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
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