07 Jul 10
Originally posted by darvlayI wish I could share your optimism. Really, we are good, but Germany have been playing awesomely. Really.
van Bronckhorst's goal was a thing of beauty and the Dutch defense played well with the exception of one or two minor collapses. I think they have a good chance against either Germany or Spain.
But, you never know. They might choke on their favouritism.
07 Jul 10
Originally posted by orion25The defenses Germany played in their past couple of games have been lacklustre (England and Argentina). I think the Dutch would give them a better run for their money. In fact, I think Spain have a good chance to win the match today although I wil be cheering for the Germans.
I wish I could share your optimism. Really, we are good, but Germany have been playing awesomely. Really.
But, you never know. They might choke on their favouritism.
11 Jul 10
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Originally posted by divegeesterWhich one of the yellow cards to heitinga was appropriate? Neither.
Robbed! Did you watch the game?
Terrible game and terrible referee. Bad sportsmanship by spain but also by the netherlands, though I'm inclined to think that there would never be a goal with 11 men on the pitch, the result might have been much different - probably penalties. Spain were diving since half time, Holland were kicking until half time. Smart play by the Spaniards who exploited dutch aggressiveness and the arbiters near sightedness.
In the end though, I can hardly complain, spain were better and deserved to win.