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re: Group B Match 18 | Dutch vs Aussies | Official Match Thread 12:00PM EST
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:38 am to TN Bhoy
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:38 am to TN Bhoy
I'd still take both Alves and Marcelo, more so Alves, to provide a huge spark on attack. But Luiz is incredibly overrated, I actually consider him a liability.
BTW how is Italy's back 4? Historically they have always been the best back 4 in the business, but I understand they are breaking in 3 young/new faces for the tournament?
BTW how is Italy's back 4? Historically they have always been the best back 4 in the business, but I understand they are breaking in 3 young/new faces for the tournament?
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Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:38 am to ezride25
Brazil also has Filipe Luis and Miranda who are incredible defenders that were not selected to the 23 man roster.
Also, Australia is basically playing a home game in terms of the crowd. The Socceroos are supposedly outnumbering the Dutch 5:1.
Also, Australia is basically playing a home game in terms of the crowd. The Socceroos are supposedly outnumbering the Dutch 5:1.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:38 am to ATLienTiger
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And who's the best back 4 as a team?
Spain and Germany are also up there, even though Lahm is playing in the MF now. France, Italy, England, and Belgium are probably the next tier.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:38 am to thenry712
Danny is Daley's father.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:39 am to ATLienTiger
The best left back in the world isn't in this tournament and the best right back is playing defensive mid.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:40 am to TN Bhoy
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All but Silva are wildly overrated, especially as defenders.
Marcelo is excellent. He is the world's best LB, despite it being the thinnest position. Great two-way player, but also an idiot.
Everyone knows Alves does not defend.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:40 am to hendersonshands
From @footballjester:
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:40 am to NOTORlOUSD
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Spain and Germany are also up there,
With Ramos and Pique as the center backs I wouldn't put them in the conversation as best back 4 in the world.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:41 am to ATLienTiger
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BTW how is Italy's back 4? Historically they have always been the best back 4 in the business, but I understand they are breaking in 3 young/new faces for the tournament?
Devastated by injuries. They've got Chiellini playing as an attacking fullback.
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I'd still take both Alves and Marcelo, more so Alves, to provide a huge spark on attack.
Agreed on the attacking front, but Alves is useless as a defender.
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But Luiz is incredibly overrated, I actually consider him a liability.
Absolutely agreed. I have no idea how Silva stays sane playing for Brasil with the Three Stooges in defense and Cesar in goal.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:42 am to hendersonshands
Who's your best left back candidate?
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:43 am to ATLienTiger
Jeez. I wasn't really expecting australia to put up this kind of a fight. They seem to be controlling the game since I started watching 10 min ago.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:43 am to ATLienTiger
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:43 am to ATLienTiger
Should we start a new thread for those that just want to chat about the current game?
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:43 am to SUB
well that sucks
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:43 am to ATLienTiger
Cahill out for another WC match 
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:43 am to ATLienTiger
frick that stupid rule.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:43 am to SUB
The Dutch gon' Dutch, bro
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:43 am to SUB
Ouch. No mas Cahill.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:44 am to SUB
No more Cahill :/
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:44 am to TN Bhoy
Not watching. He got a yellow?
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