Van Gaal: This is the best group of players that I had

The Netherlands has left a great impression on the World Cup, which ended as it began, a decisive victory against the favorites. After Spain (5:1), “tulips” beat Brazil (3-0) in a battle for third place reached as unbeaten.

Selector Louis Van Gaal after the match with Brazil superlatives talking about his team, “the best he has managed.”

– This is the best group of players I’ve ever lead – said the coach of the Netherlands and then summed up the performance of his team.

– We achieved nearly two goals per match, and we received only four. We were eliminated at the worst possible way, after a penalty. Better that we lost 7:1 … we were so close to the finals – he added.

Van Gaal set a new record at the World Championships, as the first coach that has all 23 players into play, such as third goalkeeper Vorm handed a chance in the very final match against the Costa Rica.

– I am happy that I could do that, but I’ve not made ​​that decision all by myself. Players asked for it.  I told to Vorm that I would introduce him if we led 2-0.

It’s not the first time that all players get a representation of time on the World Cup. It’s happened before with France in 1978, Greece and Russia in 1994., but the time limit was at 22 players that the selectors could lead.

 

 

Company of Statistics announced ideal World Cup’s team

Company “Opta“, which deals with statistics, has released its ideal team of the World Cup in Brazil, where three players are from Germany and one from Argentine.

Best goalkeeper, according to statistics of “Opta”, is Tim Howard of the United States. The defensive line is with the Argentinean Roho Marcus, a Dutchman Stefan De Fry, German Mats Humels and Dani Alves from Brazil.

Midfielders are Colombians Juan Cuadrado and James Rodriguez, German  Toni Cross and Swiss Djerdan Shaqiri, while in attack are Thomas Miller and Karim Benzema.

In the final of the World Championship of 21.00 CET will meet Argentina and Germany.

World Cup: Romero took the Argentinians in Rio in the final against Germany!

Final of the 20th World Cup will play national teams of Germany and Argentina, for the third time in the history of World Cup after the famous battle for “goddess” in 1986 in Mexico. and in 1990. was in Italy.

After a painfully boring 120 minutes of football for oblivion without completing goals, the South Americans in a penalty series had more concentration and excellent Romero on goal, where he defended  kicks of Vlaar and Snyder.

Messi, Garaj, Aguero and Maxi Rodriguez finally got the duels with Silesen and took “gauchos” in Rio de Janeiro in a duel with “panzers” on July 13.

All that football makes the most beautiful sideshow in the world  was not in the match between Argentina and the Netherlands. Tactical circumvention turned into a “trench war” and patiently waiting for the opponents error of which none dared to hit with full force on the other. They played tactically disciplined, carefully, without rushing, so there was not much opportunity in front of goal Romero and Silesen.

South Americans had the best position to hit the net in the 14th minute when Messi’s free kick 20 yards from goal of the Dutch. Kicked the captain of “Albiceleste” next to the “wall”, but Silesen reacted well and caught “live ball”.
Sharpened below. It was cruelty. Mascherano was left lying after “knocking” heads with Wijnaldum, he was well shaken, but continued the match. Shortly after Demichelis sharply started to Snyder and quickly rendered him helpless to his teammates. And he, like Mascherano, gritted his teeth and went back to the field.

Football monotony with elements of lullabies remained in force in the details below. Not deviating from the agreement from the locker room, both teams are more careful at their goal than trying to threaten rivals with the riskier game. Imperceptible Messi, who looked like the face of the warrant, was “chased” by the defenders of “tulips”, and the captain of Argentina almost did not have any room to move in the typical run and cause havoc in the opponent’s defense. Higuain came on two chances, the first time his attempt to head out of the box blocked Janmat, while in the second situation stopped him line judge, who signaled offside, which turned out to be non-existent.

The best opportunity on the other side, the first real and only for the Netherlands, not used Roben in 91st minute! Turbulent striker has escaped the guards and seemed to arrive to finish off a seven or eight feet in full gallop, but itn a fantastic way, sliding tackle, stopped by Mascherano and refused a corner.

The extra half hour Argentina over Palacio five minutes before the end missed colossal opportunity, however, Inter striker was hesitant to Silesen, after he tried to head to the corner of Holland and lobbies wrong. In the next attack Rodriguez waited Messi’s ball from the side, but his volley was too weak to Silesen.

The ball in the penalty-roulette stop on a blue-white color. Weakest link “Clockwork Orange” with a penalty were Vlaar immediately in the first series and Sneijder, whose masterful strokes read Romero, and all his team-mates perfectly performed shots from 11 meters.

Netherlands – Argentina 0:0, 2:4 after penalty

Arena: Arena Corinthians (Sao Paulo)

Attendance: 63.267

Referee: Cuneyt Cakir (Turkey)

Scorers: /

Booked: Martins Indi, Huntelaar, Demichelis.

Netherlands: Silesen – Vlaar, De Frey, Martins Indi (46 Janmat) – Kite, Blind – De Jong (Class of 62), Vijnaldum, Sneijder – Robben, Van Persie. Coach: Louis Van Gal

Argentina: Romero – Zabaleta, Demichelis, Garaj, Rojo – Mascherano, Billa, Peres (of 81 Palacio) – Messi, Lavezzi, Higuain (82 ‘Aguero). Coach: Alehandro Sabella.

