From: Gabbage on
On Jun 19, 7:06 am, anders t <anthu_001(a)no_-_spam_.hotmail.com> wrote:
> Prediction: 3-1
>
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Mine is 0-0. The Dutch were much more awful in the first match than
the 2-0 score suggested.
From: Winston Smith, American Patriot on
On Jun 19, 2:24 pm, "ken.over...(a)gmail.com" <ken.over...(a)gmail.com>
wrote:
> On Jun 19, 7:06 am, anders t <anthu_001(a)no_-_spam_.hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Prediction: 3-1
>
> I was shocked to see this Japan team score in their first match, and
> I'd be even more shocked to see them do it against the Dutch, too.
>
> I'll predict the goals to come late then the Dutch take their foot off
> the gas: 2-0.

The vuvuzelas got louder with the Japanese attack culminating in
Matsui shot-at-goal.

Is that for the Dutch or Japanese benefit? South Africa has Dutch-
rooted population (Boers), but I don't really know if the Dutch are
despised or loved by the natives for that reason.
From: Mart van de Wege on
anders t <anthu_001(a)no_-_spam_.hotmail.com> writes:

> Prediction: 3-1

So far, Netherlands competent, but lacking drive and creativity.

Elia showed promise against Denmark. I hope van Marwijk gives him
another chance.

Japan shows good tactical discipline and a relatively positive forward
attitude.

0-0 if the Netherlands continues in this vein. If they manage a little
more drive, I'd say 2-0.

Mart

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From: Winston Smith, American Patriot on
On Jun 19, 2:24 pm, "ken.over...(a)gmail.com" <ken.over...(a)gmail.com>
wrote:
> On Jun 19, 7:06 am, anders t <anthu_001(a)no_-_spam_.hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Prediction: 3-1
>
> I was shocked to see this Japan team score in their first match, and
> I'd be even more shocked to see them do it against the Dutch, too.
>
> I'll predict the goals to come late then the Dutch take their foot off
> the gas: 2-0.

Not sure if the Oranje made the Rising Sun exhausted from their
efforts in that first half 0-0.

I still believe that NED believes it is this match they should put in
the win column so they can look ahead to the knockout, and the
Japanese will only attempt goal if they catch the Dutch on their
heels.
From: Clément on
On Jun 19, 9:12 am, "Winston Smith, American Patriot" wrote:
>
> The vuvuzelas got louder with the Japanese attack culminating in
> Matsui shot-at-goal.
>
> Is that for the Dutch or Japanese benefit?  South Africa has Dutch-
> rooted population (Boers), but I don't really know if the Dutch are
> despised or loved by the natives for that reason.

I would assume the vuvuzelas would be an attempt to foil my attack,
but others will see it differently.

Abraço,

Luiz Mello