Profiling Oranje – Attackers Part 2
The last three strikers of Oranje and again no real surprises were made by Louis van Gaal. The most known name is Manchester United star Robin van Persie. The striker is Oranje’s captain and the nation...
View ArticleSpain 1 – 5 Netherlands: Ingenious move by van Gaal ensures big victory
The loss of Kevin Strootman forced van Gaal to take up a different system. The more defensive 5-3-2 was tested for real in the nostalgic encounter against Spain. “ All the credits go to van Gaal and...
View ArticleWhat can we expect from the Netherlands against Australia?
The 1-5 victory against Spain left the entire nation in an euphoric state. The mindset completely shifted and the pessimistic sight changed to an optimistic view for the next match against Australia....
View ArticleNetherlands beat Australia and advance to the next round
The expectation of an easy night in Porto Alegre was unjustified. Australia’s passion caused the Netherlands quite some difficulties. The Socceroos even took the lead but it was substitute Memphis...
View ArticleLouis van Gaal’s substitutes claim top spot for Netherlands
The Netherlands just needed one point against Chile to finish first in Group B. The team took a defensive approach to play the draw but countered their way to an astounding 2-0 victory. 9 points out of...
View ArticleNetherlands vs Mexico: Match Preview
On paper this tie seems pretty one sided. The Dutch put in one of the all time great World Cup performances against the fallen champions Spain. Mexico on the other hand barely qualified for the finals...
View ArticleWhat can we expect from the Netherlands against Mexico?
The road to the finals has been paved out for the Dutch. Mexico is the next horde for Louis van Gaal to overcome. After a horrendous qualification round, El Tri have transformed under guidance of...
View ArticleArjen Robben – Fortaleza’s hero
The hot and sizzling evening in Fortaleza ended spectacularly for Oranje. The Dutch squad trailed behind after dos Santos put the Mexicans in front but van Gaal’s side remained resilient. Sneijder’s...
View ArticleWorld Cup Quarterfinals – Netherlands vs Costa Rica
The believe of winning the World Cup is growing every day. Even though the performances aren’t always great, the matches are still won. The next opponent to face is the surprise of the tournament so...
View ArticleNetherlands vs Argentina – Time for payback
After yesterday’s monumental victory of Germany against Brazil, it is now time for the second semi-final of the World Cup. The match Netherlands versus Argentina is a very nostalgic encounter between...
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