Sneijder wants to continue with 5-3-2 system
Posted by Himanshu Dhingra on June 15th, 2014 09:59 PM | No Comment
Wesley Sneijder wants Netherlands to continue with the same system that pummeled reigning world champions Spain 5-1 and extracted revenge for their defeat in the finals of the 2010 event.
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There had been suggestions that Coach ...
Keep Your Feet on the Ground, Oranje
Posted by Adrian Bucher on June 14th, 2014 06:24 PM | 1 Comment
Following a vintage performance against World Champions Spain yesterday, the Dutch national team must be careful not to ride the wave of euphoria as the World Cup progresses.
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Droomstart. That's the headline being used in several ...
Inspired Oranje Destroy Spain
Posted by Ryan Ferguson on June 14th, 2014 06:18 PM | No Comment
Ryan Ferguson describes Holland's thumping 5-1 win over Spain to kick-start the World Cup.
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In the footballing history of every nation, certain performances, certain moments and certain results are crystalised as sacred. Think about England hammering West Germany ...
Spain 1-5 Netherlands Match Report
Posted by admin on June 13th, 2014 10:11 PM | 8 Comments
Five star Netherlands started their World Cup campaign with an unbelievable 5-1 win over World Champions Spain.
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Netherlands started the game in their new 5-3-2 system, and it proved to be a master-class from Netherlands coach ...
Who To Watch in Group B..
Posted by Oliver Miller on June 12th, 2014 04:14 PM | No Comment
With the 2014 Brazil World Cup starting tonight, it's time to take a look at the players the Oranje should fear. This selection of three players have to potential to cause Holland a few problems in Group B.
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Netherlands v Spain Match Preview
Posted by admin on June 12th, 2014 03:35 PM | No Comment
Netherlands begin their 2014 World Cup campaign on Friday against holders Spain in a rematch of the 2010 final.
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Louis van Gaal's side will go looking to avenge their 1-0 extra time defeat four years ago ...
Robben: Brazil, Argentina, Spain and Germany Favourites
Posted by Adrian Bucher on June 11th, 2014 09:22 PM | No Comment
With the 2014 FIFA World Cup due to start in a matter of hours, Arjen Robben gives his thoughts on this year's contenders, his own World cup experiences and this year's tournament.
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With the Netherlands set ...
Is the 5 man defence a solution to the Dutch’s defensive frailties?
Posted by Harry Taylor on June 11th, 2014 07:09 PM | No Comment
The loss of Kevin Strootman in March after suffering a knee ligament injury has meant that Van Gaal has had to change his plans going into the World Cup. The injury has resulted in the Dutch moving from their well ...
Sneijder,”2010 final was career low point”
Posted by admin on June 11th, 2014 06:22 PM | No Comment
As he prepares to face Spain in the World Cup on Friday, Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder has been reflecting on the 2010 final loss.
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Netherlands were excellent throughout the 2010 finals, but fell 1-0 to Spain ...
Robben out to banish 2010 Final memories
Posted by admin on June 10th, 2014 10:23 AM | No Comment
There will not be a Dutchman on the pitch more determined to beat Spain on Friday than Bayern Munich forward Arjen Robben, who will look to banish the memory of his miss that could have won Netherlands the World Cup ...
8 Questions for the Oranje
Posted by Adrian Bucher on June 9th, 2014 07:25 PM | No Comment
With the World Cup now only days away, and the Netherlands are set to start their campaign against defending champions Spain in a repeat of 2010's showpiece, there are several discussion points on the minds of several fans going into ...
Group B preview: Australia
Posted by David Lee Wheatley on June 7th, 2014 11:33 AM | No Comment
Australia enter this edition of the World Cup shorn of star quality and relying heavily on veteran Tim Cahill, alongside a mixture of A-League footballers and others scattered around Europe's domestic leagues. They are complete outsiders in a tough group ...