World Cup: Messi dreams of final and the trophy, the Dutch are not afraid

Netherlands or Argentina? Which football team will secure a place in the finals in World Cup Brazil, whose national team was humiliated in the semi-final clash with Germany. The one that led Louis van Gal or “Company” of Alejandro Sabella? European and South American team has reasons for optimism, and all will be known for about ten minutes before (or just after midnight) Central European Time.

At the stadium in Sao Paulo formal host of the semi-finals will be the Dutch who were on their way to the top four global team showed good form. In a group stage, they blew Spain 5-1 and won Australia (3-2) and Chile 2-0. Then, in the “knockout stage” beat Mexico and Costa Rica on penalties. Since the advent of Robin van Persie doubtful, fans “Oranje” will expect much from Arjen Robben, who scored three goals in this World Cup. Bayern Munich football player is aware that he will be up against a powerful team that does not depend solely on Lionel Messi.

– He is significant for the national team, but that does not mean that everything will depend only on him – said Robben,  about Messi spoke and Stefan de Vrij.

– I’m not afraid of anyone, not even Messi. I’ll be focused on him, but I’m not afraid of him.  I’m even very happy because I will play against him – said De Vrij.

Apart from the Netherlands players these days are a lot of stories about the selector Louis van Gall, and his timely changes. The last of which was discussed is that of the match with Costa Rica. Instead goalkeeper Jasper Silesen chance got Tim Krul, who was crucial to the penalty series. Foreign media have speculated that the starting lineup for “tulips” should look like Silesen, Vlaru, De Vrij, Martins Indi, Kuyt, Vajnaldum, Snyder, Blind, Robben, Van Persie and Depailler (if recovered). If the Dutch reached the finals it would be the fourth in the history of the world championships. For the trophy they fought in 1974, 1978. and 2010., but they never won.

On the other hand, Argentina has two titles (in 1978. and 1986),  and the final was last played in Italy 24 years ago. And what would be a joy for the “gauchos” when the “Golden Goddess” won on the ground of the old rival Brazil. Of course, most of the expected is from Messi. In order to achieve the glory of Diego Armando Maradona and complete the collection of trophies Barcelona’s ace will have to lead his team-mates to the final victory.

– For a player there is no greater success than to win the World Cup. Childhood dream never ends. I’ve asked my team-mates from Barcelona (Spain and representation) how it looks up when the cup is raised. They did not know how to explain it. We will do everything to make this dream come true, but first we have to reach the final – said Messi, to whom will supposedly in the starting lineup make company  Romero, Zabaleta, Demichelis, Garaj, Roho, Rodriguez, Gago, Herbs, Aguero and Higuain.

Marcos Rojo will be back from suspension, and the due goal against Belgium Gonzalo Higuain will probably get a chance to attack. Due to injury coach Alejandro Sabella will not be able to count on Angelo di Maria. When it comes to the Argentinians in the group they won Bosnia and Herzegovina (2-1), 1-0 Iran and Nigeria 3-2. Then they eliminated Switzerland and Belgium with 1:0 respectively.

Duel in Sao Paulo (22:00 Central European Time) will be the ninth in the history of mutual confrontation, and the advantage is on the side of the Dutch. They have four wins and Argentinians one. However, it should be said that the only victory worths gold, as it were in 1978. World Cup when they defeated in the final of the Dutch. Tonight will judge Turk Cuneyt Cakir.

Roben: They beat me like rugby players

The best footballer of the Netherlands in the World Cup Arjen Robben back on the criticism he receives from all sides because of his habit to simulate offenses, especially when he finds himself in the penalty box.

He’s angry because of such evaluations, Speedy offensive player after the match with Costa Rica and placement of “tulips” in the semi-finals had something to say to those who criticize:

– I’m bored with that sh … – Roben said, adding that it opponents do not save him at all in duels.

– Against Costa Rica they made ​​me stop by rugby tackle – he finished a story on this topic.

 

De Jong will misse the rest of the World Cup due to injury

Coach of the Dutch Louis Van Gaal in the following match on the World Cup will be deprived for help of a combat defensive midfielder Nigel de Jong, whose injuries he earned against Mexico is such that it will take two to four weeks for the healing.

De Jong was already out of the match against “sombreros” in the ninth minute .

– De Jong found tearing groin muscle. The estimate is that it will have to pause for two to four weeks. He will remain with the team in Brazil – was released from the “tulips” camp.

His absence commented Arjen Robben.

– Injury of De Jong is a heavy blow for us. But our strength lies in the fact that every player who enters the bench can maintain the quality of the game. Competition in the team is great no matter if an injury occurs – said the Dutch striker.

Netherlands will meet in the quarter-finals with Costa Rica.

World Cup: Schneider and Huntelaar prevent Mexicans to celebrate, the Netherlands in the quarterfinals

Netherlands football players are came in the World Cup as world vice-champions from South Africa, and in Brazil provided the quarterfinals. “Tulips” in the middle of eighth-finals of this year’s championship won by Mexico 2-1 after a big turnaround.

Mexicans took an advantage by Giovanni dos Santos, 48 minutes match played in Fortaleza, to shift brought Wesley Schneider and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar in the 88th and the fourth minute of stoppage. Huntelaar scored from the penalty spot after a penalty which was extorted Arjen Robben. Before that, Robben was twice outside the penalty area, but referee Pedro Proenca nothing gave. To qualify for the semi-finals the team of Louis van Gala have to fight with Costa Rica.