Don't look now but Holland have quietly gone about winning four games in a row. Not even Brazil and Spain have managed that. Only Argentina have a 100% record.
I don't think they have ever gotten out of third gear or even second gear. Yet they have looked comfortable and sit in a mouthwatering Quarterfinal match against Brazil.
I think their best game so far was this win over Slovakia. Their passing seems more controlled and their movement more rhythmic.
After Sneijder's second goal, it looked like a rout was imminent but Slovakia steadied things.
Speaking of Slovakia, I think they have outdone themselves. Remember how I said they would make it our of the group stages and may have perhaps done better against some of the other teams in the round of 16. Potentially, a match against Japan may have been more encouraging.
Still they have acquitted themselves well. There is no shame in losing out to Holland, one of my favourites for the final.
Robert Vittek scored their only goal from a penalty after he was felled in the box. He now has four goals and will lead the race for the golden boot till the next round when David Villa or Luis Fabiano will take over from him.
Arjen Robben made a triumphant return to the starting lineup but his goal aside, did little, in my opinion. I reckon Gilberto Silva will track his runs inside from the right flank and his options will be limited.
Holland 2 - 1 Slovakia
Holland 2 - 1 Slovakia
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