VS
Date : 14 JUNE 2014
Time : 05:00
Stadium : Arena Pantanal, Cuaiba
Referee : Noumandiez Doue (Ivory Coast)
*Indonesia Time
Friday, June 13, 2014
Vengeance de oranje
Netherlands determined to redeem themselves in Africa four years ago when confronted back with Spain in the Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Fate brings back the 2010 World Cup finalists in the inaugural match of Group B, World Cup 2014 in Brazil. Netherlands fans are still overwhelmed trauma when their favorite team beaten Spain in Johannesburg, South Africa, goal by Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta in extra time.
The duel took place with colored heat eight yellow cards and one red card for Netherlands, as well as five yellow cards for La Furia Roja, the nickname Spain. However, Netherlands's coach Louis Van Gaal, this time will not let De Oranje, Netherlands nickname, a loser in front of Spain.
Evidently, Van Gaal looks more determined to leave his favorite grip switch to 4-3-3 to 5-3-2 formula since beaten France 0-2 in a friendly in March. To smooth that scenario, De Oranje accumulate five defenders on the back line. "We want to create a narrow space for the attackers Spain," said Van Gaal, reported by Yahoosports.
Predicted Starting XI
Spain: Casillas, J.Alba, S.Ramos, Pique, Azpilicueta, Busquets, X.Alonso, Pedro, Iniesta, D.Silva, Diego Costa.
Netherlands: Krul, Janmaat, Vlaar, D.Vrij, B. Martins, Blind, N.de Jong, Robben, Sneijder, Depay, V.Persie
Spain vs Netherlands
VS
Date : 14 JUNE 2014
Time : 02:00
Stadium : Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador
Referee : Nicola Rizzoli (Italia)
*Indonesia Time
Mexico vs Cameroon
VS
Date : 13 JUNE 2014
Time : 23:00
Stadium : Estádio das Dunas, Natal
Referee : Wilmar Rodian (Columbia)
*Indonesia Time
A Fierce Game Of Group A Points Match
Estádio das Dunas, Natal will be rolling out advanced action group A FIFA World Cup 2014. Teams from North America, Mexico will you met tactics against teams from the continent of Africa, Cameroon to grab the points in Brazil.
But on paper the strength of both teams was almost balanced. Coach Miguel Herrera has four players who play in the elite European clubs and became a mainstay at the Club, namely Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez (Manchester United), Andres Guardado (Bayer Leverkusen), Carlos Vela (Real Sociedad) and Giovanni Dos Santos (Villareal).
Hernandez will most likely be a backup at the beginning of the game, as the striker position will be filled by the current top scorer in Mexico, Oribe Peralta with 10 goals. However, Cameroon must remain vigilant. Chicarito is a super-sub who has always been an ace for Manchester United while appearing to be a substitute.
Meanwhile top scorer Cameroon, Samuel Eto'o remains a mainstay of the team on the front lines, even though he was no longer young but his goal scoring instincts do not fade. This was evidenced by his performances with his club, the Blues, Chelsea.
The thing to watch out for is the coach Volker Finke of Mexico has been a lot of change and replace his team ahead of the World Cup, it could provide a surprise for El Tri.
Predicted Starting XI
Mexico (4-4-2): Talavera; Moreno, Marquez, Reyes, Salcido; Vazquez, Herrera, Giovani dos Santos, Guardado; Pulido, Jimenez
Cameroon (4-4-2): Itandje; Assou-Ekotto, Djeugoue, Nkoulou, Enoh; Mbia, Song, Moukandjo, Matip; Eto'o, Webo.
Brazil 3-1 Croatia
Brazil 3-1 Croatia
Scoring
(O.G) Marcelo 11'
Neymar 29'
Neymar (P) 71'
Oscar 90+1'
Statistic
14-------| Total Shots |-------10
9-------| Shot on Target |------4
5-----------| Fouls |-----------21
59-----| Possession (%) |-----41
7-----------| Corner |----------3
4-----------| Saves |-----------6
1---------| Offsides |-----------0
0----------| Red Card |---------0
2--------| Yellow Card |--------2
Thursday, June 12, 2014
The Opening Game, Brazil Must Win
Hit the drums of war, so that rings in the minds of every Brazilian national team retainer against Croatia on Friday (13/6) morning. With the burden of expectations of all the people of Brazil, Neymar cs certainly aware later first game is like a battle that must be won.
There is no doubt that Brazil will be burdened on the game later. Playing in front of a crowd that wants them to embrace the title could make the Samba team could not pull out his best game.
But success won last year's Confederations Cup could provide an injection of motivation to Luiz Felipe Scolari's squad. Especially if you look at the facts if the facts hosts are unbeaten in the opening match.
Brazil also has a good record while welcoming the final game. In 10 test matches the World Cup, they have lost only once while the rest ended in victory.
The composition of the Brazilian players are also more ready to welcome this game compared to their opponents, Croatia. If Brazil could lose his best squad, then Croatia is definitely a major loss knocked handyman, Mario Mandzukic is serving any suspension.
With the absence of Mandzukic, Croatia would expect many to Pick Ivica as the spearhead. Milan striker sustained a trio of midfielders Perisic, Rakitic and Kovacic as the creator of the attack.
Luka Modric will be accompanied by Vukojevic as a motor attack in midfield. While the possibility of the absence of Danijel Pranjic at left-back position would be anticipated by Sime Arsaljko.
Predicted Starting XI
Brazil: (4-2-3-1): Cesar; Alves, Luiz, Silva, Marcelo; Gustavo, Paulinho; Hulk, Oscar, Neymar; Fred.
Croatia: (4-5-1): Pletikosa; Srna, Lovren, Corluka, Pranjic; Vukojevic, Modric, Perisic, Rakitic, Kovacic; Olic.
Predicted Starting XI
Brazil: (4-2-3-1): Cesar; Alves, Luiz, Silva, Marcelo; Gustavo, Paulinho; Hulk, Oscar, Neymar; Fred.
Croatia: (4-5-1): Pletikosa; Srna, Lovren, Corluka, Pranjic; Vukojevic, Modric, Perisic, Rakitic, Kovacic; Olic.
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