Quarter Finals

[Aus Fox]

First two teams have booked their place in the last 8.

Netherlands Vs Argentina - should be a really good watch. Based on what I’ve seen so far, I’d make the Dutch slight favourites, but with Messi in your side you’re always going to be a threat.

 

[TJQuik]

Australia's keeper lost them the match. Should have done far better for Messi's opener and gifted them a second. The Netherlands won't be so generous. Cannot see Argentina beating them.

Edited 4 December 2022 by TJQuik

[Deeg67]

I'd pick the Dutch.  Better overall squad, better manager.  Messi is the ultimate X factor but he's really all Argentina have.

[taupe]

Di Maria was missing from the Argentine side against the Aussies and hopefully he'll be back. He's no slouch. 

 

I feel the Netherlands will have to come out of their shell to win, I can't see their USA tactics being as successful. They've the quality in attack (plus strength and pace) but they're not going to get the space they had; the USA went all out attack, neglected defence and left gaps. If the Dutch decide to take the game to Argentina then it mightn't be attack v defence - and make for better viewing for neutrals like me.

[cruzFOX]

Van ghoul and his Dutch team will go out against Argentina. It will be tight in the 1sy half but eventually the argies will break thru