Well, "we" made it to the quarter finals

[Hans Deventer]

We'll either face Chile or Brazil. Likely the latter, we'll see tonight.

So far the general opinion is that the Dutch aren't playing the greatest football, but we do win our games and the only goals against us were penalties so that's not bad either.
All the same, the next game we'll need to play at a higher level to have a chance against Brazil (or Chile, for if they'll beat the Brazilians they must have a great team).

For a view of the so called "orange madness", see http://www.nu.nl/slideshow/1881265/popup.html

[Ryan Scott]

Chile won South American qualifying and Brazil has a weaker team than in past Cups. These quarterfinals matches will be fun to watch. Whoever the Netherlands play, it should be a great match, as will Germany and Argentina.

It must be nice to have Robben back on the pitch.

[Shea Zellweger]

Chile won South American qualifying and Brazil has a weaker team than in past Cups.

Then Chile must be incredibly weak, based on the current game I'm watching :D.

[Hans Deventer]

Then Chile must be incredibly weak, based on the current game I'm watching :D.

I don't know but the Brazilians didn't give much away and they only need a small gap to score. The Dutch will have to play better than they did so far to beat them. The one advantage is that we won't underestimate Brazil, which is one of our 'great' weaknesses. I'm quite sure they'll go for it 110%, the question will be, is that enough?


It must be nice to have Robben back on the pitch.

It definitely is. He seems to be very important for the team. I also think we have a good keeper. He did well.

[Ryan Scott]

I don't know but the Brazilians didn't give much away and they only need a small gap to score. The Dutch will have to play better than they did so far to beat them. The one advantage is that we won't underestimate Brazil, which is one of our 'great' weaknesses. I'm quite sure they'll go for it 110%, the question will be, is that enough?

Brazil hasn't played a squad yet with such a strong counter attack. Portugal has only Ronaldo to create space and make runs. Holland has a scoring contingent almost as good as Brazil's. I think the real trick will be whether the midfielders from both sides can provide both offensive and defensive support necessary to win. Brazil likes to press forward and put pressure on the defense, but that could really backfire against the Dutch.