Albert Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Australia has never lost to the Netherlands, having beaten them once and drawn twice since 2006. You never know what might happen. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/15347-australia-v-netherlands/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Is this World Cup the return of the famous 3-5-2 wingback formation. Both Holland and Mexico are using it to good effect. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/15347-australia-v-netherlands/#findComment-624862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 It's been a bright start for Australia. Going about things the right way. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/15347-australia-v-netherlands/#findComment-624865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Must admit, gone are the days when Australia had pretty much a European-based XI. I barely recognise any of their players other than Tim Cahill. Doany even play in the Premier League? Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/15347-australia-v-netherlands/#findComment-624867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackNwhites Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 As poor as Australia have been on the ball (everything is sort of, got the ball, what now? quick pass it), they've been pretty good when Holland have been in possession and closing them down well. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/15347-australia-v-netherlands/#findComment-624869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BondJovi Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Talk about end to end.... Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/15347-australia-v-netherlands/#findComment-624875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Must admit, gone are the days when Australia had pretty much a European-based XI. I barely recognise any of their players other than Tim Cahill. Doany even play in the Premier League?They're in the middle of a complete rebuild. The previous coach went for a 'known is best' method of selection, and it left Australia an old tired side about 8-9 months ago. Holger (the then coach) was sacked after consecutive 6-0 losses to Brazil and France. That coupled with the negative tactics left a lot of people dejected with the national side as a whole.The FFA (Australian FA) moved to replace Holger with Australia's best homegrown coach, Ange Postecoglou (who, as blasphemous as it my be, I rate higher than McClaren). He was tasked with putting on a respectable performance in Brazil (we'd already qualified by then), a strong performance and potential trophy for our home Asian Cup (this coming January) and to qualify and build a side that could seriously put on a performance in Russia.A lot of the older generation have since retired or simply fell out of favour, including the likes of Mark Schwarzer, Lucas Neill and Brett Holman....that's done for the post!OH MY WORD, TIMMY CAHILL!!!! OUR ALL TIME GREATEST! Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/15347-australia-v-netherlands/#findComment-624876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I go away for one minute and it's 1-1. What happened? Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/15347-australia-v-netherlands/#findComment-624877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackNwhites Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Great shot of the Australian fan holding his Kangaroo hatted head, mouthing the word "F*CK", only for for ITV to go back to the game and Tim Cahill scores that brilliant goal. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/15347-australia-v-netherlands/#findComment-624880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSheep Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Cahill take a bow, what a beauty Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/15347-australia-v-netherlands/#findComment-624881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 I go away for one minute and it's 1-1. What happened?The Dutch hit Australia against the run of play on the counter through Robben.Australia went back up the other end and Cahill scored an absolutely stunning volley.Expect more to come.It's bizarre seeing the Dutch trying to hit Australia on the break. I'd take a loss to see them play like this. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/15347-australia-v-netherlands/#findComment-624882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 To answer your question about any Aussies playing in the Premier League Bris, Mile Jedinak is the captain of Crystal Palace. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/15347-australia-v-netherlands/#findComment-624884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Goal of the tournament surely? Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/15347-australia-v-netherlands/#findComment-624886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 They're in the middle of a complete rebuild. The previous coach went for a 'known is best' method of selection, and it left Australia an old tired side about 8-9 months ago. Holger (the then coach) was sacked after consecutive 6-0 losses to Brazil and France. That coupled with the negative tactics left a lot of people dejected with the national side as a whole. The FFA (Australian FA) moved to replace Holger with Australia's best homegrown coach, Ange Postecoglou (who, as blasphemous as it my be, I rate higher than McClaren). He was tasked with putting on a respectable performance in Brazil (we'd already qualified by then), a strong performance and potential trophy for our home Asian Cup (this coming January) and to qualify and build a side that could seriously put on a performance in Russia. A lot of the older generation have since retired or simply fell out of favour, including the likes of Mark Schwarzer, Lucas Neill and Brett Holman. ...that's done for the post! OH MY WORD, TIMMY CAHILL!!!! OUR ALL TIME GREATEST! Sounds good buddy, similar to Mexico in the sense they've been through a host of managers and finally picked Miguel Herrera whose a brillaint coach - won the Mexican trophy with Club America and then reached the final the following season. We've dropped the defensive approach and gone with the previous hard-working, high pressure approach with wingbacks. Gets the best out of players such as Gio, Guardado, Herrera (Porto) and bringing back Rafa Marquez was a stroke of genius. Mexican-based players like Peralta, Vazquez, Layun (who was hated last year) and Aguilar have been great too! Love it when teams surprise at the tournaments with a unique style. Building for the future too! Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/15347-australia-v-netherlands/#findComment-624887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 For reference sake about the A-league:Matthew Spiranovic (the tall, lanky centrehalf) plays for the Western Sydney WanderersMatt McKay plays for Brisbane RoarMark Milligan (played Chile, out with injury today) plays for Melbourne VictoryIvan Franjic (played Chile, injured as well) plays for Brisbane RoarSo a few home based players making the line up.Australia are playing. Bresciano could well have buried that. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/15347-australia-v-netherlands/#findComment-624888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Is this World Cup the return of the famous 3-5-2 wingback formation. Both Holland and Mexico are using it to good effect. Do Colombia play that way as well? Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/15347-australia-v-netherlands/#findComment-624889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Keep in mind that Australia have never lost to the Dutch. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/15347-australia-v-netherlands/#findComment-624891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 https://vine.co/v/MTu5PQav6J1 Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/15347-australia-v-netherlands/#findComment-624894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Do Colombia play that way as well? I don't think so, think they played 4-3-3 against Greece with Cuadrado and Ibarbo supporting the striker. Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/15347-australia-v-netherlands/#findComment-624896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I don't think so, think they played 4-3-3 against Greece with Cuadrado and Ibarbo supporting the striker. Okay, I just had it in my head that they did Link to comment https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/15347-australia-v-netherlands/#findComment-624898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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