WC Round of 16: Portugal vs Netherlands [P] + [R]

[Virgo]

vs

at:

Head to Head:
Portugal's Record Versus Holland: 5-3-1; 11 goals
Holland's Record Versus Portugal: 1-3-5; 5 goals


probable Portugal lineup:


-----------Ricardo--------------
Miguel-Meira-Carvalho-N.Valente
------Costinha--Maniche--------
Figo--------Deco------C.Ronaldo
-----------Pauleta-------------

Deco has been training separately so he's a doubt for the start. He should play but if he doesn't it's a C.Ronaldo------Figo-------Simao attacking midfield line.

 

[Nuno]

We're pretty much lining up the same exact team that defeated Holland two years ago. With the exception of Andrade, so hopefully no own goals this time. Holland on the other hand have a completely revamped team. I expect this to be a hard fought and highly entertaining match. I respect the Orange squad alot, so win or lose, I will feel no shame.

 

[teccomin]

toughest round of 16 match.
portugal 1-1 netherlands
portugal to lose by penalties

 

[goal_machine84]

i hope the oranjes win...m routin for them all the way. Shud be a gr8 game

 

[Zlatan]

toughest round of 16 match.
portugal 1-1 netherlands
portugal to lose by penalties

haha, we winning on penalty kicks?
I don't think so, my friend.

Anyway Figo and C.Ronaldo will feck it up again, and as Portugal only relies on them, I say we win with 1 or 2 to nothing.

 

[Paulo Da Silva]

haha, we winning on penalty kicks?
I don't think so, my friend.

Anyway Figo and C.Ronaldo will feck it up again, and as Portugal only relies on them, I say we win with 1 or 2 to nothing.

haha we only rely on those two. This coming from a team that relies on Robben thatwas a really funny comment.

We have many players that can win games by themselves.

Ronaldo and Figo of course.
You forgot Deco and Maniche (im pretty sure u all remember him from the euro, ateast Van Der Sar does. Simao is another person capable coming from the bench and winning a game by himself. All of these guys have proven themselves already.

You just keep underestimating us.

 

[Zlatan]

Yes that's right you have many players that can win games by themselves. I haven't seen them do that yet though.

I'm sorry but I'm not at all impressed by your play up until now. You just had a lucky group. If you were in our group you would've been right up there with Serbia and Montenegro.

 

[Internazionale]

I respect both NT in this case. It's hard for me to predict which team will win.

argh, anyway, this is a WC, I expect both teams to display their attacking play to win this one. Good luck to both of the NT !

 

[Tiago_10]

You just had a lucky group. If you were in our group you would've been right up there with Serbia and Montenegro.

Sure

And I'm not impressed with Holland either. All I saw was Robben.

But good thing you understimate us, just like in Euro2004 it was already over even before the match was played and didn't turn out very good, did it ?

 

[justhammy]

Yes that's right you have many players that can win games by themselves. I haven't seen them do that yet though.

I'm sorry but I'm not at all impressed by your play up until now. You just had a lucky group. If you were in our group you would've been right up there with Serbia and Montenegro.

I'm also Dutch...BUT you r not impressed with Portugal's play?! Oke I can understand that, but are you impressed by Oranje's play?! Well im not! They s*cked till now!

 

[Moreira_Benfica]

Yes that's right you have many players that can win games by themselves. I haven't seen them do that yet though.

I'm sorry but I'm not at all impressed by your play up until now. You just had a lucky group. If you were in our group you would've been right up there with Serbia and Montenegro.

you guys would only have 5 points if it wasnt for robben in your first match, so you guys rely on him to much, our defence shuts him down

1-0 ronalo

 

[MaSsiVe]

won't be easy, but I expect our team to do a convincing job.


1-3

Van Persie
Ronaldo x2, Figo

 

[Luis Ah-Hoy]

2-1 Portugal

Pauleta 2x
Kuyt (from a cross)

 

[fender]

Should be an even match, really looking forward to it. I hope it doesn't go to penalties.

 

[Zlatan]

you guys would only have 5 points if it wasnt for robben in your first match, so you guys rely on him to much, our defence shuts him down

Yeah and we would've had 5 points if it wasn't for Van Persie and Ruud in the second match. Your point?

 

[newbie original]

Netherlands 2:1 Portugal

With Robben back, it should be a fun game.

 

[Johnny_Big]

I have a feeling that Portugal will pull the best exhibition of this WC sunday.

3-1

Robben
Ronaldo x2, Meira

 

[::shinji::]

Yes that's right you have many players that can win games by themselves. I haven't seen them do that yet though.

I'm sorry but I'm not at all impressed by your play up until now. You just had a lucky group. If you were in our group you would've been right up there with Serbia and Montenegro.

Considering you guys haven't beaten us in the last 9 times we've played, you sure do talk a lot of sh!t.

That's ok though...I won't sink to that level and do the same. I really have no contempt for your team and only respect. Talking crap about you guys before hand won't make winning any more satisfying should we be fortunate on Sunday. You guys have a great squad (and fans!) at the moment and this could be your time to win, we'll see.

It's all good. Good luck.

 

[Socrates]

Hopefully its a good game and Portugal wins 2-1. Deco, ( goal off a deflection ) and C. Ronaldo, and RVN for Holland.

 

[Fernandez]

I tip Portugal to win. There is still a bit of unrest in the Holland squad.