2014 FIFA World Cup™ Semi-Finals: Netherlands vs Argentina| Wednesday, Jul 9, 4:00 PMET

Discussion in 'World Cup 2014 - Knockout Rounds' started by argentine soccer fan, Jul 6, 2014.

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Who advances to the final?

Poll closed Jul 9, 2014.

  1. Netherlands

    46 vote(s)
    50.5%

  2. Argentina

    45 vote(s)
    49.5%
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  1. argentine soccer fan

    argentine soccer fan Moderator
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    Jan 18, 2001
    San Francisco Bay Area
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    CA Boca Juniors
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    #1 argentine soccer fan, Jul 6, 2014
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    Argentina vs Netherlands

    Argentina [​IMG] Match 62 [​IMG] Netherlands
    9 July 2014
    17:00 UTC−3 ( 1:00 PM PST / 4:00 PM EST)

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    Arena de São Paulo, São Paulo (62,601 Capacity)

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    Rematch of the 1978 final, as well as the 1974 2nd round stage match and the 1998 quarterfinal. Who advances to the final?
     
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  2. puyol

    puyol Member+

    FC Barcelona
    Dec 24, 2009
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    FC Barcelona
    #2 puyol, Jul 6, 2014
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  3. DutchLion

    DutchLion Member

    Jun 12, 2010
    Amsterdam
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    #3 DutchLion, Jul 6, 2014
    Argentina - Netherlands (1 - 3 )

    Argentina will score, but we meet a team which has to come and leave space for the Dutch at the back.
    Hopefully v Persie gets his finishing under control.
     
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  4. pablo85

    pablo85 Member

    Jul 22, 2007
    #4 pablo85, Jul 6, 2014
    may the best win. and greetings to all the haters who are going to reply below...
     
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  5. Moishe

    Moishe Moderator
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    Boca Juniors
    Argentina
    Mar 6, 2005
    Here there and everywhere.
    Club:
    CA Boca Juniors
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    #5 Moishe, Jul 6, 2014
    That is possible but having seen how the teams style changed with the introduction of Biglia and Enzo Perez. Granted having Perez out there was like playing with a man down he still occupied space. With Ricky Alvarez likely starting in place of Di Maria it gives us a good attacking midfield player that is comfortable enough in the hole to allow Messi more freedom of movement on the pitch. I believe midfield is the only place we have a clear cut advantage, defense and keeper go to Holland and in attack us ever so slightly by virtue of having Messi.

    Argentina 3-1 Holland. We'll hit for two early, give one up before the half and get the third ten minutes into the second half...at least that's what I'm hoping for.
     
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  6. ihatewaiting4years

    ihatewaiting4years Member

    Apr 29, 2014
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    #6 ihatewaiting4years, Jul 6, 2014
    This is going to be fun....:);):cool:
     
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  7. Christina99

    Christina99 Member+

    Argentina
    Sep 22, 2013
    Buenos Aires
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    #7 Christina99, Jul 6, 2014
    Argentina of course
     
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  8. DutchLion

    DutchLion Member

    Jun 12, 2010
    Amsterdam
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    #8 DutchLion, Jul 6, 2014
    Ron Vlaar is reported to have problems with his knee, probably not make it for the coming match vs Argentina.
     
  9. Cariverplate246

    Cariverplate246 Member

    Jun 12, 2014
    Club:
    CA River Plate
    #9 Cariverplate246, Jul 6, 2014
    This will b match of the torny so far..believe this...
     
  10. canis

    canis Member

    Jun 10, 2014
    La reina del Plata
    Club:
    CA River Plate
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    #10 canis, Jul 6, 2014
    I just hope arg wins so ASF can win the damn yahoo pick´em :D

    Seriously though, I think it will be a rough match. Arg will probably seek ball control and whether it succeeds or not might be key to the result. I liked what Enzo showed against Belium, hopefully he´ll be another option in our attack, coming from behind. Robben is unstoppable atm so I´m sure Sabella will line 2 defensive midfielders again.
    Another concern is Van Persie, he´ll seek vindication after his awful match against CR.
    Arg 2-1.
     
