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The Netherlands and Uruguay attend in the 2010 World Cup semi-final as a surprise in a different way. Oranje rid Brazil. Uruguay through Ghana, the only African representative in the quarter-final, through the most dramatic games in history 80 years of world cup.

Both are now meet in Cape Town to outdo each other, and reach the 2010 World Cup final.

The Netherlands and Uruguay have never meet in a variety of any game in the last 36 years. Both were competing last time in the 1974 World Cup, and the Netherlands won by two goals without reply.

For Orange, this is the first semifinal match since 1998. Uruguay has forgotten that he had been a world soccer power. Le Celeste last reached the final four 40 years ago in Mexico.

The Netherlands has always come to the World Cup with a lot of talent, but often can not prevent the internal friction. Oranje always lulled praise early success, and failed to reach the final.

“Remember Euro 2008. After we beat Italy and France, everyone called us the prospective champion. Apparently, we failed at the quarter-final,” said coach Bert van Marwijk.

For Uruguay, successfully reached the World Cup semi-final is the first time since Le Celeste left the anti-football tradition. They now became the last team to win ticket to the most successful 2010 World Cup.

Van Marwijk ignores all the critics, who called his team reached the semifinals by ignoring good football and not impressive – including the time to beat Brazil. According to him, a wonderful is a victory.

Netherlands, he said, are now living longer need two victories to end the long wait of the World Cup trophy. He is willing to do anything to achieve that dream, including to ‘left’ total football.

Van Marwijk had to make two changes to his lineup due to a penalty for Nigel de Jong and defender Gregory van der Wiel. Joris Mathijsen is likely to fill the place of Van der Wiel. Another option is Khalid Boulahrouz and the Demy de Zeeuw. Rafael van der Vaart and Ibrahim Afellay is still going to sit on the bench.

Uruguayan Luis Suarez lost, the striker who claimed himself as the owner of Hand of God. He rewarded the red card due to banish the ball that slid into the goal with his hands, in the quarter-final match against Ghana.

Le Celeste reached the semifinals because of the savvy of coach Oscar Tabarez manage the balance on all fronts. But without Suarez in front, everything will probably be different.

Without Suarez, Diego Forlan role will be very heavy. It was not possible to run two roles at once; regulator attacks and striker.

Nocolas Lodeiro out of the tournament due to a broken leg. Diego Lugano doubt be able to play, following a knee ligament injury against Ghana. However, Diego Godin has been able to play, after missing one game.

Dutch slightly benefited by not appearing Suarez. At least, those who play in the Eredivisie is not haunted by the disaster that will made his own comrades. Suarez was the manufacturer of goal who most productive in Eredivisie with Ajax.

Uruguay
12-06-2010 Uruguay 0-0 France
17-06-2010 South Africa 0-3 Uruguay
22-06-2010 Mexico 0-1 Uruguay
26-06-2010 Uruguay 2-1 South Korea
03-07-2010 Uruguay 1-1 Ghana (on penalties)

Netherlands
14-06-2010 Netherlands 2-0 Danish
19-06-2010 Netherlands 1-0 Japan
25-06-2010 Cameroon 1-2 Netherlands
28-06-2010 Netherlands 2-1 Slovakia
02-07-2010 Netherlands 2-1 Brazil

Situation Uruguay

Oscar Washington Tabarez is forced to think hard preparing the squad that will face the Netherlands. He loses Diego Lugano, who injured knee ligament against Ghana. Nicolas Lodeiro broken leg and was sent home. Diego Godin may be a mainstay at the back.

Without Luis Suarez on the front line, assured Uruguay limp. Diego Forlan had to work extra hard. Become heavier again, Jorge Fucile got one hit penalty.

The expected composition of Players: Muslera; M. Pereira, Scotti, Victorino, A. Pereira, A. Fernandez, Arevalo, Perez, Cavani; Abreu, Forlan

The Dutch situation

The news for Bert van Marwijk : Robin van Persie is fit enough to be a starter, after suffering an injury against Brazil. Joris Mathijsen return to the starting line-up.

Gregory van der Wiel and Nigel de Jong absent due to accumulated cards. Demy de Zeeuw is expected to fill the place of De Jong and Khalid Boulahrouz to play at right-back position.

The expected composition of Players: Stekelenburg, Boulahrouz, Heitinga, Mathijsen, Van Bronckhorst, Van Bommel, De Zeeuw, Kuyt, Sneijder, Van der Vaart, Van Persie

Eligible players Observed

Diego Perez: Playing with the defense in tatters, making Uruguay expect every player to be inspiration for others. Players who might be expected to inspire the back and middle line is Diego Perez. Oscar Tabarez gave him the task to stop the Netherlands game.

Wesley Sneijder: The playmaker is at the peak of his performance. He became a decisive victory over Brazil. Sneijder will likely still show his influence. This time he will bring the Netherlands to the final.

Prediction/ Prediksi Belanda vs Uruguay

Castrol World Cup Match Predictor estimates the possibility of the Netherlands win the match 65 percent. Uruguay sure the whole stadium in Cape Town will be its enemies. They had to fight hard to beat the Netherlands by way of convincing.

Uruguay 0-2 Netherlands

source : goal.com