Netherlands v USA

[TeaCider]

Who we wanting to win?

It'd be nice to see a traditional powerhouse knocked out, but my biggest fear in football is America properly getting in to it and "ruining" it like the Olympics.

Genuinely don't know myself.

 

[goalscrounger]

The locals don't feel they have much chance as they don't think they can score goals. A lot riding on Pulisic and his fitness today.

 

[Centralscrutinizer]

I fancy the USA for this one. Not a fan of Van Gaals brand of dull football.

 

[since1970]

Pulisic has been excellent throughout so far.

Way to go Yoooooooooo S A!

 

[TeaCider]

I've got a sneaking suspicion for the USA too.

Looked decent in the groups.

 

[TeaCider]

Big chance for Pulisic there.

 

[goalscrounger]

The locals don't feel they have much chance as they don't think they can score goals. A lot riding on Pulisic and his fitness today.

See what I mean!!

 

[TeaCider]

1-0 Netherlands, through Depay.

Great goal, their first attack.

Shame for the Americans, they started very well.

 

[BiggEggo]

Money on NL so no room for any underdog sentiment. Same with next game.

 

[exiledinboro]

Holland to win. USA have been poor this tournament

 

[Benjiboy]

USA rely on mistakes/ press , dutch not getting suckered into it play on break drag usa out when it suits , look comfortable 1 up. Totally controlled by LVG

 

[TeaCider]

The Dutch are growing in to it now.

 

[TeaCider]

Bit of a crap match actually, bring back the group stage!

 

[WindyNook]

Brilliant tactically by Van Gaal. Sucking all the pace out of the USA.
Hitting on the break when they can. Fantastic move for the goal.
DeRoon having a canny game. VanDyke hasn't broken into a trot.
Are almost looks like a defender!
Can the USA up it in the second half? They showed a bit in the last 5minutes.
Oh dear was just about to post this when 2-0
I go back to my first sentence

 

[Benjiboy]

USA rely on mistakes/ press , dutch not getting suckered into it play on break drag usa out when it suits , look comfortable 1 up. Totally controlled by LVG

Bit like that

 

[Centralscrutinizer]

USA just starting to give it a go and the match shaping up nicely then BOOM and 2nd goal for the Dutch. Could be all over I think.

 

[Pak_Doo_Ik]

Wow this can’t be right cos I’ve been told the USA are a good team and that most teams would struggle to break them down

 

[exiledinboro]

How much space for that goal

 

[TheBoroBuzzard]

This game is showing how much Van Gaal is more tactically astute that Southgate. This is how we should have approached the USA game last week.

 

[Ravshoutsatbeck]

Boring to watch but clever by the Dutch.

Allow the other team all the possession. Attack only on opposition mistakes. Be clinical.

But... it is working.

Three Dutch attacks and two goals.

The US don't have enough class to break them down.