Holland and Spain fought well to get here, this is it, one shot for true glory. It's either do or die for both teams . . .
Holland or Spain, pick your favourite . . .
My choice is obvious.
Here's a promo video for the Final, gives me the goosebumps, lol.
THE ROAD TO THE FINAL FOR HOLLAND AND SPAIN
14th June
Holland 2 - 0 Denmark
Holland started their opening game in Group E against Denmark. After a goal-less first half, Denmark conceded an own goal early in the 2nd half, and then late in the game, Dirk Kuyt seals the game with a 2nd goal for Holland.
Good start in the World Cup !
16th June
Spain 0 - 1 Switzerland
Dubbed as one of the favourites to win the World Cup, they started off horribly in Group H, losing 1-0 to the Swiss. Spain really have to make good use of their next 2 group game matches to prove what they were worth!
19th June
Holland 1 -0 Japan
It takes one goal to break the Japanese hearts, Wesley Sneijder with a powerful goal! And the japanese goal keeper had no chance. The Japanese also played well, but they did not convert their chances. And Holland has confirmed a place in the last 16. Holland still have room for improvement though.
21st June
Spain 2 - 0 Honduras
Spain got back to their feet, and it was the almighty David Villa who lifted Spain with 2 magnificent goals! Could have had a hat trick but he miss from the penalty spot, but oh well, they played very well, could have scored more as usual, but 2 goals to nil is more than enough to defeat Honduras.
24th June
Cameroon 1- 2 Holland
Holland won all 3 games in the Group stage with a goal from van Persie and a late winner from Huntelaar! And Cameroon heads home with 3 losses... Holland takes the 1st spot and faces Slovakia who surprisingly defeated Italy and knock them out of the World Cup! Holland still have yet to reach their top form, compared to how they played in the qualifiers...
25th June
Chile 1 - 2 Spain
Spain also clinched the first place in the group and overtook Chile, with David Villa scoring his 3rd goal of the tournament, followed by a superb finish by Iniesta! Chile got a goal back early in the 2nd half, and after that, Spain kept the ball to themselves and hold on for the win all the way to the final whistle. They will face Portugal who are 2nd in Group G in the last 16!
28th June
Holland 2 - 1 Slovakia
Holland cruised passed Slovakia with a stunning goal from Robben and Sneijder's 2nd goal of the tournament! But in the final seconds, Holland conceded a penalty and the Slovaks scored a goal with their very last kick of the World Cup. Holland goes to the quarter finals to face Brazil who defeated Chile.
30th June
Spain 1 - 0 Portugal
It was a tough game in the first half where both sides have their chances. In the 2nd half, Spain pressured Portugal throughout, and the Portuguese goalkeeper made fantastic saves, but it was the pressure that finally paid of Spain's efforts, David Villa to the rescue again . . . A heart breaking goal for Ronaldo and co, just very unfortunate of them to face Spain in such an early time . . . And Spain goes to the quarter finals to face Paraguay who won Japan in the penalty shoot-out.
2nd July
Holland 2 - 1 Brazil
A historic win for Holland! Despite going 1-0 down in the first half from a very good goal by Robinho, Holland braced themselves and Sneijder scored twice to put the Oranje nation in front! Holland could have scored more, they really should put off those real sitters, but well, a win is a win, and winning against the 5 time champions is really something to remember forever :).
And Holland goes to the last 4 to face Uruguay who were just so lucky to get there . . .
4th July
Paraguay 0 - 1 Spain
Spain were on top of the game again, having most of the time containing the ball and David Villa rose up to the occasion yet again, scoring his 5th goal in the tournament and take Spain to the semi finals where they'll face a Germany who knock England and Argentina out of the World Cup, scoring 4 goals in each game...
7th July
Holland 3 - 2 Uruguay
Holland played well to score their goals, especially in the 18th minute when van Bronckhorst scored one of the best goals of the tournament, smacking the ball from 35 yards out on the left into the right top corner! Just before the half time, Diego Forlan lifted Uruguay with a sensational strike from 30 yards out! Sneijder in the 2nd half, scored his 4th goal of the tournament, and Robben scores shortly after that with a rare heading goal! 3-1!
Uruguay gave Holland a true scored when they scored a fantastic goal in injury time, but Holland did well to hold on till the final whistle which takes them to the GRAND FINAL!!!
Uruguay played well, and getting to the semi final is a great achievement, now they'll have an opportunity to win the 3rd placing match!
8th July
Germany 0 - 1 Spain
Yet another 1-0 win, usual possessive game, not giving Germany too much of the ball, held and held until with 15 minutes left and Carles Puyol blasted a powerful header from a corner into the back of the German net. . . And German who scored 8 goals in 2 games, scored none against Spain and will join Uruguay to chase the 3rd place, what a pity . . . But they have a very young and very talented squad, they will be better in 2014 if it all goes well.
And Spain will face Holland in the World Cup Final . . .
Good luck Holland, I believe, I trust you!
I know you can win this!
GO FOR IT!
I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE NATION LIFTING THE WORLD CUP TROPHY!
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