The semi-final duels at the 20th FIFA World Cup in Brazil become a duel between South America and Europe. 24 hours later it will come to the second South America-Europe duel between Argentina and Holland. Argentina could again celebrate a semi finals for the first time in 24 years, had in the quarter-finals runner-up Holland far more trouble than expected and could only happy in a penalty shootout sensation prevail team Costa Rica. Although both Argentina and Holland have several top stars in the series, the game runs when both teams nearly only about each player. When the Albiceleste is the four-time world soccer player Lionel Messi and. In Holland, Arjen Robben is the heart. The winger is in the form of his life and also against Costa Rica has always been starting point for dangerous situations. What top star can play next Sunday at the world-famous Maracanã Stadium for the title? The second semifinal in Sao Paulo begins Wednesday at 22: 00 CEST. Bet on Holland vs Argentina
Argentina soccer team statistics and current form
For 24 years, Argentina had to wait for this moment. Since the World Cup 1990 in Italy Argentina could never qualify for the semi-final. Alejandro Sabella’s team could reach this point. But it’s not still long the end of the trip. The Gauchos were already before the tournament starts of one of the favourite for the title. For Argentina, the climatic conditions certainly are an advantage over Europeans, with Lionel Messi, it also has the best players in the world in its own ranks and otherwise quite a few top players cavort in the squad of the Albiceleste. But in recent years Argentina had a terrific team. Often, the neutral observers but had the feeling that eleven individual athletes stand on the playing field and no team. After the bitter elimination against Germany four years ago, Maradonna ended the era. With the 59-year-old Alejandro Sabella, a successor was found. Sabella played 1983 itself four times for the Argentina national team. Bet on Holland vs Argentina
For 24 years, Argentina had to wait for this moment. Since the World Cup 1990 in Italy Argentina could never qualify for the semi-final. Alejandro Sabella’s team could reach this point. But it’s not still long the end of the trip. The Gauchos were already before the tournament starts of one of the favourite for the title. For Argentina, the climatic conditions certainly are an advantage over Europeans, with Lionel Messi, it also has the best players in the world in its own ranks and otherwise quite a few top players cavort in the squad of the Albiceleste. But in recent years Argentina had a terrific team. Often, the neutral observers but had the feeling that eleven individual athletes stand on the playing field and no team. After the bitter elimination against Germany four years ago, Maradonna ended the era. With the 59-year-old Alejandro Sabella, a successor was found. Sabella played 1983 itself four times for the Argentina national team. Bet on Holland vs Argentina
And although it remains in the semi-final he is not without controversy. In many places it is rumored that he is actually only the puppet and Lionel Messi is the real leader of the team. The occurrence in the first group game against World Cup debutant Bosnia was a reason to do so. After the Gauchos began with an unusual chain of five who was to see much in the game. Lionel Messi could make then Sabella at half-time, to do more for the offensive. Finally, many world famous Argentine players because of their offensive game have become at all famous. Sabella obeyed Messi and changed its system. In the group stage, there were three victories for Argentina, really playful strong performances were not to see. But once again, Messi took the chestnuts out of the fire. With four goals in the group stage, he contributed a large part to the rise in the Knockout phase.
Against the Swiss confederates, Argentina struggled a long time. In the first half the Switzerland was closer to the 1-0 as Argentina. But at the latest in the second half, Argentina was then much stronger. Against a compact standing Swiss defense but no techniques and had to go to the extension. Everything with a penalty shoot-out was expecting was the large presence of Messi. Ball loss of the Swiss on the halfway line, an inimitable Sprint by Messi, perfect template on di Maria, and the consummate against Benaglio’s direction. Dark horses Belgium was waiting in the quarter-finals. Gonzalo Higuain scored the 1-0 after just seven minutes. His first World Cup goal was finally enough for a narrow victory. In the last 20 minutes, Belgium strong offensive laced a while Argentina, found but no compelling opportunities. Such a left just before the end when he failed in the 1-to-1 against Courtois Messi. But it had no more effect. Argentina is in the semi-final, will be deprived but Angel di Maria. Real Madrid winger picked up a hamstring and had to be replaced after 30 minutes. For him, Enzo Perez (Benfica Lisbon) will play well again. Marcos Rojo (left-back) returns, however, after his yellow lock in the team and takes over the position of Basanta there.
