Netherlands vs Argentina - WC Semi Final 2014

Discussion in 'The Netherlands' started by DRB300, Jul 6, 2014.

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What will happen in this game?

Poll closed Jul 9, 2014.
  1. Argentina will win with a big margin (3 goal difference).

    1 vote(s)
    3.7%
  2. Argentina will win with a small margin.

    9 vote(s)
    33.3%
  3. No it will go into penalty's and only after that Argentina will have the win.

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. Penalty's and Netherlands will win, just like against CR.

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. Modest win for Netherlands.

    10 vote(s)
    37.0%
  6. Netherlands will do Spain again and give Argentina a spanking.

    7 vote(s)
    25.9%
  1. canis

    canis Member

    Jun 10, 2014
    La reina del Plata
    Club:
    CA River Plate
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    I don´t think you will :D but hey, how many countries can claim to have 3 WC finals under it´s belt?
     
  2. Orange14

    Orange14 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Apr 27, 2007
    Bethesda, MD
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    I am pessimistically optimistic!!
     
  3. Orange14

    Orange14 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Apr 27, 2007
    Bethesda, MD
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    Match Official Assignment from FIFA

    SEMIFINALS, Match 62
    09 July 2014, 22:00 CET
    Arena Corinthians, São Paulo
    ARGENTINA - NETHERLANDS
    Referee: Cüneyt ÇAKIR (TUR)
    Assistant Referee 1: Bahattin DURAN (TUR)
    Assistant Referee 2: Tarik ONGUN (TUR)
    Fourth Official: Jonas Eriksson (SWE)
    Standby Assistant Referee: Mathias Klasenius (SWE)
     
  4. canis

    canis Member

    Jun 10, 2014
    La reina del Plata
    Club:
    CA River Plate
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    Anyone knows the ref? I just googled and he refed Brasil-Mexico and Algeria-Russia which were ok I guess. Any insight beyond that?
     
  5. TFC Ajax

    TFC Ajax Member+

    Mar 20, 2011
    Greater Toronto Area
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    Wasn't there a made up penalty in this game?
     
  6. Sandinista

    Sandinista Member+

    Apr 11, 2010
    Buenos Aires
    Club:
    Racing Club de Avellaneda
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    I think you mean Brasil - Croatia, that was reffed by that japanese ref Nishimura...
     
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  7. richsavare

    richsavare Member+

    Ajax
    Netherlands
    Jan 28, 2003
    New Jersey
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    Have seen him before during Champions League matches and I think he is a bit fussy. Not really thrilled with his appointment for this crucial match.
    Would prefer Howard Webb.
    I read that the Japanese ref from the opening match is one of 10 referees still in Brazil. I ask simply, how? or why?
    Fifa needs to come to their senses and bring the top refs from the top Leagues only.
    Is what it is I guess.
     
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  8. Orange14

    Orange14 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Apr 27, 2007
    Bethesda, MD
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    He's one of the better match officials in UEFA and much better than Irmatov who we had for the CR match.
     
  9. ---Z---

    ---Z--- Member+

    Cagalhao
    Nov 2, 2005
    CAMPEAO
    Club:
    Sporting CP Lisbon
    Nat'l Team:
    Portugal
    what kits will the teams wear?
     
  10. 2nd_striker

    2nd_striker Member

    May 21, 2008
    London
    Please do not give the final to Coward Webb!
     
  11. Bran

    Bran Member

    Nov 18, 2010
    Nijmegen
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    I remember him from some CL matches. He is referee that lets the match play along but isn't afraid to draw a yellow card or 2. he gave around 9 yellow cards in the semi finale of the Euro 2012 match Spain - Portugal. There is still some controversy around him as he was the one that send off Nani in the CL knock out match Manchester United - Real madrid, which several people argued wasn't a red. Your assessment overall is correct, he is just an okay ref that doesn't shy away with the cards if things get ugly.
     
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  12. Brilliant Dutch

    Brilliant Dutch Member+

    Ajax
    Netherlands
    Oct 14, 2013
    Amsterdam, Holland
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
  13. windycity

    windycity Member

    Oct 19, 2001
    Where do you think
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    Anyone else as terrified as I am at the thought of Messi running at Vlaar and Martins Indi?
     
  14. Brilliant Dutch

    Brilliant Dutch Member+

    Ajax
    Netherlands
    Oct 14, 2013
    Amsterdam, Holland
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    Why?? Messi could barely crack that Swiss all-star defence
     
  15. El Cid

    El Cid Member

    Jul 4, 2006
    DFW, Texas
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Messi is a skilled maestro. But speaking purely about athleticism, he would give a guy like me a good chance in a footrace.

    Stop Messi and Holland wins. I really think it comes down to that alone.
     
  16. sonicdream

    sonicdream Member

    Sep 27, 2002
    West of Suez canal
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    IF we win the whole darn thing...

    Then this will be the first ever World Cup team that will be idolized/remembered for its managerial brilliance, rather than its players. At least that's what it feels like: a big portion of the english-speaking press is getting ready to script this out. No matter what Robben does, he will probably be supporting cast in the highlights.
     
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  17. Brilliant Dutch

    Brilliant Dutch Member+

    Ajax
    Netherlands
    Oct 14, 2013
    Amsterdam, Holland
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    I predict Robben will go on a Maradona-esque solo run in the final, score the winning goal, Holland win the cup and Robben will be immortalized with the greats like Pele, Zidane and Maradona for eternity
     
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  18. canis

    canis Member

    Jun 10, 2014
    La reina del Plata
    Club:
    CA River Plate
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    So much for being brilliant...
     
  19. sonicdream

    sonicdream Member

    Sep 27, 2002
    West of Suez canal
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
  20. PuckVanHeel

    PuckVanHeel Member+

    Oct 4, 2011
    Club:
    Feyenoord
    I find it very strange that for the third (fourth even?) consecutive time the opponent is allowed to inspect and train inside the stadium, while Netherlands isn't allowed to train in the match stadium.
     
  21. PuckVanHeel

    PuckVanHeel Member+

    Oct 4, 2011
    Club:
    Feyenoord
    Messi his top speed is only 1.5 km/h slower as Robben...
     
  22. Amazing facts from the WC statistics....Wesley has only 3 times passed the ball to van Persie the whole WC14 campain!
     
  23. Brilliant Dutch

    Brilliant Dutch Member+

    Ajax
    Netherlands
    Oct 14, 2013
    Amsterdam, Holland
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    Would you guys rather play Brazil or Germany in the final??

    I think I rather play Brazil, we're under their skin now after WC2010 :devilish:
     
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