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[Gummifaust]

HOLLAAAAAAAAAAAAAND

EINS

DEUTSCHLAAAAAAAAND

NULL!!!!!

Is this bizarro world?

 

[Phantast2k]

Everyone (every nation) dives. The over-dramatization is still more prevalent amongt the Southern European teams/nations, or so it seems to me.
And, of course, we have certain players who tend to dive more. In the game NED-GER Robben is one of such players.

/edit

thats what i meant, the irony that would come with such a goal after he single-handedly started demolishing the Allianz Arena with all of his shots into the stands but most likely he'll just be diving all over the pitch and spend most of his time one the ground... athletically he shouldnt stand a chance against Boateng, even if he catches him out of position Boateng should be able to catch up again.

But Lahm will probably defend against him and as shitty as Lahm has been in the first game. Nani > Robben so it should be fine.

 

[Linius]

We're coming for you Germany!

 

[Nyx]

Talking about Schwalbes, that Czech dude yesterday... (Jaricek?)

Disgusting.

 

[Baconsaurus Rex]

Talking about Schwalbes, that Czech dude yesterday... (Jaricek?)

Disgusting.

Samaras' schwalbe was even worse

 

[Rocket Scientist]

Guys come on... Same page...

 

[fuenf]

Everyone (every nation) dives. The over-dramatization is still more prevalent amongt the Southern European teams/nations, or so it seems to me.
And, of course, we have certain players who tend to dive more. In the game NED-GER Robben is one of such players.

To be fair Özil put on a diving / crying clinic against Bayern too, but i guess that's to be expected. What pissed me of about Robben is how easily he goes to ground, it often seems like he doesnt even try to beat his opposing player anymore, one sneeze and he's down. Yeah Ronaldo, Ribery & co dive a lot, too but for them it seems more of a tactical option than standard procedure.

But Lahm will probably defend against him and as shitty as Lahm has been in the first game. Nani > Robben so it should be fine.

Ah fuck, i always forget that our coach prefers Lahm as LB. But you are right, a right-footed Lahm could really benefit against Robben.

 

[Linius]

Guys come on... Same page...

My pages only have 50 posts on them. Only saw it just now -_-'

Won't happen again

 

[Phantast2k]

To be fair Özil put on a diving / crying clinic against Bayern too, but i guess that's to be expected. What pissed me of about Robben is how easily he goes to ground, it often seems like he doesnt even try to beat his opposing player anymore, one sneeze and he's down. Yeah Ronaldo, Ribery & co dive a lot, too but for them it seems more of a tactical option than standard procedure.

Well, they rather try to get pens/free kicks in dangerous places while Robben also trolls all over the pitch, lol

 

[TCRS]

Samaras' schwalbe was even worse

 

[fuenf]

argh not THAT game again. gif is hilarious, though..

 

[swordfishtrombones]

Well, they rather try to get pens/free kicks in dangerous places while Robben also trolls all over the pitch, lol

Dude, that's just like ballet, beautiful! Love how fast he gets back up.

 

[HollovVpo1nt]

I'm worried about the Dutch formation..

 

[Hoo-doo]

Any idea at how much fan representation we'll see from the dutch and german supporters tonight? I want to see that entire stadium painted orange.

 

[Wes]

Today, we are all Danish and Dutch.

 

[fuenf]

I'm worried about the Dutch formation..

It'll be funny to see van Marwijk crack under the pressure and change his team. His formation against Denmark would've been ideal against Germany, might not be pretty but it would do the job and given them their best chance to win. Any more attacking formation really helps Germany out a lot.

 

[Kabouter]

I'm worried about the Dutch formation..

http://www.nu.nl/sport/2834055/afellay-of-kuijt-laatste-vraagteken-bij-oranje.html
Yes.
(Mathijsen in for Vlaar, possibly Afellay out for Kuyt. No other changes.)

 

[Linius]

Any idea at how much fan representation we'll see from the dutch and german supporters tonight? I want to see that entire stadium painted orange.

De Telegraaf reported that 10.000 Dutch fans will be in the stadium today.

 

[Kurtofan]

Denmark has to win!!!

 

[The perfect Dark]

Today, we are all Danish and Dutch.

 

[Pachimari]

Denmark has to win!!!

We'll win 2-1, but seriously, I'm nervous about Portugal, they are stronger than when we beat them and we really have to win this match to go through.

 

[Arjen]

http://www.nu.nl/sport/2834055/afellay-of-kuijt-laatste-vraagteken-bij-oranje.html
Yes.
(Mathijsen in for Vlaar, possibly Afellay out for Kuyt. No other changes.)