Argentina lineups
Romero – Rojo, Garay, Fernandez, Zabaleta – Biglia, Mascherano, Perez – Messi – Higuain, Aguero Bet on Holland vs Argentina
Romero – Rojo, Garay, Fernandez, Zabaleta – Biglia, Mascherano, Perez – Messi – Higuain, Aguero Bet on Holland vs Argentina
Argentina previous soccer games
16.06.2014 Argentina – Bosnia 2-1
21.06.2014 Argentina – Iran 1-0
25.06.2014 Nigeria – Argentina 2-3
01.07.2014 Argentina – Switzerland 1-0
05.07.2014 Argentina – Belgium 1-0
16.06.2014 Argentina – Bosnia 2-1
21.06.2014 Argentina – Iran 1-0
25.06.2014 Nigeria – Argentina 2-3
01.07.2014 Argentina – Switzerland 1-0
05.07.2014 Argentina – Belgium 1-0
Holland statistics & current form
Hardly anyone would have the 2010 Vice World Champion expected a similar Hussar ride this year. Before the beginning of the finals, the home fans not even believed in a progressing in the group stage. Louis van Gaal is so often as controversial. The party beast is certainly a trainer who over and over again will split the fan bearings. But the success proves him right. There are actually only three top stars in the squad. In addition to Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie and Wesley Sneijder this predicate. The remaining players are largely in the domestic Eredivisie under contract and at the beginning of the career. But now a huge euphoria reigns in Holland again. The second World Cup finals in series is within reach. It has started with the removal of still world champion Spain. Despite a 0-1 backlog could disenchant Spain and send home with 5-1. After a narrow victory against strong fighting Australian, there was the head to head for top spot with Chile in the last group game. To Brazil in the second round out of the way to go, was called lose it prohibited. Also the third game could thanks to two Joker goals to decide and to survive the much-quoted group of death without loss of points.
Hardly anyone would have the 2010 Vice World Champion expected a similar Hussar ride this year. Before the beginning of the finals, the home fans not even believed in a progressing in the group stage. Louis van Gaal is so often as controversial. The party beast is certainly a trainer who over and over again will split the fan bearings. But the success proves him right. There are actually only three top stars in the squad. In addition to Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie and Wesley Sneijder this predicate. The remaining players are largely in the domestic Eredivisie under contract and at the beginning of the career. But now a huge euphoria reigns in Holland again. The second World Cup finals in series is within reach. It has started with the removal of still world champion Spain. Despite a 0-1 backlog could disenchant Spain and send home with 5-1. After a narrow victory against strong fighting Australian, there was the head to head for top spot with Chile in the last group game. To Brazil in the second round out of the way to go, was called lose it prohibited. Also the third game could thanks to two Joker goals to decide and to survive the much-quoted group of death without loss of points.
With Mexico an unpleasant opponent waited in the first Knockout game and the Central Americans were a worthy opponent. Holland joined immensely hard and then also was 0-1 behind. Again, the offensive failed because of the strong goalkeeper Ochoa. As already no one expected more with Holland Wesley Sneijder pulled off after a short avoided corner and scored in the last minute of normal time compensation. But that was not all – seal went through on the side and provoked a foul. He waited and waited – until Mexico Captain Rafa Marquez has put the foot and seals dropped in his familiar way. The referee whistled the controversial penalty in the 93rd minute in fact and Joker Klaas Jan Huntelaar secured the victory with a penalty of the Oranje. Bet on Holland vs Argentina
The Holland squad seemed to have the easiest opponent in the quarter final with Costa Rica. The Los Ticos were the big sensation and they wanted to keep in the game with a very defensive style of play. In the first round, Holland had still some chances in the second then not more. Also it was fortunate that the Uzbek referee whistled not foul penalty after rüdem upgrade by Bruno Martins INDI. It went into overtime after 90 scoreless minutes. The Oranje squeezed still on goal, but Costa Rica got repeatedly counter-attacking opportunities. There are not a scoring yet. Van Gaal grabbed in the 119th minute, then to an unusual measure, he moved from goalkeeper Cillessen and it brought Newcastle legionnaire Tim Krul. The 1.88-metre Krul then with two held penalties also became the winner of the match. It is worth mentioning that Krul was at all five penalties in the right corner.
