2010 FIFA World Cup semi-final preview - Netherlands v Uruguay

The first semifinal of the 2010 World Cup is a battle of unbeaten teams in the tournament. The Netherlands coasted to record up to the quarter-finals with a 100%. Uruguay does not win every game since the team moved to France in the preliminary round and Ghana in the quarterfinals. In final form, the Dutch would be favored to advance to their first final since 1978th to Uruguay in their first World Cup semifinalsince 1970 in Mexico, which has already exceeded expectations, reaching the semifinals. But it can not be the final chance to get their discount.

Head to head record - Netherlands v Uruguay

Who would win rather easily, the Dutch surprised to learn that the Netherlands has never defeated Uruguay in a game of the first senior official. The two teams faced each other four times in history, with the Uruguayans won three and the Dutch have won only one game. The SouthThe Americans have a difference of three goals against Western Europeans also scored six goals and conceded only three in four games.

Current

The Netherlands is in top form going into the semifinals. Also in the qualifying round they won all their games in a group that included Scotland and Norway. The Netherlands has won all five games for the semifinals, including two knockout victories in the final regular season - against Slovakia and Brazil.With the return of Arjen Robben from injury and a line-up includes Robin van Persie and Wesley Sneijder, it is easy to see why the Dutch are favored in their current form.

Uruguay has a strong emphasis on defense during the tournament, part of the reason why they can not win 100% of a record. The South Americans are without their top scorer Luis Suarez in the match against the Netherlands, as Suarez Ghana denied a late winner in the extra handling of the ball. Suarez suspensionprobably means that Uruguay is a counter-game, their preferred option was to play against dangerous opponents. Their dependence on Forlan to the point that they have little chance against the Dutch, and when to take the initiative early, would try to hinder their opponents - as happened against Mexico in the last group match.

Judgement

The game would be decided on tactics. The game should be close, and would be borne by the Netherlands to reduce the Uruguayan defensewithout concern for the counterattack. The Dutchman is set by the favorites, but football fans can expect a grueling fight.

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