totally agreed on the coaching some points on the game -Sneijder should have had a goal in the first 7 minutes---Spain wants to play 1-0 and score late--that would have forced them to open up early -Spain ran out of gas once the score was 2-1--they could not mount any sort of attack without leaving the back unready and unsteady--they quit after 3-1 -Robben was 5 yards behind I think Ramos and ended up 3 yards ahead on his goal--pretty good speed -the DeVrij goal-RVP would have got called if the Japanese ref was in charge- - -Croatia got jobbed everywhere yesterday--but that's another game
Me! Man, what a game! Such a roller coaster. From thinking it's over like 2012 after a soft penalty, to getting chills and shedding a tear or two in the second half! Van Gaal deserves so much credit for finding a system that works for all our best players (Robben, Van Persie AND Sneijder). All three of our CBs made at least one bad mistake that either did or could have resulted in a goal against. But they also made some really clean challenges to deny them easy goals. Del Bosque got completely outcoached by Van Gaal. You could tell by his subs that he really had no idea how to turn the game around, and was just throwing different players out in the hopes that it would somehow work - It didn't. I thought Clasie was supposed to start this one? JDG2 just doesn't cut it. Even Wijnaldum seemed to play with more balls when he came on. Though to be fair, we were feeling pretty comfortable by the time he came on. Still liked what he brought a bit more though. The crazy thing is that all three of Robben, Van Persie, and Sneijder had at least one clear cut scoring chance that didn't go in. In the next games, we need to keep on the front foot. Keep the ball in the area where we're strongest, which is up front. That doesn't mean we have to play possession football, but rather get the ball up to the front men as quickly as possible and punish the other team. Because our defense is CRAP and we can't afford to have them under too much pressure
Aside from the goal onslaught, I was also very impressed with the fact we started to see better possession in the 2nd half. There were some nice moments of quick short passes to create space and confuse Spain's defenders and a lot of creative work on the ball. It was good Dutch football.. A very smart, tactical coach has watched Spain and dissected their weakness to come up with the plan to win today..
Great game, excellent result. RvP and Robben are class. 'Nuff said. I've been critical to Daley Blind in Oranje shirt, especially with his ability (or, lack thereof) in supporting attack. But he delivered today. Excellent display by him, two delicate assists. Cillesen saving Silva's chip was very crucial. Absolutely the turning moment. The three CB's did enough to repel Spain's attack. Some questionable moments and lack of understanding, work in progress. Nigel de Jong is a beast. JdG got sloppy too many times, probably the weakest link in team today, but he worked tirelessly chasing all loose ball. Sneijder, aside from his breakthrough chance and his free-kick assists, was surprisingly quiet. Which is fine in a victory like this. Maybe next match it's his time to take in charge.
He didn't stand out like he has in the past, but that's because other players finally stepped up to the plate. With RvP and Robben firing, it might be a good thing that Sneijder isn't being the star. But he certainly wasn't invisible. He kept things together in midfield. He also fed Blind a lot down the left, who could have easily been MOTM if RvP's goal didn't hypnotize everyone lol here's the players' stats. Sneijder with two key passes. http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2014-06-13-esp-v-ned/chalkboard
I won't say that I had doubt about Daley Blind, as I really can't say I've seen him in international matches, but it's difficult to not be enthusiastic based on the ball paled to vp on the first goal.
This is insane. Nobody expected this to happen with all those Eredivisie players in the defense. I mean let's be honest here.
Congratulations! I hope Brazil gets also destroyed by Robben and van Persie! Spain deserved it! Greetings from Germany!
My God that was amazing. Haven't felt this euphoric about football since 2008 vs Italy and France. Me too cause we'll only meet them in the finals.
So we only have to beat Chile now to finish 1st in our group (I think) Tiebreaker goes to goal differential, I doubt Spain can outscore us now
Thanks mate. And I hope you guys destroy Portugal on monday. Nothing against the Portuguese, they are just annoying to play against, lol.
A draw is enough if Chile doesn't beat Spain. Of course we've to win the Australia game first, and that's going to be a hard game, believe it or not. The Aussies are fighters and will now defend like crazy after they've seen us against the Spanish. Louis van Gaal knows this as well of course, so we'll start most likely with a 4-3-3 system. Lens on the left, Robben on the right, v. Persie center, and Sneijder on 10.
Congratulations a great win for you guys. It was a fantastic game for your fans. I loved watching it wow!
Just a sensational performance vs Spain by Robin VAN PERSIE 1st goal just brilliant!! Wanna see more of that from RVP in World Cup 2014? Twitter era is here...let Robin VAN PERSIE know... https://twitter.com/Persie_Official
Great coaching performance and tactical mastery by Van Gaal his adjustments and overall game plan was flawless. I felt silva missed opportunity when Spain could have went up 2-0 was the difference In the match. Van Persie and Robben were class, Blind really surprised me as did the defense I had my doubts with the domestic Dutch league defenders but they came through. Only negative was De Guzman. Revenge is sweet. A result of 3 points against Australia is needed the Aussies played better then expected yesterday.