Van Gaal once more proved a lucky hand. After he was criticized for his unconventional 5-3-2 system prior to the tournament, this is now more and more generic. In possession of the ball of the opponent you want to get from a safe defensive, in private possession system is fast from the 5-3-2 a 3-5-2 system. The two outside defenders slide forward and to turn in the offensive. A system which requires enormous legwork.
Holland lineups
Cillessen – Martins indi, Vlaar, de Vrij – blind, Wijnaldum, Sneijder, Kuyt – Depay, van Persie, Robben Bet on Holland vs Argentina
Cillessen – Martins indi, Vlaar, de Vrij – blind, Wijnaldum, Sneijder, Kuyt – Depay, van Persie, Robben Bet on Holland vs Argentina
Holland previous soccer games
13.06.2014 Spain – Holland 1-5
18.06.2014 Australia – Netherlands 2-3
23.06.2014 Holland – Chile 2-0
29.06.2014 Holland – Mexico 2-1
05.07.2014 Holland – Costa Rica 0-0
13.06.2014 Spain – Holland 1-5
18.06.2014 Australia – Netherlands 2-3
23.06.2014 Holland – Chile 2-0
29.06.2014 Holland – Mexico 2-1
05.07.2014 Holland – Costa Rica 0-0
Argentina vs. Holland head to head
A total of eight times the national teams of Argentina and Holland faced already. In addition to four friendly matches (last time in February 2003), there were four duels at World Cup soccer games. The Gauchos never prevailed at the friendship games. In addition to two victories for Oranje, there were even two draw. Also in the four duels at a World Cup, the Europeans have the nose front. The Netherlands won the World Cup in the group stage in 1974 and 1998 in the second round against Argentina. Eight years ago in Germany, they parted with a goalless draw. A very important, however, was the only victory of Argentina against Holland. 1978 at the Home World Cup prevailed in overtime with a 3-1 the House of Lords and won the first World Championship title. Mario Kempes was a double pack for the match winner.
A total of eight times the national teams of Argentina and Holland faced already. In addition to four friendly matches (last time in February 2003), there were four duels at World Cup soccer games. The Gauchos never prevailed at the friendship games. In addition to two victories for Oranje, there were even two draw. Also in the four duels at a World Cup, the Europeans have the nose front. The Netherlands won the World Cup in the group stage in 1974 and 1998 in the second round against Argentina. Eight years ago in Germany, they parted with a goalless draw. A very important, however, was the only victory of Argentina against Holland. 1978 at the Home World Cup prevailed in overtime with a 3-1 the House of Lords and won the first World Championship title. Mario Kempes was a double pack for the match winner.
Argentina vs. Holland prediction
Usually only little things decide in a World Cup semi-final. Now will also be important there, who can deal with the pressure. The Netherlands van Gaal over a team, which consists almost solely of young spunden and who are confronted with such a situation for the first time was four years ago but now has already in this situation. In addition, the defensive of the Oranje is anything but world class. Cillessen could not so far always convincing. While Martins indi, de Vrij and Vlaar must deal first with Gonzalo Higuain, Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero. Argentina’s defense was also always laughed at, but was it the hardness test against Belgium and could withstand the pressure of the Red Devils. In addition, not had one in the extension and could save forces. Argentina had more recovery time, no extension in the feet, and all in all more quality. The Gauchos get beating Holland in the regular season and rejoice in the finals. Bet on Holland vs Argentina
Usually only little things decide in a World Cup semi-final. Now will also be important there, who can deal with the pressure. The Netherlands van Gaal over a team, which consists almost solely of young spunden and who are confronted with such a situation for the first time was four years ago but now has already in this situation. In addition, the defensive of the Oranje is anything but world class. Cillessen could not so far always convincing. While Martins indi, de Vrij and Vlaar must deal first with Gonzalo Higuain, Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero. Argentina’s defense was also always laughed at, but was it the hardness test against Belgium and could withstand the pressure of the Red Devils. In addition, not had one in the extension and could save forces. Argentina had more recovery time, no extension in the feet, and all in all more quality. The Gauchos get beating Holland in the regular season and rejoice in the finals. Bet on Holland vs Argentina
