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Laying ghosts of history to rest
For both of the nations competing in football’s biggest match, the World Cup final represents a chance to bury the ghosts of the past and look forward to a glorious future. However, for the loser, the pain of defeat may linger long after the dust has settled at Soccer City.
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Somewhat surprisingly, the two sides have never met at a World Cup and, in fact, have only clashed nine times in history, with each side claiming four wins and one draw. They have met in one final before – the Olympic Final in 1920 when Spain won 3-1 – but in recent results Netherlands have come out on top, with Spain’s last win back in 1983.
Netherlands have made it to their first World Cup final since back-to-back defeats in 1974 and 1978 and have the weight of history heavy on their shoulders. The spectre of Johan Cruyff’s Total Football has hung over the Dutch side for years and, now Bert van Marwijk’s men have a chance to surpass their achievements, suddenly comparisons are being made again.
Certainly, the side’s style under van Marwijk has not been ‘Total’ but the functional and destructive talents of Mark van Bommel and Nigel De Jong knit well with the attacking prowess of Robin van Perise, Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben. As the only unbeaten side in the tournament, coming from behind to beat Brazil in the quarter-finals provided the Dutch with the confidence they need to re-write history in the final, but one feels they may still come up short.
The main reason for that is because they face arguably the best side in the world at the moment, European champions Spain, whose Golden Generation have made it past the quarter-finals for the first time in their history.
With years of disappointment at international level now behind them after their win in 2008, Spain have a bright future and play the kind of attacking football that guarantees them fans across the globe. Maintaining control of the ball with expert technique, the likes of Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Xabi Alonso provide the ammunition for the star strikers of David Villa and Fernando Torres, with Villa in the form of his life after a summer move to Barcelona.
Spain have conceded just two goals in the tournament thus far, while Netherlands have netted 12 goals in their six matches – so it should be an intriguing contest.
Netherlands player to watch: Mark Van Bommel. The defensive midfielder has been a crucial part of Netherlands’ success and somehow he managed to avoid a booking until the final few minutes of their semi-final. Sharp in the tackle, van Bommel is charged with winning the ball back, pressing the opposition and general causing havoc in the middle of the field. Without him, there would be no space for the likes of Robben and Sneijder to operate.
Spain player to watch: Carles Puyol. For all the attacking talent Spain have on show, their style is based on solid defending and they don’t come much more solid than Puyol. Showing he has the ability to turn a game by scoring the winner in the semi-finals, he has also been outstanding at the back alongside Gerard Pique and uses his considerable experience to slam the door shut on opposition attacks. Overall, he is a strong defender and while his lack of pace may be an issue, he will be key in keeping Netherlands off the scoresheet.
Key battle: Gregory Van Der Wiel v David Villa. The young Ajax right-back will take his place in the side again after suspension cost him a place against Uruguay. Strong and full of running, he provides an attacking outlet down the flank, but also has an important role to fill in defence as well. In the final, that will be to stop Villa drifting onto the left side and finding space to either shoot or cross. The new Barcelona man has been the in-form striker at the tournament, but has enjoyed most freedom from the left-hand side where he cuts in and causes problems for the defenders.
Trivia: Ten players – including seven players from the 1974 Bayern Munich and Germany side, plus Christian Karembeu, Roberto Carlos and Gianluca Zambrotta – have won both the European Cup (UEFA Champions League) and the World Cup in the same year. Wesley Sneijder could be added to this list if the Dutch win the title. Italy’s Marcello Lippi is the only coach to have won the Champions League and World Cup – Spain’s Vincente del Bosque could follow him.
Stats: Spain have the most World Cup wins of any country that has not lifted the World Cup trophy, while the Dutch have the second most. No team has ever lost their opening game (as Spain did against Switzerland) to then go on and win the World Cup.
Odds: Netherlands (3.75), Spain (2.10) and a draw (3.25) are on offer at Bet 365, while Villa to score first in a 2-1 win comes in at 26.00.
