Key men prove Netherlands can be confident ahead of Semi-final
Posted by Michael Doodeman on July 7th, 2014 06:53 AM | No Comment
Michael Doodeman takes a look at what the Oranje have going for them heading into the World Cup Semi Final clash against Argentina.
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The Oranje’s quarter final clash with Costa Rica was dominated by the men in orange, ...
De Vrij Developing into Fine Defender
Posted by Adrian Bucher on July 6th, 2014 09:05 PM | 1 Comment
Saturday's showing against Costa Rica was another classy performance by the Feyenoord defender, and at the tender age of 22, has the potential to become one of the best of his generation.
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Netherlands (P) 0-0 Costa Rica Match Report
Posted by admin on July 6th, 2014 12:33 AM | No Comment
Netherlands are into the semi-finals of the World Cup after a penalty shoot-out win over Costa Rica following a 0-0 draw.
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Louis van Gaal changed his starting tactics for the first time this tournament, with the ...
Netherlands v Costa Rica Match Preview
Posted by admin on July 5th, 2014 11:44 AM | No Comment
Netherlands aim to book a place in the World Cup semi-finals when they come up against Costa Rica on Saturday evening.
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Louis van Gaals side are the only nation in the competition still to have a ...
De Jong Injury Spells End Of 5-3-2?
Posted by Adrian Bucher on July 3rd, 2014 07:56 PM | 2 Comments
With Nigel de Jong ruled out of the rest of the World Cup, Louis van Gaal should move away from the 5-3-2 due to a lack of personnel in the midfield department.
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Following the confirmation that ...
Holland 2-1 Mexico; The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.
Posted by Ibrahim Ayyub on July 2nd, 2014 07:53 PM | No Comment
With the recent passing away of the legendary actor, Eli Wallach, who played the role of Tuco Benedicto Pacífico Juan María Ramírez (The Ugly) in one of the greatest movies of all-time, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly. I ...
PSV return unlikely for Bryan Ruiz
Posted by Himanshu Dhingra on July 2nd, 2014 07:44 PM | No Comment
Having spent the latter half of the season on loan at PSV, Costa Rican captain Bryan Ruiz is unlikely to return at the club.
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PSV Eindhoven technical director Marcel Brands had hoped for the capture of ...
Robben faces no FIFA action after admitting dive
Posted by admin on June 30th, 2014 06:51 PM | 1 Comment
Netherlands winger Arjen Robben will not face any disciplinary action from FIFA after admitting to diving during the 2-1 win over Mexico on Sunday.
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Robben won a 93rd minute penalty, which earned Netherlands a place in ...
Kuyt Key to Oranje Success
Posted by Ryan Ferguson on June 30th, 2014 06:24 PM | 1 Comment
No player embodies the spirit and versatility of van Gaal's Oranje quite like Dirk Kuyt. Ryan Ferguson explores his growing importance at the World Cup.
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When Dirk Kuyt pulls on a pair of football boots, his coach, teammates ...
Kuyt the Centurion
Posted by Adrian Bucher on June 30th, 2014 05:43 PM | No Comment
Dirk Kuyt marked his 100th appearance for the Netherlands with an energetic performance against Mexico, and played a large role in Sunday afternoon's victory, winning plaudits and raising questions regarding future Dutch tactics.
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What a way ...
Netherlands 2-1 Mexico Match Report
Posted by admin on June 29th, 2014 07:30 PM | 3 Comments
Netherlands left it late but they secured a place in the last eight of the World Cup after a 2-1 win over Mexico.
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The heat in Fortaleza took its toll on the first half as Netherlands ...
Netherlands v Mexico Match Preview
Posted by admin on June 29th, 2014 11:36 AM | No Comment
Netherlands look to book a place in the last eight of the World Cup on Sunday as they come up against Mexico in the first knockout round.
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Louis van Gaal's side shocked many people by winning ...