Time for Depay to Start?
Posted by Adrian Bucher on June 28th, 2014 05:06 PM | No Comment
As the Netherlands begin their knockout stage campaign against Mexico, there are a few questions regarding the tactics to be used. One such issue surrounds the role of Memphis Depay, who has impressed so far during his limited time on ...
Step Up, Sneijder
Posted by Adrian Bucher on June 26th, 2014 03:50 PM | No Comment
After performing admirably against Spain in the Netherlands' opening game, Wesley Sneijder's contribution to the Dutch's World Cup campaign has since been largely anonymous. With the Netherlands set to take part in the knockout stages, the attacking midfielder needs to ...
Are forty years of hurt about to come to an end for Oranje?
Posted by Nick Van Ruiven on June 26th, 2014 03:32 PM | No Comment
Nick van Ruiven looks back at previous World Cups for Netherlands as they look to end forty years of hurt in Brazil this summer.
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On Sunday, July 13th it will be forty years and six days ago since ...
Netherlands Greatest Ever World Cup players: No3 Dennis Bergkamp
Posted by admin on June 26th, 2014 12:35 PM | 4 Comments
After starring at both the 1994 and 1998 tournaments Dennis Bergkamp comes third in our list of the Greatest Dutch players in World Cup history.
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"‘Dennis Bergkamp! Dennis Bergkamp! Dennis Bergkamp! Dennis Bergkamp! Dennis Bergkamp! OHHHHHH!!!’
Jack van Gelder's ...
The 5-3-2: A short term solution or long term prospect?
Posted by Harry Taylor on June 25th, 2014 08:20 PM | 3 Comments
The 2014 World Cup has seen the Netherlands switch from their beloved 4-3-3 formation to a more pragmatic 5-3-2, the change in approach has had many doubters but after the 5-1 destruction of Spain it has gained a few more ...
So far, So Good Oranje.
Posted by Ibrahim Ayyub on June 25th, 2014 05:54 PM | No Comment
Should Netherlands adapt a new system going forward in the World Cup? Ibrahim Ayyub gives his opinion on the campaign so far.
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Holland defied the odds by making it to the knock out stages as group leaders when ...
Van Gaal’s Young Guns Pull Through
Posted by Adrian Bucher on June 24th, 2014 06:02 PM | 1 Comment
Yesterday's win against Chile ensured that the Oranje would progress to the knockout stages of this summer's World Cup as group winners, with the younger players of the squad putting in an assured performance.
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Netherlands 2-0 Chile Match Report
Posted by admin on June 23rd, 2014 07:06 PM | 2 Comments
Netherlands have topped Group B after a hard earned 2-0 win over Chile on Wednesday night.
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Louis van Gaal once again started the game in a 5-3-2 formation, but Dirk Kuyt started at left back, and ...
Martins Indi to Be Missed More Than van Persie
Posted by Adrian Bucher on June 23rd, 2014 04:52 PM | No Comment
With both the Netherlands and Chile guaranteed a place in the round-of-16, it is arguably the centre-back whose presence will be missed more than the absence of the captain.
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As Louis van Gaal prepares to take ...
Netherlands v Chile Match Preview
Posted by admin on June 22nd, 2014 05:06 PM | No Comment
Netherlands face Chile on Monday evening in a crucial game which will decide who comes out on top in Group B.
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With two wins each, both nations start the game on six points, but with Netherlands ...
Tactical Preview: The Netherlands vs Chile – 4-3-3 or 5-3-2?
Posted by Priya Ramesh on June 22nd, 2014 11:10 AM | 1 Comment
How will Netherlands line up against Chile in the crucial Group B decider on Monday? Priya Ramesh explores Louis van Gaal's options.
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With both teams already qualified from their group at the expense of defending champions Spain and ...
Crucial that Netherlands top group against Chile
Posted by admin on June 22nd, 2014 01:32 AM | 4 Comments
Netherlands go into their final group game against Chile on Friday needing only a point to top Group B, and avoid a potential clash with Brazil in the next round.
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With both sides sitting on six ...