WC 2010 Part 2: Spain vs Holland

by GSC Fri Jun 13, 2014 7:57 pm

Could go either way for me, a cracker or a bore.

by westisbest Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:00 pm

c'mon Holland.

Especially big Ron Vlaar.

Flying the claret and blue flag.

Ooh ah Ron Vlaar, Very Happy

by The Special Juan Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:07 pm

I like Lawro - he doesn't give a toss and we know it.

by SirJohnnyEnglish Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:10 pm

Sneijder needed to do better with that

by Trebs Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:12 pm

Isn't Lawro retiring after the world cup?

by SirJohnnyEnglish Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:14 pm

Great tackle from Vlaar of all people!

by The Special Juan Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:14 pm

Think he is trebs.

by skyeman Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:15 pm

onlytreblewinners wrote:Isn't Lawro retiring after the world cup?

Not sure on Lawro, but Hansen is.

by GSC Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:16 pm

onlytreblewinners wrote:Isn't Lawro retiring after the world cup?

I hope so, it was Hanson who stepped down post PL.

The Beeb has been in need of freshening up. Hopefully the charisma free district of Rio is not a part of it.

by Fernando Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:26 pm

Penalty Spain - Looks dubious.

by Trebs Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:26 pm

Stonewall penalty for me.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:27 pm

Loving Lawro tonight. He just doesnt give a Poopie about what he says.

Good pen, good call by the ref too

by skyeman Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:27 pm

He was already going down.

by SirJohnnyEnglish Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:28 pm

Agree with Trebs. Only minor contact but it was enough. Stupid challenge

by Trebs Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:30 pm

I'm wondering if I can make chilli with rice in half time if I'm quick.

by Dave. Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:37 pm

Actually,I think Rio has been a great pundit so far.

by Dave. Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:39 pm

And great to see local company Moy Park at the World Cup. There's more to NI meat than George Best's Cookstown sausages.

by westisbest Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:42 pm

SirJohnnyEnglish wrote:Great tackle from Vlaar of all people!

Hmm, you say that as if he is a bad player.

Decent player, just playing in a poor team.
And with Clark/Baker by his side, well, enough said on those two.

by SirJohnnyEnglish Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:44 pm

Lovely goal

by Trebs Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:44 pm

Get in! What a goal and wins me my bet of both teams to score in first half - 8/1 bet in play.

by Fernando Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:45 pm

1-1 RVP very good header and excellent ball in.

by kingraf Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:45 pm

that is mesmerising. What a goal

by skyeman Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:45 pm

What a pass and RVP you beauty clap

by skyeman Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:46 pm

onlytreblewinners wrote:Get in! What a goal and wins me my bet of both teams to score in first half - 8/1 bet in play.

Get in.

by westisbest Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:47 pm

Get in. Great goal. RVP at his best

And my takeaway has arrived. Very Happy

by Guest Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:47 pm

Beautiful header and great improv there by RVP.

by skyeman Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:47 pm

Deffo not a borefest!!

by kingraf Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:48 pm

high five fails shown in slow mo always make me laugh. Absolutely no contact on that one.

by The Special Juan Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:50 pm

Oh Robin van Persie!

by westisbest Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:51 pm

Didn't want half time to come.

Even more so with these 4 clowns.

by Mad for Chelsea Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:56 pm

another very good game so far (didn't watch Cameroon-Mexico but Brazil-Croatia was very good), intriguing tactical battle, and some really gorgeous long passes, two of which led to goals. Thought it was a penalty personally, minimal contact but enough to bring him down.

Let's hope this one steers clear of controversy, eh?

by Duty281 Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:02 pm

Spain living dangerously with this high line, but I still think their superior quality and experience will win through in the second half.

by Fernando Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:10 pm

Holland 2-1 - Robben

by Guest Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:10 pm

Wow! Great finish.

by westisbest Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:10 pm

Wooooooooooooooooo.

Robben a genius.

by skyeman Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:11 pm

Cut Spain open like a matador. Another good goal.

by Fernando Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:12 pm

Diego Costa with the headbutt on Martins Indi.

by Duty281 Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:12 pm

Fantastic finish! Delighted for the Netherlands.

by westisbest Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:13 pm

If they weren't on the football pitch, Costa would have his a55 handed to him.

Should be off.

by skyeman Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:13 pm

Duty281 wrote:Spain living dangerously with this high line, but I still think their superior quality and experience will win through in the second half.

Could do, but just got a tad harder.

by Fernando Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:14 pm

westisbest wrote:If they weren't on the football pitch, Costa would have his a55 handed to him.

Should be off.

Martins Indi looked like his wanted to knock him out when having a debate with the ref Laugh

by kingraf Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:14 pm

What Zidane would have given for a ref this kind to headbutters.

by Duty281 Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:16 pm

skyeman wrote:
Duty281 wrote:Spain living dangerously with this high line, but I still think their superior quality and experience will win through in the second half.

Could do, but just got a tad harder.

I've always said Spain have a weak defence!

England would beat them - Spain don't have a prayer against pace and set-pieces.

by skyeman Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:16 pm

1st red of the WC coming up?

by SirJohnnyEnglish Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:17 pm

Unlucky son

by Fernando Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:18 pm

Dutch starting to carve Spain apart, RVP Hits the bar.

by skyeman Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:18 pm

Duty281 wrote:
skyeman wrote:
Duty281 wrote:Spain living dangerously with this high line, but I still think their superior quality and experience will win through in the second half.

Could do, but just got a tad harder.

I've always said Spain have a weak defence!

England would beat them - Spain don't have a prayer against pace and set-pieces.

First goals they have let in, in 7 months?

by kingraf Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:19 pm

The Dutch are irresistible tonight. My Dutch grandfather would be happy to know I'm supporting die Oranje

by Fernando Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:20 pm

De Guzman off
Wijnaldum on

Pedro On
Fernando Torres On

Diego Costa Off
Xabi Alonso Off

by Duty281 Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:21 pm

skyeman wrote:
Duty281 wrote:
skyeman wrote:
Duty281 wrote:Spain living dangerously with this high line, but I still think their superior quality and experience will win through in the second half.

Could do, but just got a tad harder.

I've always said Spain have a weak defence!

England would beat them - Spain don't have a prayer against pace and set-pieces.

First goals they have let in, in 7 months?

Only three games, though, in those seven months - El Salvador and Bolivia being two of their opponents.

by Sponsored content