him on in midfield, then use both him and the other keeper "randomly" for the pens ?”
Nothing, according to the FIFA rules:
Quote:
“Any player remaining on the pitch may act as goalkeeper, and it is not required that the same player act as goalkeeper throughout the shoot-out.”
“Any player remaining on the pitch may act as goalkeeper, and it is not required that the same player act as goalkeeper throughout the shoot-out.”
Originally Posted by Jason C:
“Nothing, according to the FIFA rules:”
“Nothing, according to the FIFA rules:”
Excellent, would like to see it
Originally Posted by Belligerence:
“Van Gaal's already made two subs. Doesn't want to make a third, especially if it heads to pens...”
“Van Gaal's already made two subs. Doesn't want to make a third, especially if it heads to pens...”
He's backed himself into a corner, he can't leave Cillessen on to face a penalty shoot out now because he's basically said that he's shit at them.
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