Jun 13 2008
Euro 2008 Match Prediction: Netherlands-France
2008 is the year of “ORANGE”
Victory in tournament opener gives the Netherlands a superb chance of progressing from the ‘Group of Death’. The discipline, speed, precision and skill from the Orange were indicative of a side with the quality capable of winning the tournament. Netherlands entire midfield unit must be saluted. With the absent of the Flying man – Arjen Robben, the team still fly. Rafael van der Vaart pulled the strings to excellence. Wesley Sneijder was at times magnificent with his direct running, skilful dribbling and of course his brilliant finish to score the 2nd score against Italy. De Jong and Orlando Engelaar – the defensive midfield is put on a domineering performance.
FORM GUIDE
Netherlands
06/02/08 - Croatia 0-3 Netherlands (Friendly)
26/03/08 - Austria 3-4 Netherlands (Friendly)
24/05/08 - Netherlands 3-0 Ukraine (Friendly)
29/05/08 - Netherland 1-1 Denmark (Friendly)
01/06/08 - Netherlands 2-0 Wales (Friendly)
09/06/08 - Netherlands 3-0 Italy (Euro2008, Group Stage)
France
06/02/08 - Spain 1-0 France (Friendly)
26/03/08 - France 1-0 England (Friendly)
27/05/08 - France 2-0 Ecuador (Friendly)
31/05/08 - France 0-0 Paraguay (Friendly)
03/06/08 - France 1-0 Colombia (Friendly)
09/06/08 - France 0-0 Romania (Euro2008, Group Stage)
Netherland’s Line Up:
Predicted Starting Eleven: Van der Sar; Van Bronckhorst, Boulahrouz, Ooijer, Mathijsen; de Jong, Engelaar, van der Vaart, Sneijder, Kuyt; Van Nistlerooy
France’s Line Up:
Predicted Starting Eleven: Coupet; Clerc, Abidal, Gallas, Thuram; Toulalan, Nasri, Makélélé, Ribéry; Henry, Benzema
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Netherlands - Wesley Sneijder
I’m desperate to see he fly again.
France - Thierry Henry
A back injury may be obstructing the forward a little however he is the man that the Dutch defence should pay attention to as the France front man has scored 44 international goals in 100 matches, which is a remarkable return, however he has not yet registered against the Netherlands. Can he break his duck against the orange tonight?
My Prediction
“To attack or not to attack” it is a question inside Raymond Domenech head. If he chooses to take up the defensive approach that they played against Romania they may well have a greater chance of taking something from the game than if they attack the brilliant Orange. I bet You have already see the Orange devastating counter-attacking potential .Unless France is confident that they can secure the 3 points against Italy in their group game if not he will have to ask his players to push forward at some point and it is a disaster for him as well.
Netherland 2-0 France
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