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Time to shine? Robin van Persie failed to impress at the World Cup last time out Photo: GETTY IMAGES
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How they qualified Coasted through their group with nine wins from 10 games, scoring 34 goals in the process – Estonia were the only team to take points off the Dutch. World Cup high Beating holders Brazil 2-0 in the final match of the second group stage to reach the 1974. Total Football had arrived. World Cup low Losing three times in the final (1974, 1978 and 2010). Defeat to Scotland in 1978 was also pretty demoralising but at least it is immortalised in Trainspotting. Familiar faces Tim Krul (Newcastle United), Maarten Stekelenburg (Fulham), Ron Vlaar (Aston Villa), Jonathan de Guzmán (Swansea City), Leroy Fer (Norwich City), Michel Vorm (Swansea), John Heitinga (Everton), Erik Pieters (Stoke City), Dwight Tiendalli (Swansea), Marco van Ginkel (Chelsea), Robin van Persie (Manchester United), Ricky van Wolfswinkel (Norwich City). The manager Louis van Gaal’s second stint in charge has gone decidedly better than his first when he failed to qualify for the 2002 World Cup. Blunt, brash, occasionally rude – Van Gaal has slotted in well. How in danger is he? 5/10 Most likely to light up Brazil ... Robin van Persie is due a good World Cup and, as Wesley Sneijder’s form has gradually declined since 2010, the Manchester United striker has emerged has the talisman of this talented bunch. Most likely to be sent home in disgrace ... If only it were as simple as sending someone home. The Dutch prefer to keep the belligerent close and allow wounds to fester. Title odds: 18/1 The stereotype is … Total football, excellent technique, a penchant for internal arguments and frequent use of the word ‘also’ when speaking English. The reality is ... Total Football is long gone but Van Gaal has worked hard to restore inventiveness to their play following the more functional style favoured by his predecessor, Bert van Marwijk. They still like a row and use ‘also’ far too much. What they're known for Tulips 8 per cent Windmills 14 per cent Ajax 22 per cent A loose approach to drugs 32 per cent Canals 22 per cent Steve McClaren 2 per cent How Brazilian are they? Not quite Brazil 1970 but they’re not far off the 1994 Brazilian vintage. How Google translates the national anthem William of Nassau am I, of German blood. Loyal to the fatherland I will remain until I die. How long it lasts A clog-tapping two minutes and 30 seconds How to dress like their fans Head-to-toe in orange. If you don’t look like you’ve been Tango-ed, don’t even bother showing up. Commentator's go-to stat Holland has a population of 17 million in an area not much bigger than the north-west of England. |
晋级之路 小组赛九胜一平，攻入34球，而爱沙尼亚是唯一一支从橙衣军团身上取得一分的队伍。 荣光时刻 在1974年世界杯上，第二阶段小组赛中2-0战胜卫冕冠军巴西队并进入决赛，这也宣告全攻全守足球时代的到来。 低潮时期 三次在决赛中战败（1974,1978以及2010）。1978年败给苏格兰击毁了他们的士气，但至少，荷兰这个国度已经在著名电影《猜火车》中永垂不朽了。 熟悉的他们 蒂姆·克鲁尔（纽卡斯尔联）、马滕·斯特克伦博格（富勒姆）、罗恩·弗拉尔（阿斯顿维拉）、乔纳森·德古兹曼（斯旺西）、勒罗伊·费尔（诺维奇）、米歇尔·沃尔姆（斯旺西）、约翰·海廷加（埃弗顿）、埃里克·彼得斯（斯托克城）、德怀特·蒂恩达利（斯旺西）、马科·范金克尔（切尔西）、罗宾·范佩西（曼联）、里奇·范·沃尔夫斯维克尔（诺维奇） 荷兰主帅 路易斯·范加尔二进宫明显比他上一次（2002年为进入世界杯决赛圈）要表现的好。当年的他直言不讳，傲慢无礼。现在，范加尔已经明显收敛了很多。 危险系数 5/10 最有可能闪耀巴西…… 由于斯内德从2010年状态逐渐下滑，这将是曼联射手范佩西最好的一届世界杯，他将成为这些天才们的守护符。 很可能灰头土脸地滚回家…… 比起如果只是像简单送某人打道回府那样，荷兰更喜欢浴血而战。 夺冠几率：18/1 大众心中的固有形象…… 全攻全守足球，华丽技术，热衷于球队内讧并且说英语时时常使用”也“这个字。 真相大揭秘： 全攻全守足球早已逝去，但较之前任范马尔维克的功利足球，范加尔一直努力恢复这支球队的创造力。但他们仍在内讧并用”也“太多。 关于荷兰，我们知道些什么： 郁金香8% 风车14% 阿贾克斯（荷兰著名足球俱乐部）22% 疏于管理的毒品市场32% 阿姆斯特丹运河22% 史蒂夫·麦克拉伦（足球教练）2% 他们和巴西相比呢？ 和1970的巴西相比还是差很远的，不过，他们离1994年产的巴西葡萄酒倒是不远。 荷兰国歌威廉颂 我，威廉·凡·拿索；流淌着日耳曼血液。我必忠于祖国；守护这信念，直到死亡。 国歌时长 2分30秒 伪球迷穿衣指南 从头到脚的橙色。如果你不能装成像是会跳探戈的，那就别来了吧。 评论员统计 荷兰拥有17万人口，但她的面积却比英格兰西北部大不了多少。
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Australia had a bumpy ride through the Asian qualifying groups, losing to Oman and Jordan, En route to finishing second behind Japan to seal a world cup place. >详细>>
