Semifinal: Netherlands - Argentina 0-0 (2-4 pk)

[xboogiex]

Has Holland faced a counter attacking team uptil now. Although the Argie team haven't been clicking but if they pick it up from now it'll cause many problems for the Dutch defense which has been shaky to say the least

Holland will probably counter against Argentine like how they did against spain. If they play 4-3-3 they will suffer the same fate as Brazil.

 

[Behrox]

Holland will probably counter against Argentine like how they did against spain. If they play 4-3-3 they will suffer the same fate as Brazil.

but Argentina is not a possession side its a pure counter attacking team

 

[xboogiex]

but Argentina is not a possession side its a pure counter attacking team

Holland will play that way to so it will probably be a boring game.

 

[Alik]

Has Holland faced a counter attacking team uptil now. Although the Argie team haven't been clicking but if they pick it up from now it'll cause many problems for the Dutch defense which has been shaky to say the least

Holland are comfortable in giving up possession. They did it with Chile.

 

[Behrox]

Holland are comfortable in giving up possession. They did it with Chile.

If Sabella stick with the formation vs Belgium, Holland might have some problems with that tactic

 

[Galning]

Holland are comfortable in giving up possession. They did it with Chile.

Argentina is not Chile. They don't really want the ball either.

 

[Behrox]

Argentina is not Chile. They don't really want the ball either.

So who will exactly play when both teams sit in their half for a counter chance. Can't counter an attack that never comes

 

[Chainsaw]

Holland will play that way to so it will probably be a boring game.

It's a possibility yes. I don't think Sabella will risk an open game. Argentina will probably stick to a 4-4-2 with Mascherano-Biglia-Perez and Lavezzi coming back to tighten the left side with Rojo not giving Robben much space to hurt us.

 

[Poor_Sunyol]

Argentina are going to get thumped tonight. Holland will easily stop Messi getting the ball and that will be that as Argentina have nothing else in their locker. All Europe final.

 

[Ryu Hayabusa]

Argentina are going to get thumped tonight. Holland will easily stop Messi getting the ball and that will be that as Argentina have nothing else in their locker. All Europe final.

+1

I found it funny how the Southern Americans were ridiculing Old Europe for having so many "big" football nations dropping out early and in embarrassing manner. I guess they stopped laughing by now, especially when the final is indeed the central European classic of Germany vs. Holland.

 

[AnfieldEd]

Except you are all forgetting that the Dutch are expert choke artists and they'll choke tonight.

I predict 2-1 Argentina win.

 

[Behrox]

+1

I found it funny how the Southern Americans were ridiculing Old Europe for having so many "big" football nations dropping out early and in embarrassing manner. I guess they stopped laughing by now, especially when the final is indeed the central European classic of Germany vs. Holland.

If its indeed a Germany vs Holland Final I got the perfect name for it "The Game Of Chokers : Who Will Choke First"

 

[linetty]

Except you are all forgetting that the Dutch are expert choke artists and they'll choke tonight.

I predict 2-1 Argentina win.

My prediction is exactly the same.

 

[poldep]

I really want Argentina to win but can't stand the idea of Messi losing the final. And lets be honest here, that WILL happen cuz those Germans are absolutely unbelievable..

 

[Luftstalag14]

+1

I found it funny how the Southern Americans were ridiculing Old Europe for having so many "big" football nations dropping out early and in embarrassing manner. I guess they stopped laughing by now, especially when the final is indeed the central European classic of Germany vs. Holland.

You just can't stop bragging and rubbing it in people's face here, can you??