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  11. canis

    canis Member

    Jun 10, 2014
    La reina del Plata
    Club:
    CA River Plate
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    #11 canis, Jul 6, 2014
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    I do hate the guy in your avatar. Do I qualify as a hater? :D
     
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  12. argentine soccer fan

    argentine soccer fan Moderator
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    Jan 18, 2001
    San Francisco Bay Area
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    CA Boca Juniors
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    #12 argentine soccer fan, Jul 6, 2014
    I'm ahead by six points, but in the semis they give eight points for the correct pick and eight point for the correct score, so it's a very tenuous lead.
     
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  13. rick100

    rick100 Member+

    Jun 4, 2009
    Canada
    Club:
    Alianza Lima
    Nat'l Team:
    Peru
    #13 rick100, Jul 6, 2014
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    Argentina 2- netherlands 1

    I havent been impressed with netherlands , mexico dominated them but they made the mistake of defending the whole second half , costa rica was close to defeating them in penalty shots

    It comes down to who is going to replace di maria and if messi shows up in this game
     
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  14. Treehouse

    Treehouse New Member

    Jun 24, 2014
    #14 Treehouse, Jul 6, 2014
    Should be a fun and interesting game to watch. Let's hope we won't see any sore losers after the game. May the best team win!
     
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  15. VFish

    VFish Member+

    Jan 7, 2001
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    #15 VFish, Jul 6, 2014
    Just sore winners! Hup, Holland, Hup!
     
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  16. VFish

    VFish Member+

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    Atlanta, GA
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    #16 VFish, Jul 6, 2014
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    There will be no doubt where Maxima's allegiance will be on Wednesday.
     
  17. canis

    canis Member

    Jun 10, 2014
    La reina del Plata
    Club:
    CA River Plate
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    #17 canis, Jul 6, 2014
    Sure. Until she gets to be by herself in a room ;)
    BTW, my wife was her class mate in highschool. Bright woman.
     
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  18. VFish

    VFish Member+

    Jan 7, 2001
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    #18 VFish, Jul 6, 2014
    I assume you mean she'll need a little private time to console herself after the match... don't worry, you'll both get over it. :D
     
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  19. canis

    canis Member

    Jun 10, 2014
    La reina del Plata
    Club:
    CA River Plate
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    #19 canis, Jul 6, 2014
    hehe, We can always ask a dutch neighbour for some tips. You seem to be the experts.
     
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  20. VFish

    VFish Member+

    Jan 7, 2001
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    #20 VFish, Jul 6, 2014
    Sadly yes, 3 times the bridesmaid, but we did manage to send home early the last time it mattered.
     
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  21. richsavare

    richsavare Member+

    Ajax
    Netherlands
    Jan 28, 2003
    New Jersey
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    #21 richsavare, Jul 6, 2014
    Mexico dominated?
    Get a clue.
     
  22. VFish

    VFish Member+

    Jan 7, 2001
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    #22 VFish, Jul 6, 2014
    The Mexicans were better for 60 minutes, after that it was all Holland. Once Wesley smashed that ball into the back of the net to equalize the outcome was no longer in doubt.
     
  23. Football Lover NYC

    Football Lover NYC Member

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    #23 Football Lover NYC, Jul 6, 2014
    It was? :confused: Without Robben's dive, the match would gone into xtra time, there's no way of telling who would have won.
     
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  24. canis

    canis Member

    Jun 10, 2014
    La reina del Plata
    Club:
    CA River Plate
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    #24 canis, Jul 6, 2014
    There´s no point in speculating. The fact is they are in semis.
     
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  25. Football Lover NYC

    Football Lover NYC Member

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    #25 Football Lover NYC, Jul 6, 2014
    You're right, what's past is past. Let's carry on.
     
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