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The Netherlands shocked the world Friday when they overcame an early goal by Brazil to beat the South American team 2-1 in regulation. Dutch supporters around the world will be partying long into the night.

After Brazil scored the early goal through Robinho, it seemed as if it was going to be one of those days for Brazil. When Brazil goes ahead, they're often unstoppable. But when luck fell Holland's way after Felipe Melo scored an own goal, the Dutch looked like a different team entirely and deservedly grabbed a second goal from a corner that met Wesley Sneijder's head and into the back of the goal. Poor defending by Brazil, but surprisingly rather than trying to win the game, Brazil seemed more focused on chasing the referee than chasing goals.

But here are just some of the pictures from a historic day for Dutch football in the 2010 World Cup.

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It's the game that everyone has been waiting for. Brazil against Holland. But the big question is whether Holland will turn up on the day. Judging by their first half performance, they've been unable to penetrate Brazil's defense.

During and after the game, share your thoughts, observations and opinions in the comment section below.

Let's hope this game is a great one.

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The greatest in the world at the moment?

Brazil are the greatest football playing nation on the planet, there are very few who would argue that. They have five World Cups and Eight Copa Americas to their name and the very rarely disappoint their country. Whereas many European nations go through phases of good squads, Brazil have a never ending product line of top quality players and the flair and style of the Brazil side often makes people want to see them above any other team on the planet. But when you think about great Brazillian players, you'd probably come up with a load of players who love to attack: Pele, Ronaldo, Romario, Ronaldinho, Zico and Rivaldo etc. With the exception of Cafu and Roberto Carlos (who in their own right were more attacking minded than defensive - although Cafu could do it all!) you would struggle to convince people that Brazil have had a lot of world class defenders in the past. In 2002, they managed to win the World Cup with Dida in nets and Roque Junior at centre back and although the latter was voted in the World Cup XI, if you have seen both of these players in their club career, you wouldn't exactly consider them amazing.

Enter Dunga. A man that has caused a stir in his home nation by changing the Brazil way and moulded the national side in his own model. Instead of building a side from front to back, Dunga has reversed this and turned Brazil into a much more rigid outfit that almost splits the team into stern attacking and defensive orders. Dunga hasn't exactly revolutionised the entire Brazil mentality, but instead he has almost evolved it and has five players that allow him to make his system work like a charm:

Julio Cesar:

The best quality a goalkeeper can have is his organisational skills. How a keeper communicates and orders the defenders in front of him is very important and this is something Cesar does brilliantly as he knows how to talk to the players in front of him in order to protect his goal. This is the reason many have considered Buffon one of the greatest for the past decade as he knows how to organise the people in front of him, and when called into action he is equally adept to making saves. Barcelona V Inter last season at the Nou Camp is a prime example of Cesar's organisation as he was constantly talking to those in front of him and sending orders out that kept Barca out over and over again. By the time he retires, he could be known as the greatest Brazil keeper of all time.

Lucio and Juan:

About five or so years ago, you wouldn't have considered these two to be world class defenders. But experience has made both of these players into outstanding and many are even calling Lucio the best defender in the world at the moment. The experience they have both gained in a top league like Serie A has aided them greatly and like a fine wine, they are getting better with age. Lucio himself is a unique character, one look at him in England and people often start describing him as a 'beast' and we all know how passionate he can become about the game (one way to put it). Juan on the other hand has had his injury problems, but he is reliable and can often just make himself into a brick wall that no one can get around. These two are both athletic as well and very good on the ball, I suppose the reason I believe that these two are part of the greatest Brazil defence is the fact that they are both ball playing defenders that are as passionate about defending as the likes of Pele and Zico were about attacking. Also looking on the bench, there is a 25 year old Thiago Silva that plays for A.C Milan (are you seeing a theme here). I'm not one of these people who falls into the stereotype that Italian football is " boring defensive football" as often these claims are made by people that rarely watch it, but Italian's do know how to defend and it is part of their culture. Both have moved from German football and it has really sharpened their skills and often come up against some of the top attacking players in the world while at Serie A.

Felipe Melo and Gilberto Silva:

One has had a poor season in Italy which saw him sent off numerous times and the other plays in the Greek top division. With all due respect to Greek league, you'd often think your two amazing defensive midfielders would be playing for the likes of Real Madrid or Chelsea, but just because Gilberto doesn't play at the very top of the mountain, it doesn't mean he is any less of a player. Felipe Melo on the other hand has had a difficult first season in Italy that many foreign players often experience due to the unique football culture in that country; even Zidane had a struggle at first! These two players allow the likes of Kaka, Robinho, Fabiano and Elano (or Alves now I suppose) in front of them stay up the top end of the pitch and give them the confidence that they can perform the job of sweeping up when the opposition try to catch Brazil on the break. They also allow Maicon and Bastos to break forward from full back in true Brazil style and their main role is just filling in the gaps that attackers can leave when they attempt to go forward. Melo is a no nonsense player and he isn't afraid to kick you into next week if he needs to and Silva has an elegance that tells you he is fully aware of his surroundings and knows what his role is.