GODDAMNIT, wel Robben to the left then at least

 

[Kiraly]

I can't wait till kick-off, what is worth doing at the moment anyways!

 

[HarryHengst]

http://www.nu.nl/sport/2834055/afellay-of-kuijt-laatste-vraagteken-bij-oranje.html
Yes.
(Mathijsen in for Vlaar, possibly Afellay out for Kuyt. No other changes.)

van Persie as striker? Welp, fuck that, not even going to watch the match. Not like we will win because we wont score.

 

[Linius]

Never tought I would say this, but I really hope that Portugal will win tonight

Preferably by one to zero.

 

[Ushojax]

Damn, VDV is coming out swinging:

"Of course Germany have a decent squad, but if I have to name their genuinely good players I can only come up with three - Mesut Ozil, Mario Gotze and Bastian Schweinsteiger.

 

[Kiraly]

Shots fired

 

[norinrad]

Why does this arrogant coach of ours still refuse to play KJH? It just puzzles my mind. he's far more Prolific than van Persie

The Germans are going to have a field day with Mathijsen, he's useless

 

[Hammer24]

Nice duel upcoming!

 

[Kjellson]

It's gonna be fun seeing Holland lose today.

 

[ThaneKrios]

Today, we are all Danish and Dutch.

 

[Kiraly]

It's gonna be fun seeing Holland lose today.

I don't know what you're talking about

 

[The perfect Dark]

Damn, VDV is coming out swinging:

lol what

 

[norinrad]

I really hate VdV, i really do,

After the Danish defeat he went on about 1988, right there i just wanted to punch him in the nose.

 

[neorej]

http://www.nu.nl/sport/2834055/afellay-of-kuijt-laatste-vraagteken-bij-oranje.html
Yes.
(Mathijsen in for Vlaar, possibly Afellay out for Kuyt. No other changes.)

German reaction:

 

[fuenf]

http://www.nu.nl/sport/2834055/afellay-of-kuijt-laatste-vraagteken-bij-oranje.html
Yes.
(Mathijsen in for Vlaar, possibly Afellay out for Kuyt. No other changes.)

Ah fuck knew all these funny formations you guys suggested were to good to be true. You do know that our team is basically Bayern, right? It's impossible for Löw to get the "Bayern"-system out of the players in such a short time. So let's look back at last season, which were the teams that troubled Bayern the most? Strong defensive teams with a fast paced counter-attack. Add that Marc van Bommel and de Jong can easily disrupt the gameflow of Özil (the only player that really adds a different flavour to the national team, compared to Bayern), it makes sense for van Marwijk to stick to his system.

There is just no way the Netherlands would win a shoot-out style match against Germany, Germany's defense / goalkeeper are to strong for that too happen and the Netherland's defense would be extremely weak with just one or no holding midfielder.

edit: In short: Get Germany to play reactive football and you are in for a whole lot of trouble, trust me.

 

[Divius]

All this talking/taunting/analyzing before the match.. all that matters in those 90 minutes on the pitch.

 

[neorej]

All this talking/taunting/analyzing before the match.. all that matters in those 90 minutes on the pitch.

no. All that matters are the last 5 minutes where the Germans score the winning goal.

 

[Chuckie]

German reaction:

Appearantly not

Ah fuck knew all these funny formations you guys suggested were to good to be true. .

 

[BrokenEchelon]

So many hopes and dreams will be crushed.

I look forward to watching the Netherlands remain at an impressive 0 points after today.

 

[Firemind]

It's not like the German papers feel threatened by the Dutch either. Arrogance for the lose. Six hours until meltdown.

 

[Funky Papa]

Nice duel upcoming!

No way Holland is winning with such ridiculous wooden shoes.

 

[The perfect Dark]

man I'm not able to do anything. Just waiting for the first match to begin (Denmark - Portugal) and checking the clock every five minutes

 

[Nyx]

Merkel dressed like this today, lol.

 

[Danielsan]

Figured an avatar adjustment was appropriate for today.

 

[fuenf]

That's because she knows Germany will win and just doesnt give a fuck!

 

[Hoo-doo]

Merkel dressed like this today, lol.

She knows.

 

[Funky Papa]

Netherlands to be rescued within a month.

 

[Hoo-doo]

Also, where are the match-predicting animals at? I always love to hear their input on things.

 

[Divius]

Figured an avatar adjustment was appropriate for today.

For a sec I thought JB announced a new EP or something

Spoiler

No I didn't