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Poll: Who Wins This Match

Netherlands: 92% (13 votes)
Denmark: 0% (0 votes)
Draw: 7% (1 vote)
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World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by dyabman(m): 6:30pm On Jun 13, 2010
Netherlands-Denmark

Referee Stephane LANNOY (FRA)

Not for the first time at a major tournament, the Netherlands go into the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ among the favourites, though the Oranje have to kick off their Group E campaign against a tough-looking Denmark side on 14 June. Having so often boasted a world-class squad, only to fail to fulfil their potential due to internal squabbles or over-confidence, will the Dutch contingent get it right this time?


The Netherlands may have the edge on Denmark in terms of big-name performers, but the two sides’ head-to-head record makes for interesting reading. The pair boast two wins apiece from five competitive matches, the Dutch scoring ten goals to the Danes’ nine, while each tasted success in the 1988 and 1992 editions of the UEFA European Championship respectively.

The teams also share a lengthy list of injury concerns, with Danish Dynamite boss Morten Olsen, himself has laid low by flu for several days, having to do without key striker Nicklas Bendtner (groin strain) and facing doubts over keeper Thomas Sorensen (elbow) and defenders Simon Kjaer (knee) and Patrick Mtiliga (thigh). His Dutch opposite number Bert van Marwijk will be unable to call on Bayern winger Arjen Robben, who has a hamstring injury, although he does have a top-class replacement available in Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart.

On top of his walking wounded, Danish coach Olsen will also be concerned about 1-0 warm-up defeats by Australia and host nation South Africa on June 1 and June 4 respectively, though the Danes did sink Senegal 2-0 on May 27. The Dutch, for their part, have not been beaten since a September 2008 friendly reverse against the Socceroos, though should hold few surprises for their opponents. Indeed, five Denmark players ply their trade in the Netherlands’ Eredivisie and another four share a dressing room with Dutch players at their Premier League clubs.

Players to watch
Daniel Agger v Robin van Persie

The two players experienced mixed fortunes in English football this campaign, with Daniel Agger a solid presence for Liverpool despite the Reds ending a disappointing season down in seventh spot. Meanwhile, Van Persie’s lengthy injury absence was undoubtedly a key factor in Arsenal’s inability to finish higher than third.

It was the Gunners who won the clubs’ head-to-head meetings in 2009/10, 2-1 at Anfield and 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium, though Van Persie missed both of those games. More relevant, therefore, is the fact that the quicksilver Dutch striker scored the last time the two players faced off, in a 1-1 draw in December 2008.

The stat
19 – Van Marwijk’s side come into South Africa 2010 on the back of a record unbeaten run of 19 games, beating their previous mark of 17 set between 2001 and 2003.

What they said
“We have a special kind of arrogance that is one of our strengths. But we shouldn’t let it go too far, otherwise it can become a handicap and we become careless. And when arrogance leads you try to humiliate the opposition, they’ll definitely kick back against it. Right from day one I’ve been trying to get that through to the players,” Bert van Marwijk, Netherlands coach.

“I don’t regard the Netherlands as among the World Cup favourites. They often start off strongly and then suddenly lose a crucial game and crash out. That can always happen when they play a well-organised side, which this time could be Denmark. They are missing their most in-form player, Arjen Robben, and they’re not as strong at the back (as they are going forward),” Dennis Rommedahl, Denmark winger.

Voice of the fans
“The Elftal will finally win the World Cup I have been longing for since 1978, when at the age of 14 I was mesmerised by the Dutch and their dazzling football. Since then every tournament in which the Oranje played has been an emotional rollercoaster of beautiful football and fatal arrogance. But this time it will be different. Come on the Netherlands and win the cup!” FIFA.com User oranjepiet.

The question
Can the outsiders rediscover the spirit of Danish Dynamite and bring the Netherlands’ lengthy unbeaten run to an end? Or will Rommedahl’s dismissal of the Dutch’s chances come back to haunt him?

Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by brilinger: 11:31am On Jun 14, 2010
i wish i could find the english commentary streamed online somewhere. I live in Thailand and the satellite provider didn't pay for the rights to air the English commentary, only Thai. Which makes sense because there are 70 million Thais here and only about 200,000 expats.

