Netherlands take on the visitors Argentina in the ¼-finals of FIFA World Cup 2022. The match will be played on Friday, December 9th at Lusail Iconic Stadium (Lusail).
Netherlands in 2014 took the “bronze” and after that, nothing really turned out to be shown for several cycles - Euro 2016 and the last World Cup were without the Dutch at all. And when last summer they made it to the continental tournament, then, having left the group, they lost without a chance already in the 1/8 finals to the Czechs. That defeat is still the last one. Soon van Gaal took over the coaching post (and it was Louis who was in charge in Brazil in 2014), And so far everything is working out with him. Without exaggeration: with a veteran mentor, they won successively groups in qualifying, the Nations League and, already in Qatar, in their quartet at the World Cup. Yes, those 7 points were estimated by many without enthusiasm, there were questions about the victory over Senegal, and especially about the draw with Ecuador. But in the 1/8 finals, the United States confidently, 3-1, removed.
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Argentina in 2014 were the closest to triumph. But then Messi ended up losing 1 of his many international finals. However, under the current coach, Scaloni, it turned out to take the first serious trophy, in the form of a victory at the Copa America. And it is significant that this happened on the fields of Brazil, and everything was decided precisely by the victory over the “pentacampeons” in the decisive match. Already at the World Cup itself, it all started with a shock: the team was punished for underestimating Saudi Arabia. Yes, then it turned out to get together and give the desired result in the group: 2-0 with Mexico and Poland. Szczesny was able to repel Messi's penalty kick, but still the favorite won. Lionel, by the way, is now praised even at home, he leads the team, scores and assists. Leo also scored in the 1/8 finals, opening a score with Australia. But, although in the end the Argentines won, but a serious “bell” was the segment after the goal of the “sockeroos”. Australia had chances to bounce back from 0-2 and move the meeting into overtime. But at the key moment Emiliano Martinez backed up and made a great save. But his namesake, Lautaro, is still flogging excellent chances.
In 2014, Argentine players went further on penalties. This was the second such case, and so it was after a draw at the 1978 World Cup. But, it is curious that the Dutch have never lost in all 7 matches in regular time. In this pair the Latin Americans will be the favorites. But they have problems, so it is worth considering the option that the Dutch do not lose in regular time.
Prediction for the match: Netherlands won’t lose in regular time (1X).
