Jeez that was a borefest.
Argies just about the better side but hoping Holland can nick it.
Argies just about the better side but hoping Holland can nick it.
Day 23: Netherlands vs. Argentina
- Thread starter gooDevil
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Well when you have a goalie like Krul...
Yes. Absorbing all my fecking life cells.
I didn't notice that until you mentioned it, the bastard! Still annoyed about that.
I don't see what Wijnaldum is bringing to the Dutch team aside from an extra body in the middle. His control and distribution is poor.
Argentina have been the better side.
Argentina have been the better side.
How are people disappointed that there's not been many chances? I mean, the stakes are very high, and yesterday shows you why gung-ho doesn't work.
The nervy edge to matches of this proportion are enough for entertainment value as far as I'm concerned.
The nervy edge to matches of this proportion are enough for entertainment value as far as I'm concerned.
No he likes to be one with the red.
Man every game with Argentina is an absolute snorefest.
Robben totally not in the game and the Dutch look absolutely toothless without him producing a bit of magic. They need to find a way to get him back into the game.
That being said Argentina doesn't look to frightening in attack either.
That being said Argentina doesn't look to frightening in attack either.
Have a bang on that.
I'm asleep
I was expecting at least 1 decent attempt on target in a world cup semi final. I could have been in goal for either side that half and the score would be the same.
At least we can update the WC Babes thread.
Holland have come to kill the game so far. It might work but it's boring as feck.
Have absolutely no idea who will win this. Hope it isn't 0-0 and penalties.
A nervy, cagey grinder so far.
Netherlands will win this. It's been exactly how they'd like it so far and they just need one opportunity and to put it away. Argentina were pushing in the first half and couldn't create much at all.
Oh the other one is the captains armband
I thought he was just trying to look cool...So its suddenly argentina's fault its a boring game.yet holland hasnt shown absolutely anything..
Understandable when there is a WC final place up for grabs
So far the game is pretty much exactly what I expected. Unfortunately.
I've enjoyed it so far. I hope they both get a bit braver in the second half, though.
I always cringe with head injuries or what not in football but as a watcher of MMA i never get phased by anything, well except for anderson silva style leg breaks that shit just isn't cool.
I'd go De Guzman instead of Wijnaldum, same shape.
Boring half..
Holland have been playing suspiciously like us last season. Bomb it to the wings, none through the mid,and getting found out on the break not once, twice, but many times. Argies look like they might take this if LVG doesn't switch tactics at the break.
Locals forgot to wear their yellow shirts.
Hollands midfield was non existent. Argentina have done a good job closing the space but the Dutch midfielders really have to a do a better job at creating space for themselves.
Argentina should open up more to allow for Robben counter attacks, makes the game more exciting.
Mascherano is really impressing me so far.
Van Gaal has them playing like us...no midfield.
Barring Robben and Van Persie the Dutch team is very low on quality. And Van Persie hasn't played well since the 2nd game.
I wouldn't have any of the other Dutch players at United.
I wouldn't have any of the other Dutch players at United.
I think Argentina has a clear edge, Lavezzi has broken through repeatedly in a way the Dutch hasn't at all. But the Dutch couldn't wish for a better game anyhow with the players they have, they need to continue risking those long passes and hope one slips in goal and if they can set out to solely counter they can score more.
The difference in player quality is very noticeable as Holland has won the tactical battle while Argentina more relies on their great players to pull something out of their sleeves.
The difference in player quality is very noticeable as Holland has won the tactical battle while Argentina more relies on their great players to pull something out of their sleeves.
Netherlands taking the term risk averse to whole new levels.
2 ridiculously even teams cancelling each other out.
Its not boring though. It's very much a tactical battle.
Its not boring though. It's very much a tactical battle.
Like women, all the presenters have changed their clothes
robben with one pass in that halfYeah, disappointing how cautious they've been.
In all fairness their midfield is hardly better than ours as well. Sneijder's best days are past him and de Jong's only strength is in the defensive department while Wijnaldum so far hasn't looked much better than Cleverly.
Why was there not this amazing match-day technique for the game yesterday?