SamL Posted 21 June 2008 Posted 21 June 2008 I thought I'd start a Match Thread for once. Although Holland have been arguably the best team in this tournament so far, I don't think this game will be easy for them. The Russians will be up for it and their best chance of winning will be to counter. If Arshavin plays like he did the other night he will cause Holland a lot of problems. I'm going for Holland 2 - 1 Russia.
Father Ted Posted 21 June 2008 Posted 21 June 2008 I reckon it will be a very open game. Russia will score a couple I reckon, because in all honesty, if Andre Ooijer is Holland's main defender then there defence must be real shite - the defence is Holland's weakness, but it's whether the Russians can get past the Dutch midfield first especially with Engelaar in there. We know that the Dutch can score aswell. And the end of the day, whoever scores more goals wins. I reckon 4-3.
Joe. Posted 21 June 2008 Posted 21 June 2008 Ah shit I missed this thread when I started mine, sorry. Anyway, I think the Russians will pull of a shock tonight. Holland 0 Russia 1
SamL Posted 21 June 2008 Author Posted 21 June 2008 Ah shit I missed this thread when I started mine, sorry. Anyway, I think the Russians will pull of a shock tonight. Holland 0 Russia 1 It would be nice to see another shock, a bit like the one by Turkey last night. Although I think Holland have enough quality to see off Russia tonight.
Uncle Albert Posted 21 June 2008 Posted 21 June 2008 I can see Holland hammering Russia tonight. Russia are pretty weak in defence, especially when the full backs go walk abouts. Holland play very wide and this will be Russia's downfall. Unless Russia score an early goal I can see Holland dicking them. Hopefully anyway.
Tommeh Posted 21 June 2008 Posted 21 June 2008 I can see Holland hammering Russia tonight. Russia are pretty weak in defence, especially when the full backs go walk abouts. Holland play very wide and this will be Russia's downfall. Unless Russia score an early goal I can see Holland dicking them. Hopefully anyway. If Russia and Italy win then theres only me and smigg left in the sweepstake Although after that he'd probably walk it and with you having spain you're still well in there.
Jack Posted 21 June 2008 Posted 21 June 2008 Should be a good match, yet again I said that about last night I reckon the Dutch will come out on top in the end, 2-1.
Sparky Posted 21 June 2008 Posted 21 June 2008 still got my fiver each way on russia since before the tournament so hoping for a shock tonight
Uncle Albert Posted 21 June 2008 Posted 21 June 2008 If Russia and Italy win then theres only me and smigg left in the sweepstake Although after that he'd probably walk it and with you having spain you're still well in there. Tom I am taking the sweepstake and it will be the easiest £15 I will have ever made.
dandannieldanok Posted 21 June 2008 Posted 21 June 2008 Really unsure on this one, I reckon Holland will have enough to knock a few past a suspect Russia defence (two clean sheets in the last two games still isn't enough to convince me)
Tevez Posted 21 June 2008 Posted 21 June 2008 Zhirkov, Engelaar, Arshavin, Hope they will be in the Premiership next season.
SamL Posted 21 June 2008 Author Posted 21 June 2008 Well it's a closer match than I thought it was going to be. Two cracking saves from Van Der Sar. The Russian Kalodin can really hit them, jeez.
StroudFox Posted 21 June 2008 Posted 21 June 2008 Does anyone know why the Dutch are wearing black armbands? I didn't hear it being explained.
StroudFox Posted 21 June 2008 Posted 21 June 2008 Well it's a closer match than I thought it was going to be. Two cracking saves from Van Der Sar. The Russian Kalodin can really hit them, jeez. Shouldn't you reference that to the commentator! Certainly end-to-end and a lot better than last night's game.
SamL Posted 21 June 2008 Author Posted 21 June 2008 Does anyone know why the Dutch are wearing black armbands? I didn't hear it being explained. Boulahrouz's prematurely born baby died earlier this week. Very admirable that he's playing tonight.
StroudFox Posted 21 June 2008 Posted 21 June 2008 Boulahrouz's prematurely born baby died earlier this week. Very admirable that he's playing tonight. Oh that is really sad. Hope Holland definitely win then.
Joe. Posted 21 June 2008 Posted 21 June 2008 I thought Russia would cause the Dutch problems, it's looking that way so far. It's been a decent game as far as 0-0's go, nice and open with both teams looking like they could score.
izotepion Posted 21 June 2008 Posted 21 June 2008 Oranje have some problems with Russians, but I think they will go straight to the semi-final! I hope Robben will score...
Tevez Posted 21 June 2008 Posted 21 June 2008 Watch how many steps van Bronckhorst takes from where the ball goes out to where he takes the throw - in.
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