Prediction: The game may turn out to be similar to that of the Germany semi-final if the Dutch don’t stay true to their attacking style. They can’t afford to sit back and, unless they go a goal up early, Spain may take control. Hard to see anything but a Spain win, yet in a World Cup final, the pressure can effect even the most experienced players.
Sunday 11th July 2010
Venue: Soccer City
Kick-off: 19:30
Xavi calls for `killer touch’
Xavi has admitted Spain need to find their killer touch if they are to win the World Cup tomorrow.
Although the Euro 2008 winners have responded well to their setback in the opening game against Switzerland by reeling off five wins on the trot, the goals have largely dried up.
Liverpool’s Fernando Torres was axed for the semi-final win over Germany on Wednesday after failing to find the target at all in South Africa and three straight single-goal victories in the knockout phase do not hint at a team on top of their game.
Yet Spain are still at their bewitching best outside the box, where Xavi and Andres Iniesta have been toying with a succession of opponents, their latest victims being the German side who had impressed so much earlier in the competition.
But, as they prepare to face Holland at Soccer City, Xavi accepts Spain might have to do more.
“It is clear we have not scored many goals,” said the 30-year-old.
“We are feeling very comfortable with the way we are playing, and we are creating plenty of opportunities.
“Usually when you do that, you tend to get goals.
“But we are not converting the chances to our normal percentage.
“Let’s see if we can lift that because it will be particularly important.”
Coach Vicente del Bosque gave nothing away about his intentions.
Yet Torres’ replacement, Barcelona youngster Pedro, did well enough in Durban for Del Bosque to stick with him at the Liverpool man’s expense.
It is going to be a tough call for the Spain coach, although the man most directly affected, five-goal front-man David Villa, is not concerned.
“It would be a great honour to play with either of them,” said the Barcelona-bound forward.
“They are both spectacular players who would help me to do my work around the pitch.
“But the beauty of our squad is that we have so many people like that. It is a pleasure to play with them all, so I will just leave it for the coach to decide.”
The dilemma over Torres and Pedro would appear to be Del Bosque’s only selection poser, which means the best Cesc Fabregas can hope for is a spot on the bench alongside Pepe Reina.
Although neither side has won a World Cup, history hangs heavier for Spain. In becoming the first side to lose their opening game but still win the trophy, they would be adding a pleasant footnote to their achievement, which would give hope to beaten teams in the future.
Far more importantly, Spain would also become only the second side since West Germany in 1974 to win the World Cup straight after European Championship success, and only the third – France did it the other way round – to hold both titles at the same time.
Holland coach Bert van Marwijk goes into the final already knowing what it is like to be a world champion.
The Dutch coach won the world klaverjassen championship, a card game not unlike bridge, with his father back in 1973, the year before Johan Cruyff and co. showed the planet what ‘Total Football’ was all about by reaching their first World Cup final.
Now Van Marwijk hopes to make history by collecting a rather more high-profile title when his side meet Spain at Soccer City with both nations bidding for their first World Cup triumph.
“It was good fun,” said Van Marwijk when reminded of his card skills before going on to put the match in perspective.
“It’s unbelievable, the most important match in my football life. It is quite something and this applies to all my players. No Dutch player has ever become world champion and that is extraordinary but we approach it as a special match.”
Van Marwijk has no injury problems with Wesley Sneijder and goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg both shrugging off minor problems.
Van Marwijk insists they are ready and confident to take on a Spain side who were impressive in beating Germany 1-0 in the semi-final.
Most importantly the Dutch, he said, must be brave in a match between teams with the desire to play attractive football.
“They have to be themselves and have to have the courage to play football against Spain,” said Van Marwijk.
“They are two of the best teams and I emphasise the word ‘team’.
“We beat Brazil and Spain beat Germany. Spain have played more attractive football than we have but the teams have the intention to play in the same way. Both teams have their own style but they resemble each other.
“I’m not going to tell you how I’m going to play. We just have to be ourselves.”
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