If anyone knows where i can find something like that it would be greatly appreciated.
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by sesman(m): 11:54am On Jun 14, 2010
This should a walk over for the dutch, they are my pre world cup favourite, watch out for Robin Van Persie
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by tipster: 11:54am On Jun 14, 2010
Netherlands  vs Denmark

Netherlands I will say are in form and well-organised for tournaments, winning all their eight games and has also done well in their World Cup friendlies while Demark have look questionable in their World Cup friendlies. Robben might miss this game but that does deter Netherlands from caring the day because Sneijder , Van Der Vaart etc. are there. Their scoring goals with any opponent is a big factor having scored fourteen(14) goals in their last four games and conceding only four(4). Denmark friendlies were unconvincing following their 1-0 defeat by Australia and South Africa respectively and a 2-0 home win to Senegal.



Prediction: [b]Netherlands [/b]to win
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by medjai(m): 12:29pm On Jun 14, 2010
one player to watch out for in the Dutch team is Ibrahim Afellay. I dont know if he'll get a starting shirt but he's a really good player.
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by tosinaded(m): 12:31pm On Jun 14, 2010
robiv van rapist is my man
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by tkb417(m): 12:36pm On Jun 14, 2010
schneider must score o
prediction
3-1 in favour of oranje bois
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by Nobody: 12:41pm On Jun 14, 2010
Sneijder, Van bommel, De jong, Van dervaat, Wot a midfield!
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by otokx(m): 12:51pm On Jun 14, 2010
Has the match started?
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by sayso: 12:57pm On Jun 14, 2010
any online link for the match?
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by Nobody: 1:00pm On Jun 14, 2010
otokx:

Has the match started?
almost 30min in2 d game.
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by otokx(m): 1:05pm On Jun 14, 2010
This match is looking tough
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by oisehumen(m): 1:05pm On Jun 14, 2010
Balanced game; could go either way
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by pator(m): 1:07pm On Jun 14, 2010
Please where can i watch this game online
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by oisehumen(m): 1:16pm On Jun 14, 2010
End of first half. No goals yet
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by otokx(m): 1:18pm On Jun 14, 2010
it looks like a draw to me.
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by oisehumen(m): 1:21pm On Jun 14, 2010
U can't say yet.
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by medjai(m): 1:22pm On Jun 14, 2010
very boring game. i'm feeling sleepy
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by CarlosVent(m): 1:24pm On Jun 14, 2010
bentner is realy a player
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by ajison3: 1:25pm On Jun 14, 2010
the match is a craker
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by tipster: 1:26pm On Jun 14, 2010
Statistics :
Half Time Score line   Holland 0 - 0 Denmark
shots on target :     1 - 2
shots off target :     4 - 3
possession (%) :     61 - 39
corner kicks :             4 - 2
offsides :           1 - 0
fouls :                     6 - 8
yellow cards :         1 - 0
red cards :         0 - 0
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by ThiefOfHearts(f): 1:31pm On Jun 14, 2010
wow that's a pathetic goal
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by oisehumen(m): 1:33pm On Jun 14, 2010
Holland scored. Own goal from Poulsen
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by tipster: 1:34pm On Jun 14, 2010
46 minutes  OWN GOAL! - Simon Poulsen scores in his own net
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by sayso: 1:34pm On Jun 14, 2010
stupid goal
for those who want online,try
www.vshare.tv
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by Nobody: 1:37pm On Jun 14, 2010
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by otokx(m): 1:44pm On Jun 14, 2010
@kaecy5

is that site bandwidth friendly?
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by sayso: 1:45pm On Jun 14, 2010
what a chance by RVP
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by Nobody: 1:56pm On Jun 14, 2010
@otokx

i think it is bandwidth friendly cos it is FLASH based. it also has various links u could select from.

i am on 45 MEG link so i may not be 100% accurate on how bandwidth friendly it is.
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by medjai(m): 1:58pm On Jun 14, 2010
Eljero Elia brilliantly gets around two Danish defenders but nothing comes out of it
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by dayokanu(m): 1:58pm On Jun 14, 2010
Van Persie is hopeless I swear
Re: World Cup 2010: Netherlands Vs Denmark [2 - 0] On Monday June 14th 2010 by ThiefOfHearts(f): 2:09pm On Jun 14, 2010
LOL

Nice goal

So many terrible goalkeepers.

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