Brazil first half +148 thoughts?

I don't know a whole lot about soccer, but what I do know is Brazil is better than the Netherlands, and should be able to win the first half at plus money.

Input invited.

I think this game will be a lot closer than you expect it to be: The Netherlands aren't playing their "hoorah" style of play from 2008, when they were playing very offensive-minded and it was fun to watch them play.
By changing their game plan they improved defensively and get far less exposed on their back line, they also controll time of possession and imo the Brazilian midfielders will have some problems vs van Bommel and de Jong. The Brazilian defense so far was rock solid for most parts, but they also weren't challenged much so far. NED will be the best offense they faced so far and they will be missing one of their inside defenders today and might also miss Elano.
I think we might see a rather slow start by both teams here, looking to secure their clean sheet first. Both teams will have its scoring opportunities, but I wouldn't be surprised if it took 10-20min before we see the 1st rather good shot on goal.

nice! I wish I played it bro.

Nice hit bill.

I'm still wondering where Heitinga was when Brazil scored...Running around 10m in front of the rest of the Dutch backline, opening up the space for Robinho right in front of Stekelenburg... hno:

Thank guys, I was looking at the Netherlands for the second half, but talked myself out of it.
(told myself, don't get greedy)

hno:

billhill999 said:

Thank guys, I was looking at the Netherlands for the second half, but talked myself out of it.
(told myself, don't get greedy)

hno:

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As Gordon Gekko would say....GREED.....is GOOD! lol