Wasn't the same statement true for Spain, as well, before the Euros? I know that it's a convenient "truth" to use... but eventually, when all the rot from the previous regime is gone, and a whole new group assembled from the youth of ANOTHER generation takes its place... you really should take a look at the situation from another perspective. You would think that Spain should have provided you with that very fresh perspective.
Another thing... beyond talent... is the draw. Spain would be my favourite but they have a potentially difficult draw. Holland... not so much.
Holland should... and will win this World Cup. Remember my advice in your pools. You can thank me later.
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And lookie, lookie who are in the Finals...
I hope someone followed my sage advice. But, whether you like their style or not, damn... the Spanish looked amazing. Maybe the best display of total team skill that I've seen in a long time. You always see teams display great skill but it's usually against a team that is not on the same level. Against a soon to be dominant German team... that was pretty special. And, imo, they dominated without even using one of their most gifted players in Fabregas (it's a farce that this guy is sitting on the bench. He starts for ANY other team in the world. Spain only came on against Paraguay after he was FINALLY allowed to remove the pine from his ass! Is he the only guy playing in the Premiership? Hmmmm...).
Off my soapbox...
The Dutch play a similar, possibly more aggresive game, but it's going to be an extremely tough matchup. They're going to need to be much more physical and make the Spaniards pay for their pretty passes. It's surprising that Germany didn't really push that envelope. Two elite ball control teams.... Should be a good game... with the possibility of being a truly great one if the Dutch can push Spain around and maintain a fair percentage of control. Can't wait...!
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