Tag Archives: Holland

Iniesta is class incarnate

Posted on July 12, 2010 by

Here’s the winning goal (it won’t embed): I wish the clip started ten seconds earlier. I’d already expressed shock at the introduction of Navas for Pedro but it was true that Spain were really lacking width due to the natural … Continue reading →

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The Final: keys for both teams

Posted on July 11, 2010 by

Quick post before the kickoff… For Holland: 1. Test Casillas. People keep insisting Casillas is still one of the best. I haven’t seen that. He’s rarely been tested and I blame him for the goal against the Swiss. You can’t … Continue reading →

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Fragile Brazil go out

Posted on July 2, 2010 by

It all started so well. Both for me and Brazil. Woke up and was out the door in plenty of time. No traffic getting downtown. Parking spot right outside the Library Square Pub (free street parking before 9am!). Meet up … Continue reading →

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Get a grip: Martin Skrtel

Posted on June 28, 2010 by

In today’s game against the Netherlands (who really should only be called Holland when it comes to the World Cup), Martin Skrtel’s Slovakia were down 1-0. In the 83rd minute, the VanBrockhorst takes a throw in up the line to … Continue reading →

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