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Gstar · 06-07-2014, 05:01 PM

Why does the thread title look like "arg vs bellend"

Calderyon · 06-07-2014, 09:22 PM

^ It´s the divide mark (slash) that makes it. I added it so that the title is fully visible. (Otherwise there would be no space to it be shown fully)

Maybe and (&) mark would be better though.

King Gizzard · 06-07-2014, 10:06 PM

Vlaar a doubt for semis. Actually think that's potentially a crucial miss for them

Calderyon · 08-07-2014, 12:17 AM

Brazil vs Germany -> Germany advances

Brazil has the loud home crowd support. Which means two things: They can and will give
strength and belief to the players to do good and they can very much influence the referees in their decisions gaining them free corners, free kicks and even penalty kicks and yellow/red card to the other team that they would not get normally. It also means that the ref might call an offside against the other team more often. Even though the ref´s might be a little on their favor, they do have a world class goalie, a defense which can score and defend, good midfield and a fair offence.

The one thing that will affect their performance is Neymar´s tournament ending injury on their last game. Neymar was a triple threat: Goal scorer, who could decide matches, a play maker who could create lots of goal opportunities in terms of passing, runs and getting free kicks/penalty kicks, a team spirit creator to get his do their best and a solid kicker in free and corner kicks. A huge loss to the team, which will show on the field. Now someone else has to step up. Adding to that they also still have the ultimate pressure and stress as a host nation team to conquer.

What Brazil need to do is: they cannot let Germany control the ball, they need to be very aggressive (without going over) on every situation, get as many free kicks as possible and avoid counterattacks and control the pressure set by the home nation and their fans.

Germany has been efficient. They have a world class goal keeper who can win games for them in Neuer. They have solid midfield, almost impenetrable defense and a offense that can score all the necessary goals. They also have a superior ball control strategy, which we saw on their quarterfinal against France. They took the lead and then completely freezed the game and in the process France´s attacking power. The German team is looking to copy this strategy in this game too and if they succeed and keep their end fairly clean, they will win. A slower phased game benefit the Germans more.

Argentina vs Netherlands -> Netherlands advances

Argentina´s offensive play has been bit of a disappointment. They have not scored so many goals that others might have predicted or being so dominating that some have thought. But in the process, their defensive play has been very solid resulting only 3 goals in their 5 matches in the tournament. If they can keep it up and prevent Netherlands from getting too much dangerous goal scoring opportunities and keep them away from the box, score at least the one winning goal, they might go and win it.

Netherlands has been very much relying on it impressive offensive power and Van Gaal´s tactical brilliance throughout the tournament and it has worked and they have reached this stage. I don´t think they need to change much, but just continue the same way as they have been against Argentina, but also remember to defend when necessarily. If they can continue the way they have, they have a good chance on advancing to final 4.

Brother Leon · 08-07-2014, 01:14 AM

Germany V Argentina Final imo

They've overachieved massively and I am incredibly proud regardless of this Dutch squad. I just think Argentina will nick it. A truly amazing Tournament finished with my two most unlikable nations in the Final

MTVN · 08-07-2014, 08:56 AM

A Brazil-Holland final would be the worst outcome probably, two cynical teams playing out a boring match no doubt

Shame really after all the great group matches that the knock out stage has been a bit crap in this WC; no upsets, not that many goals and no teams even playing that well

Brother Leon · 08-07-2014, 09:09 AM

Brazil V Holland final>>

King Gizzard · 08-07-2014, 12:14 PM

Brazil Argentina please, even though I prefer the other two teams to them two. would probably go down as the biggest match of all time. Especially at the Maracana

Black Dagger · 08-07-2014, 12:17 PM

Brazil vs Argentina pls.

Mainly for MCFC association and Argentina being my sweepstake, wouldn't be offended if Germany make it. Definitely not here for Netherlands tho.