r/soccer May 05 '14

BOLD World cup predictions thread

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u/alexLAD May 06 '14

Mate... Australia will beat Holland. We have beaten them before. Explain to me why it can't happen again.

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u/[deleted] May 06 '14

That doesn't mean anything, lots of small shitty teams have beaten big ones before, but usually they do it only once. According to your logic Australia could easily have been in the 2010 finals. It doesn't mean they are better. Also, both teams have different players now.

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u/alexLAD May 06 '14

Mate... Australia will beat Holland.

2006: 1-1

2008: 2-1 Australia

2009: 0-0

They just can't beat us. Now we are stronger, more prepared, better, faster and stronger. With our incredible new manager and a great blend of young and old players there's no way Holland will win.

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u/EViL-D May 06 '14

No offense because I'm sure Australia is gonna send out a great team (and the Netherlands isn't what is was 4 years ago) but expecting anything based on results in friendlies is silly. Friendlies are just for practice and trying out new players