Costa Rica has been the big surprise of the tournament so far, winning the Group of Champions and then beating Greece on penalty kicks in the round of 16.

But after being slightly favored against the Greeks, Costa Rica returns to its role as big underdogin the quarterfinals, facing a great Dutch attack that has scored 12 goals in four matches.

While the Netherlands has looked great on the attack, it needed two late goals to beat Mexico in the round of 16, and its defense was under siege at times.
Costa Rica is led by its defense, which has been terrific so far. It was a man down facing Greece after a second-half red card. While it gave up a late tying goal, it held the Greeks scoreless in extra time with 10 men.

The Dutch striker duo of Arjen Robbenand Robin van Persie each have three goals, and they have to be the guys the Costa Rica defense must key on. Wesley Sneijderis a very creative midfielder who likes to attack, and while he has not been in top form, he scored in the Mexico match, and his play is key.

The Dutch midfield has to push forward and set up the attack, and it is especially important it gets back to help on defense, as Costa Rica will look for counter-attacking chances.
Joel Campbell and Bryan Ruiz are the two key strikers for Los Ticos, and they have to pressure the suspect Netherlands defense. They must capitalize on scoring chances, as Costa Rica may not get many of them.
The Dutch have the superior midfield while
Costa Rica will play great defense again but will miss Duarte's presence. The Dutch are close enough to have a sniff of completing the job they narrowly failed to finish in 2010.

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mencade5: .

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Picture work. Players on display


1. Arjen Robben in action. He is one of the talisman of the dutch team. His speed and dribbles will be vital for their victory.

2. Robin Van Persie. Also known for his flying header against spain as the the 'the flying dutch man' is a prolific striker. His acute skills for goals will be pivotal for his team.

3. Bryan Ruiz. Costa rica's number 10 and captain will be spearheading them into the match as a key figure in unleashing terror and pain to the dutch national team. He has succeeded in demolishing teams like italy with a fantastic goal and helping his team conquer the greek national team.

ayukdaboss:

OLE

wetin happen na? You haff started oooo. Hahaha

Costa rica might pull another surprise by defeating netherland. The poor performance of the dutch in their last match may continue.

ayukdaboss: .

you don big pass this level na. hahahahahaha

Prowizy2: ______________________________________

this is not primary one class prowizy...hahaha...on that day, once the match start, food and drinks go plenty for freshment. But abeg tell me your brand abeg.

mencade5: this is not primary one class prowizy...hahaha...on that day, once the match start, food and drinks go plenty for freshment. But abeg tell me your brand abeg.

Na ishie ewu with big heineken. . I dey take wen I dey watch match!!

Prowizy2: Na ishie ewu with big heineken. . I dey take wen I dey watch match!!

gbam you go get am i promise. Isiewu with big heineken. Everything is on me

Nigel de jong is ruled out of the competition due to harmstring injury. De jong is the strong force in the dutch team. I wonder how they will play on saturday.

mencade5: gbam you go get am i promise. Isiewu with big heineken. Everything is on me

I trust you!

Prowizy2: I trust you!

who do you think will we win?

mencade5: who do you think will we win?

Costa Rica.'

Prowizy2: Costa Rica.'

i am with holland in this match

Joel campbell of costa rica. His superlative performance in the group stage has made him one of the revelation of this year's world cup.

Daley blind has been a key member of the dutch squad. He strenght and determination has solidly improve the dutch squad.

Defender Roy Miller will miss Costa Rica’s historic World Cup quarterfinal with the Netherlands on Saturday because of a left foot injury, according to his federation. Miller, a reserve defender on the national team, almost certainly would’ve certainly started against the Dutch in place of centerback Óscar Duarte — who was red carded during the Ticos’ previous match.
Miller started in the final group game, a 0-0 draw with England. But now La Sele will look for a new replacement for Duarte — who was sent off in the 66th minute of Sunday’s last-16 game against Greece which Costa Rica won on penalties. Jhonny Acosta or midfielder José Miguel Cubero are the likely options to fill the absence.
“The scan showed Miller had a slightly torn muscle in his left foot,” the federation said in a statement

Roy miller of costa rica out of the match

Nigel De Jong of Netherland out of the match.

Costa Rican Defender Oscar Duarte was given a red card against Greece.

No team will miss a man more than Costa Rica will miss Oscar Duarte. Though they showed great ability to defend (and stay on their feet) with a man down

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ayukdaboss: .......

u just dey book space anyhow abi?? Lol

mencade5: u just dey book space anyhow abi?? Lol

I wan use that room receive guests.

ayukdaboss:

I wan use that room receive guests.

no be guest room be this oooo.

Mukina2 please, this threads needs to be taken to frontpage. Thank you

24 hours left for the big game

as the hour draws closer, andrenaline goes on the rise.

Go Campbell

Costa Rita. Have really been impressive so far.
It's time to say goodbye.

rozayx5: Go Campbell

yea...am with you on this.