Obviously I am only 21, so I didn't really experience past generations of Brazil squads, but in my opinion (although i'd love to add Cafu to this team), this is the best Brazil defence I have ever seen. They just look solid at the back and these five players mean that they don't need to rely on their attacking players too heavily. Now Brazil are about to play Holland and I hope I'm not going to eat my words...

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The group stages have concluded and now we can all look forward to good old fashioned knockout Football. What this World Cup has provided us so far has been, well, a bit baffling really, it has provided little in the way of genuine thrills and excitement but a huge amount of intrigue. It has been engrossing and most importantly it has provided some genuine surprises.

Group A was the setting for the demise of the French, no heart, no passion, no cohesion, spats, rows and fallouts equalled one point for Les Bleus and a shameful early flight home. Henry should’vedone the world a favour and kept his hand by his side. Uruguay and Mexico qualified from the group with relative ease, both sides have shown through some assured displays that they are more than capable of having a successful run in this World Cup. It was such a disappointment not to see the South Africans get through, maybe naivety, nerves and a little bit of expectation got the better of them, particularly against the Uruguayans, yet their performances either side of that game were impressive and it was a shame not to see the host nation progress. The South African squad, unlike the French, can hold their heads high.

Argentina somewhat strolled through Group B, winning all three games, as impressive as that looks on paper there do appear to be a few cracks in the Argentinean side, particularly at the back. As yet you couldn’t really put them down as nailed on finalists. South Korea qualified as runners up, they are a well organised outfit and create plenty of openings going forward, they make for a tricky opposition. Elsewhere in Group B Greece were Greece and Nigeria were bitterly disappointing, their campaign will only be remembered for Yakubu’s astonishing miss against the Koreans.

The USA claimed top spot in Group C with virtually the last kick of the group, securing a berth in arguably the easier side of the draw. It was no less than the Americans deserved, particularly after clawing their way back from two nil down in their previous match to claim a vital point. England finished runners up, after being vilified for their part in two drab draws they secured qualification with a One nil victory over Slovenia, England may live to regret not converting more of their chances, they now face a tricky route through the knockouts. Far from being spectacular Algeria and Slovenia ensured that qualification for the US and England was not as comfortable as many imagined it would be.

The ever efficient Germans got their World Cup off to a flying start, breezing past an awful Australian side in a four nil rout. That German efficiency went missing in game two when they fell to a one nil defeat at the hands of Serbia. Group D   like most groups was wide open going into the final round of matches. A one goal victory against the Ghanaians clinched top spot for Joachim Low’s men. Ghana finished second, salvaging some pride for what has been a poor World Cup for the African nations. To be fair there wasn’t much between the three sides that finished below the Germans, the Australians were vastly improved after their first display and the Serbs looked well organised and difficult to beat. It was Ghana’s win in their first game which proved how crucial it is to get points on the board as early as possible.

The Dutch waltzed to 9 points in Group E without even having to get out of second gear. Japan finished a thoroughly deserving second. Denmark and Cameroon were quite frankly awful in what was possibly the dullest group of the tournament. The Indomitable Lions, for me, have been the let down of 2010 so far.

Group F was home to the shock of the Tournament, Italy not only failed to qualify but finished bottom of their group. On the back of two lacklustre draws no one expected the Italians to fall short again in their last match. You have to credit the Slovakians for playing with such belief, it has to be the game of the tournament so far, and in contrast to the French, despite their shocking start the Italians fought all the way in their final game and very nearly pulled off a great escape in the dying seconds. Special mention must go to New Zealand, to finish undefeated in a group containing the Azzurri, Paraguay and Slovakia is some achievement for the All Whites and it is a shame three sides could not progress from Group F because no one would begrudge them 90 more minutes of World Cup Football.

Brazil finished top of the pile in Group G with Portugal qualifying as runners up. The Ivory Coast were another African disappointment and the North Koreans went from terrific to terrible in three games. Brazil look strong, their two defensive midfielders play a priceless role and have so far been fantastic, if their more creative colleagues hit form then the boys from Brazil will be the team to beat.

