Match 25: Netherlands v. Japan :: GAME THREAD [R]

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  1. fireman451

    fireman451 Member+

    Jun 26, 2002
    The Midwest
    Club:
    --other--
    #1 fireman451, Jun 7, 2010
    THIS IS THE OFFICIAL GAME THREAD

    Saturday, June 19, 2010
    Durban

    Netherlands [​IMG] v [​IMG] Japan

    Threads are usually closed at 500 posts. Moderators will try to close the thread at a logical transition point and will always provide a link to the most current thread.

    Good Luck to both nations and let's keep it clean and cordial folks!

    It's World Cup time!!!!
     
  2. fireman451

    fireman451 Member+

    Jun 26, 2002
    The Midwest
    Club:
    --other--
    #2 fireman451, Jun 19, 2010
    It's game day . . . so the Game thread is open.

    This should be an entertaining match, Netherlands s capable of winning this but I wouldn't underestimate the discipline of the Japanese game.
     
  3. AFCA

    AFCA Member

    Jul 16, 2002
    X X X rated
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    Iran
    #3 AFCA, Jun 19, 2010
    We played them in a friendly a while ago and although we won 3-0, it was a very difficult game. I think underestimation will not be an issue.

    Still a tough game.
     
  4. lilcook redded

    lilcook redded Red Card

    Jun 19, 2010
    #4 lilcook redded, Jun 19, 2010
    Netherlands is definitely gonna whip Nippon's ass.
     
  5. TBR

    TBR Member

    Mar 15, 2007
    DMV
    Club:
    CD Aguila
    Nat'l Team:
    El Salvador
    #5 TBR, Jun 19, 2010
    Not even. Japan and Korea have proved they can go toe to toe sometimes.

    I expect Netherlands to win, but not without a fight.
     
  6. ajaxpsv

    ajaxpsv New Member

    Nov 8, 2004
    L.A.
    Club:
    PSV Eindhoven
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    #6 ajaxpsv, Jun 19, 2010
    2-0 Netherlands. Hopefully there will be no injuries in this game.
     
  7. feyenoordsoccerfan

    feyenoordsoccerfan Member+

    Jan 5, 2006
    Dragon's den, Rotterdam Netherlands
    #7 feyenoordsoccerfan, Jun 19, 2010


    Hopefully Nigel "the Lunatic" de Jong takes notice of the easy card showing by the referees and keep his dumb ass fouls at home:mad:
     
  8. ReMad

    ReMad Member

    Feb 25, 2007
    #8 ReMad, Jun 19, 2010
    [​IMG]
     
  9. ajaxpsv

    ajaxpsv New Member

    Nov 8, 2004
    L.A.
    Club:
    PSV Eindhoven
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    #9 ajaxpsv, Jun 19, 2010
    The same players as Denmark game. Same result?:rolleyes:
     
  10. callmeck

    callmeck Member

    Sep 8, 2004
    Tokyo
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
    #10 callmeck, Jun 19, 2010
    Go Japan!
     
  11. THOMA GOL

    THOMA GOL BigSoccer Supporter

    Jul 16, 1999
    Frontier
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #11 THOMA GOL, Jun 19, 2010
    Baldassi officiating. He's trimmed down on the body fat.
     
  12. Asalieri

    Asalieri Member+

    Jun 29, 2004
    Mesa, Arizona
    Club:
    CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    #12 Asalieri, Jun 19, 2010
    Both teams testing the waters to begin.

    Alright, first Dutch arrival, and a corner.
     
  13. glennaldo_sf

    glennaldo_sf Member+

    Houston Dynamo, Penang FC, Al Duhail
    United States
    Nov 25, 2004
    Doha, Qatar
    Club:
    FL Fart Vang Hedmark
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #13 glennaldo_sf, Jun 19, 2010
    well more like the grass... this is one of those games where I hope both teams progress...
     
  14. Roehl Sybing

    Roehl Sybing Guest

    #14 Roehl Sybing, Jun 19, 2010
    I don't think Japan has touched the ball in the last two minutes.
     
  15. Asalieri

    Asalieri Member+

    Jun 29, 2004
    Mesa, Arizona
    Club:
    CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    #15 Asalieri, Jun 19, 2010
    Well... there's an obligatory sub for Japan.

    Baaaaad start 8 minutes into this for Japan.
     
  16. VFish

    VFish Member+

    Jan 7, 2001
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    #16 VFish, Jun 19, 2010
    Nice bicycle... that would have been a sweet goal
     
  17. ajaxpsv

    ajaxpsv New Member

    Nov 8, 2004
    L.A.
    Club:
    PSV Eindhoven
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    #17 ajaxpsv, Jun 19, 2010
    Nice play by Netherlands. Kuyt nice try.;)
     
  18. Roehl Sybing

    Roehl Sybing Guest

    #18 Roehl Sybing, Jun 19, 2010
    Not a bad counter by Japan. I don't think that's how they can beat Holland, though.
     
  19. glennaldo_sf

    glennaldo_sf Member+

    Houston Dynamo, Penang FC, Al Duhail
    United States
    Nov 25, 2004
    Doha, Qatar
    Club:
    FL Fart Vang Hedmark
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #19 glennaldo_sf, Jun 19, 2010
    Japan has a shot!
     
  20. ajaxpsv

    ajaxpsv New Member

    Nov 8, 2004
    L.A.
    Club:
    PSV Eindhoven
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    #20 ajaxpsv, Jun 19, 2010
    Hey Netherlands you do not get points by having the most ball possession.:rolleyes:
    Goals win.
     
  21. Roehl Sybing

    Roehl Sybing Guest

    #21 Roehl Sybing, Jun 19, 2010
    It's only a quarter hour, dude. They'll get them at this rate.
     
  22. The Perfesser

    The Perfesser New Member

    May 23, 1999
    AthensGA/NewburyptMA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #22 The Perfesser, Jun 19, 2010
    Right now possession is 80 - 20. At some point, Japan has to have something credible going forward. They can't withstand this kind of pressure for another 70'

    And how did van Persie escape getting a yellow, based on the cards we've seen this this World Cup so far?
     
  23. leomessi1919

    leomessi1919 New Member

    Jun 18, 2008
    Club:
    CA Boca Juniors
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    #23 leomessi1919, Jun 19, 2010
    van bommel is so good at recovering the ball

    van persie has been invisible this tournament so far... hes my captain in fantasy, better step up
     
  24. Suyuntuy

    Suyuntuy Member+

    Jul 16, 2007
    Vancouver, Canada
    #24 Suyuntuy, Jun 19, 2010
    With this possession it seems a waste to have Van Persie alone up front.
     
  25. ajaxpsv

    ajaxpsv New Member

    Nov 8, 2004
    L.A.
    Club:
    PSV Eindhoven
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    #25 ajaxpsv, Jun 19, 2010
    Yes, put Japan to sleep then score goals :rolleyes:
     
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