Uruguay vs Netherlands, WC Semi Final, Tuesday July 6th, RTE & ITV

pickarooney

Wes is trying on the boot for size!

Holland have conceded in 5 of their 6 games against not so great opposition - doesnt stand well for a game against Germany or Spain.

I'm prety sure they kept two clean sheets to start before conceding a late penalty in their last group game, and again when the game was over against Slovakia. Conceding to Brazil is no great shame.

redout

redout wrote: »

Holland have conceded in 5 of their 6 games against not so great opposition - doesnt stand well for a game against Germany or Spain.

I think Holland would beat Spain tbh.

Germany I'm not so sure about.

quarryman

nkay1985 wrote: »

Yeah I'm happy they've gotten another now. Wouldn't have liked the possibly controversial goal to decide it. Super header from Robben. Not sure Uruguay deserve to be two goals down.

Actually that's exactly what i want to happen. Dear Uruguay, welcome to Karma-land.

_Bella_

Forlans off?

Mars Bar

nkay1985 wrote: »

It wouldn't make a difference I don't think. He was in the path of the ball with the very real possibility of the ball hitting off him. Not that it matters a huge amount now I guess. I'm happy anyway - had the Dutch backed each way since before the world cup.

But if it hadn't been deflected...

Ah well, doesn't matter now as you say!

Xavi6

So long Diego, thanks for winning me a heap of money during the tournament.

bonerm

btw, we're 7mins away from history
this will be the first time a european team has ever won the WC outside of europe

inforfun

redout wrote: »

Holland have conceded in 5 of their 6 games against not so great opposition - doesnt stand well for a game against Germany or Spain.

Yeah...well... they won all 6.

qwertplaywert

Have to feel for Forlan, one of the few 'big' players to truely shine this tournament

Pro. F

Poor Diego, the dream is over.

redout

pickarooney wrote: »

Wes is trying on the boot for size!


I'm prety sure they kept two clean sheets to start before conceding a late penalty in their last group game.

ITV comm said they conceded every game bar the opener.

Just checked that and you are right - 2 clean sheets.

So what was it about the South American teams in this WC...

Pfffttt

ctrl-alt-delete

Pro. F wrote: »

Poor Diego, the dream is over.

Tony Gale was on SkySports News earlier saying he is still not convinced that Forlan is a top striker, due to his failure for Man Utd.

Laughable.

nkay1985

Anyone else feel we might be loking at a very different game if Suarez was available for Uruguay? The Dutch don't look in unbeatable at the back.

titan18

nkay1985 wrote: »

Anyone else feel we might be loking at a very different game if Suarez was available for Uruguay? The Dutch don't look in unbeatable at the back.

Missing Lugano or Fucile more imo.They haven't been great defensively tonight.Cacares in particular is a liability

_Bella_

Another avoided yellow for Bommel!

redout

nkay1985 wrote: »

Anyone else feel we might be loking at a very different game if Suarez was available for Uruguay? The Dutch don't look in unbeatable at the back.

They aint solid at the back but I dont think any team in the tournament is to be honest.

Germany and Spain will definitely give them plenty of problems.

I think I would favour Germany or Spain over Holland in a final.

Johner

Ugh I hate Van Bommel.

nkay1985

Van Bommel really is a filthbag.

CivilServant

LoL Van Bommel at it again

Degag

Poor old George mixing Robben up with van Persie....

_Bella_

3-2!

titan18

That was a very nice goal

nkay1985

Some goal.

Xavi6

Lovely goal

Johner

Forlan to get the equaliser! Oh wait....

Mars Bar

Nice shot! It should have been finished up the other end ages ago if Robben had his shooting boots on.

MagicMarker

I would love it if they score now... love it!!

Pro. F

ctrl-alt-delete wrote: »

Tony Gale was on SkySports News earlier saying he is still not convinced that Forlan is a top striker, due to his failure for Man Utd.

Laughable.

What an eejit

I hate van Bommel. I hope he gets sent off in the final

Wahay, G'wan the Uruguay.

TheMilkyPirate

score please god score!

George has lost it.

namloc1980

does van bommel actually have to critically injure someone to get a yellow card?

Ronan|Raven

Van Bommel must be laughing his ass off, he seems immune from getting booked.

_Bella_

FINALLY!

titan18

Finally

ctrl-alt-delete

Finally!

Mars Bar

Ronan|Raven wrote: »

Van Bommel must be laughing his ass off, he seems immune from getting booked.

Just as you say it...

Johner

VAN BOMMEL BOOKED WOO

cruiserweight

Van Bommel is finally booked in the 94th minute, he looks so suprised

CivilServant

_Bella_ wrote: »

FINALLY!

titan18 wrote: »

Finally

ctrl-alt-delete wrote: »

Finally!

_Bella_

Exciting finale!

namloc1980

it's a miracle.....van bommel got booked

SV

FINALLY!

mike65

Gazooks! :eek:

Johner

Good finish to it. Hit him!!

qwertplaywert

I wouldn't be surprised if Van Bommel didn't know what a fair tackle was.

Fair play to Holland, scary to think they have not even hit their peak.
Also fair play to Uraguay, had a great tourament.

titan18

Ah,was hoping Uruguay would get through.

nkay1985

Funny to see what Van Bommel got booked for in the end considering the dirt he was involved in all game.

Pauleta

BOOOOOOOOOOOO! :mad:

Would of been hilarious to see the Netherlands concede at the end after Van Bommel getting a minute added on. Hopefully Spain dont get through or we will have the 2 dirtiest teams in the tournament in the final.

inforfun

So... easy peasy