Match 57: Netherlands vs. Argentina [QF]

brilliant ball!

 

that messi ball was delicious

 

Messi is on mission.
I feel Argentina has been better than Brazil.

 

Tremendous pass.

Time to come out and play Netherlands.

 

The question is, will there be bear cum this time to finish late and save Nether lands from extinction?

 

lol what in the world was that handball

 

Come again?

 

Ref is a dolt

 

I have the feeling nobody wants to have the ball in the Dutch team. Very static everything.
No ideas. No runs behind the Argentinian defense.

I expected a different showing.

Something has to change in the second half.

 

Game is not over yet. While Netherlands has been uncharacteristically disappointing, we have to see if Argentina can hold on. I wouldn't write off Netherlands yet.

 

The Netherlands are at a numercial disadvantage in midfield.

 

Like I’ve said earlier, Argentina should never be underestimated. We look so lifeless.

 

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands is sweating, while his wife is happy.
Half time.

 

who would have predicted an argie win at half time

obviously im happy

 

Yes, but far more entertaining than Van Gaal's game. Sadly, Netherlands entertainment factor is far from the days of Cryuff.

 

argentina are nowhere near as pragmatic as the europeans and I think its just because of the individual characteristics of the players.

 

Tha gaps between the departments in the Dutch team are too big.

The defenders couldn't find the attackers with their long balls. And the midfield is a desert. Nobody wants to take responsability and create something.

As a consequence the attackers have to drop back now.

 

Mateu Lahoz is one of the worst referees in football history.

 

Agreed. Why not give an Asian or African referee if this is the standard of UEFA?

 

Lahoz think he’s Pierluigi Collina. He wants to be a showman disrupting the play.

 

Actually think Poland played better.