Netherlands 3-0 Brazil Match Report: Netherlands finish 3rd
Posted by admin on July 12th, 2014 11:25 PM | No Comment
Netherlands have finished third in the World Cup after a 3-0 victory over hosts Brazil on Saturday night.
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The Oranje, playing in navy, made a blistering start to Louis van Gaal's final game in charge and ...
So Close Yet So Far Away
Posted by Ibrahim Ayyub on July 12th, 2014 07:34 PM | No Comment
Ibrahim Ayyub gives his opinion on Netherlands World Cup run which ended in the semi-finals.
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They came, they played and they were vanquished in the Semi-Finals. The Oranje gave us another memorable but yet heart breaking tournament. Sure, ...
Robben and Depay Up for Awards
Posted by Adrian Bucher on July 12th, 2014 05:06 PM | No Comment
With the World Cup set to come to a close on Sunday, FIFA have nominated Arjen Robben for the Golden Ball Award, and Memphis Depay for Best Young Player Award.
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As we approach the tail-end of ...
Netherlands v Brazil Match Preview
Posted by admin on July 11th, 2014 10:48 PM | 1 Comment
Netherlands end their World Cup campaign on Saturday night in the 3rd place play-off against hosts Brazil.
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The chances of Netherlands winning their first ever World Cup were ended on Wednesday night when they succumb to ...
A Cruel Way to Go, But Heads Held High
Posted by Adrian Bucher on July 10th, 2014 05:10 PM | No Comment
Wednesday night's elimination at the hands of Argentina ended the Oranje's hope of World Cup glory. Though the Dutch will have to wait another four years before their next attempt to win the elusive trophy, they can still be very ...
Two Dutch stars refuse to take first penalty
Posted by admin on July 10th, 2014 02:00 PM | No Comment
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has revealed that two players refused to take the first penalty in the defeat to Argentina before Ron Vlaar stepped up.
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Vlaar was picked to replace Van Persie as the first ...
Netherlands (2) 0-0 (4) Argentina Match Report
Posted by admin on July 10th, 2014 01:03 AM | 3 Comments
Netherlands hopes of winning their first World Cup were ended on Wednesday night as they were defeated by Argentina on penalties.
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The match was a tight and tense affair from the start, with both side's looking ...
Netherlands v Argentina Match Preview
Posted by admin on July 8th, 2014 08:28 PM | 1 Comment
Netherlands battle Argentina for a place in the World Cup Wednesday in Sao Paulo on Wednesday.
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Nobody fancied the Dutch to go far in the World Cup, but now Louis van Gaal's side are a game ...
The loss of Strootman, a blessing in disguise?
Posted by Harry Taylor on July 8th, 2014 07:25 PM | No Comment
With the Netherlands playing in a world cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday, the question begs that would the Dutch have got this far if talisman Kevin Strootman wasn't ruled out of the competition?
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The loss ...
Van Persie Slipping as Sneijder Rises
Posted by Adrian Bucher on July 8th, 2014 05:11 PM | No Comment
Both men have enjoyed some highs and lows during this summer's World Cup. With a semi-final date against Argentina edging closer, the Oranje faithful will be hoping that Robin van Persie and Wesley Sneijder will simultaneously put in a strong ...
Vlaar doubtful for semi-final clash with Argentina
Posted by Spencer Steevensz on July 7th, 2014 06:59 PM | 2 Comments
The Netherlands may be without their most experienced defender when they face Lionel Messi's Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
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Ron Vlaar, who plays for Aston Villa in England, is unlikely to be fit ...
Cruyff enjoyed keeper substitution
Posted by Himanshu Dhingra on July 7th, 2014 06:44 PM | No Comment
Dutch legend Johan Cruyff says that he enjoyed the moment when Louis van Gaal brought on Tim Krul for Jasper Cillessen during the quarter final of the World cup.
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Tim Krul went on to save two ...