<s>Argentina</s>
<s>Australia</s>
<s>Brazil</s>
<s>Côte d'Ivoire</s>
<s>Japan</s>
<s>England</s>
<s>Ghana</s>
<s>Germany</s>
North Korea
<s>Slovakia</s>
<s>Mexico</s>
<s>Netherlands</s>
<s>New Zealand</s>
<s>Paraguay</s>
<s>Portugal</s>
<s>Uruguay</s>
<s>Spain</s>
<s>Chile</s>
<s>I'm American and I don't understand this sport. Therefore U-S-A! U-S-A!</s>
<s>Obligatory some other team joke option</s>
YouTube - Wolter kroes - Viva hollandia
Originally Posted by Croyles
Well last time (1974) Holland played better and Germany won, so maybe IF Germany gets to the final it will be Germany playing better and Holland winning!
And after that, we're done, no more animosity, agreed?
I don't really want to rub it in anyone's face. I'm just going with the facts. I had Holland as one of the teams in my final at the beginning of the tournament, so feeling good. Although I really expected an Argentina - Spain semi final (and couldn't really choose a winner), but that went horribly wrong. Maybe the Germans will prove me wrong. But I can't really see it. At least with Argentina, you still thought the defensive side was a little bit suspect. Can't exactly say that about the Spanish. But mostly, it's just that the formation the Spanish play (where Alonso sits back and Busquets is defensive but is more mobile) will provide more protection than Argentina's Mascherano or England's Barry.
And yes, the Germans may have won the game by a bigger margin, but they expended more energy in that match. Spain never seemed to get themselves out of 2nd gear.
Its not like I ever had any animosity towards the Dutch in the first place, it's just something that a country will shoehorn you into without really knowing why, which i have always resisted.YouTube - Wolter kroes - Viva hollandia
Well last time (1974) Holland played better and Germany won, so maybe IF Germany gets to the final it will be Germany playing better and Holland winning!
And after that, we're done, no more animosity, agreed?
But if you win, will there be chocolate sprinkles for everyone?
And Wooden shoes for everyone!Its not like I ever had any animosity towards the Dutch in the first place, it's just something that a country will shoehorn you into without really knowing why, which i have always resisted.YouTube - Wolter kroes - Viva hollandia
Well last time (1974) Holland played better and Germany won, so maybe IF Germany gets to the final it will be Germany playing better and Holland winning!
And after that, we're done, no more animosity, agreed?
But if you win, will there be chocolate sprinkles for everyone?
Rotterdam, Holland is beside itself at the moment, I've seen people jumping in fountains and blocking the busiest roundabouts in the city. Looking forward to sunday, even though I remain sceptic!
Wow @ thread
I have 20 bucks (office pool) or something like that on Spain. Yay Spain!
Sky Sports | Football | World Cup 2010 | Neatherlands | De Zeeuw concern for Holland
Would be epic if he finished playing the first half with a broken jaw. Reminds me of some player who tried to run off a broken leg.
But van der Vaart's introduction did seem to galvanise the Dutch. I doubt he'll start in the final, but it's a good sign that Holland can bring quality like that on from the bench.
Losing Muller is a big blow for Germany. He has been that vital to their play this tournament. I think that alone could swing the match to Spain. I equate it to Uruguay not having Suarez to pair for Forlan. They just weren't as balanced as they've been and while Germany may have another young gem to play, Muller has been beyond great. By the way, what a player Diego Forlan was in this tournament. Yeah, his goal against the Netherlands today might have been a combo of good player, bad goal-tending, but he's been All-world. Even if he did beat Liverpool a few months ago...
I could see a close game, hard fought with Spain edging Germany 3-2. Spain haven't hit full gear yet and keep turning in results. Villa has been nearly unstoppable and I think Xavi, Xavi Alonso and company will continue to boss the midfield. I expect Klose will get his 15th goal either tomorrow or in the last round, but in the end I think we get a new champion in either Spain or Holland.
Come 2014, I fully expect Germany to be the favorites though.
As for the next England lineup, I really would be shocked if Terry is still there. I think Capello won't forgive him for some of his breaking ranks actions.
Take care all.
It was one hell of a blow:
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I hate this, I can't think of anything other than the game tomorrow!! Football is unhealthy!
Paul the Octopus says Spain. I believe in the psychic octopus's predictions.
I root Spain, although Germany's passing game this year has been outstanding.
No time for "Dilly-Dallying" or "Shilly-Shallying."
Props go to the one and only, Proxy, for the signature.
Referee's really seem to favor Germany until now.
He clearly secretly craves a Holland v Germany rematch
Are Spain going to let Germany have the ball at some point?
"Excuse me Miss, do you like pineapple?"
I wouldn't recommend it. That's how you lose to Germany. You give a finger, they take everything south from your neck.
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