What I Hope to see; Spain v. Netherlands
by DisappointedLeafsFan on Jul 11, 2010 12:49 AM EDT
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After a rather slow start to the World Cup, this has shaped up to be a very entertaining World Cup, and has had it’s share of controversy. (I.e. England no goal vs. Germany, and Suarez hand ball saves game for Uruguay) After Spain suffered a disappointing opening game loss to Switzerland, they have pulled it together and with the help of goal leader David Villa, made it to the finals for the first time ever.
The Dutch had a pretty smooth ride to get to the finals, their biggest test was against Uruguay which they won fairly easily. So far they are unbeaten in the World Cup going 6-0-0. Spain’s road to the finals has been a little bumpy, as I stated before their opening game loss came as a shock to most. And they had to go through Portugal and the youthful German team to make it to the finals.
I must admit being an England fan I was disappointed to see them get kicked out but I enjoyed watching a great rivalry be renewed. I think if someone translates the Dutch anthem for the speedy Spaniards, then that will be a big enough spark to make this an even more exciting game. The beginning of the anthem goes like this "The King of Spain/I have always honoured/but then he executed a couple of counts, unfairly taxed us and persecuted Calvinists." All those actions led to the Dutch Revolution. If I was Spain I would settle this once and for all on the pitch Sunday.
Food for Thought:
- This game will mark the first time a European team wins when the World Cup isn’t being held in Europe.
- If Spain wins they will be the first team to win after losing their first game.
- It will be the first time either of these teams wins the World Cup
- This is the first time Spain has made it to the Semi’s and Finals.
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Viva la Roja!
hehe nice info about the Dutch anthem.
From the beginning of this World Cup Tournament, I found myself wishing the REAL Spanish World Cup Soccer team would show up and play ;-). All I can tell you was that by the end of the Swiss game all I could say was “stinking SWISS!” haha they made me angry.
I think the REAL Spanish World Cup team did show up against the Germans but I can’t help but wonder if I was putting unreasonable expectations on Spain to be flashy like Brazil. So yeah, mea culpa for not recognizing Spain’s strengths before the Germany game.
I expect another excellent game. I am curious to see how we dance around the dutch on the football field today.
This is the first time Spain has made it to the Semi’s and Finals.
yeah I keep noticing similarities between the Spanish World Cup Soccer team and the Houston, Texans (American football team here in Texas) stuff like “how do you manage to wrangle defeat from the jaws of victory?”
But I have a feeling this Spanish team has it together this time. I’m hoping my Texans will have it together later this year as well.
I don’t know if you got to read this article by Richard Farley
http://www.sbnation.com/2010/7/9/1561079/world-cup-2010-final-spain-preview-history-disappointment
But it was a very illuminating read for me.
I’m psyched for the World Cup!
Haha, I don’t follow the NFL too much but i’m very aware of the Houston Texans and their losing woes.
And thanks, I will check that out. Thanks for your reply. :)
by DisappointedLeafsFan on Jul 11, 2010 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
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