In the final group Chile continued to wave the South American flag proudly. They played with the freedom and expression expected from Group favourites Spain. The Spanish did not buck the trend of struggling European sides, leaving qualification to the last game after a less than convincing start, but they did manage to turn things around and claim top spot. Switzerland were their normal no nonsense selves, set up not to lose and not to be pleasing on the eye. I would like to say the Hondurans did more than just make up the numbers, sadly I can’t.

As the World Cup heads into stage two a lot of teams will try to forget their struggles in the group stages. This is the business end of the tournament and it’s game one as far as they are concerned, if you slip up now you don’t get another chance to set things right. There is still no real favourite, results wise it has been one of the most unpredictable World Cups so far, one thing we know is that every side is beatable. The form book was thrown out of the window during the group stages, and there’s no indication that will change in the knockouts.

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Greed And A Lack Of Passion

I'm starting this blog in the 68th minute of Ivory Coast's game against Brazil and they are 3-0 down and Sven has just made his second substitute, but unfortunately it is a like-for-like sub and isn't exactly a response you should be giving when you're losing 3-0 , and even then it wasn't an instant response. When England first head hunted Sven-Goran Eriksson in 2001, he was one of the top club managers in the world and Lazio fans shed tears as he walked out of the club for the last time, begging him to stay. Before his England appointment, he was successful at almost every club he had been at, even managing to win the UEFA cup with Goteborg, and you only need to look at how many Swedish club sides have won a European trophy to let you know that it is one difficult task. So England had their man, a manager who seemed to just understand the game and knew how to be successful, but I don't need to tell you that it didn't exactly work out.

In 2002, England had a great tournament and if you ignore those people that blame David Seaman for our exit, the majority were very proud of their nation despite a quarter final exit, and it seemed like we had players who still had time to grow and a manager that could deliver that success. In Euro 2004 and World Cup 2006, the Portuguese beat us, twice, and England fans were forced to watch on as an indecisive Sven waited patiently without throwing caution to the wind, much to a nation's frustration. Beyond that, he then was snapped up by an ambitious Man City side, but his reign ended with a 8-1 loss to Middlesbrough on the final day of the season, many believing Sven had lost the plot, playing a shaky defence that involved Elano at right back.

But no need to fear for Sven's future, he got another great job, as Mexico gave him the chance to take their side onto greatness. Sven lasted 13 games as Mexico manager, and even had the nerve to discuss the Portsmouth manager position less than a year after taking the post. Then it got even stranger, as rumours circulated that Sven would be part of a takeover for the oldest professional football club in the world, Notts County. Everyone laughed, but by the end of the day a deal was done, and Sven found a new home. God knows what happened from there, as no one was sure who the real owners were and Sven claimed he was conned and needed to put his hand in his pocket to save face. Sven had to write off a massive pay off from the club, but still got a decent two months wages for a club ridden with debt. But once again, Sven didn't need to fear, as he had another shot at the World Cup, with the Ivory Coast, but by this time, many people across Europe felt Sven had lost his winning mentality, but as I write this, he sits on the Ivory Coast bench.

In their opening game, one of Africa's great hopes for the cup were poor against Portugal, but to be fair, the majority of other teams looked cautious as well. But in this match against Brazil, which has just ended 3-1, Ivory Coast look poor. They are a decent side, and when Kaka was sent off, in the 89th minute or so, they actually showed a little bit of urgency, the same urgency that should have come from the manager when Brazil went 3-0 up. I know you could argue that it is Brazil, but Ivory Coast should not be ripped to pieces like I've seen in this game. And the problem is obvious - Sven is only motivated by money, and this is because of his time in England. Sven loves the attention he receives and it seems he can't resist the chance to get a massive pay cheque, but at the same time he doesn't seem to actually care about how he performs in his job any more. He seemed to enjoy the lifestyle more when he was England manager, and beyond that it appears as if he doesn't actually put any thought into the job in hand.

Man City were a good side, but by the end of his reign he was playing players in any position and they were torn to shreds by various sides. Mexico are one of the top teams in North America but Sven struggled to help them qualify for a World Cup and it would have been a crime (as we see by Mexico's attacking pace in this World Cup) to have failed in the qualifying with that side. And I don't even want to go into the Notts County fiasco, it was an absolute disgrace what he did there and now the club has been left with a huge amount of debt, just so him and a few of his buddies could get a massive pay out. I just can't understand why anyone would take a risk on him, he clearly isn't bothered about success too much and the Ivory Coast are now in danger of going out of the World Cup despite being, arguably, the strongest African nation in the competition. Sven doesn't have a passion for football anymore and he isn't even a very good mercenary. I wouldn't be surprised if he became manager of a team in Qatar after this World Cup is over, and I feel sorry for Ivory Coast fans, because I know England fans had to sit through his lack of care for our national side. The biggest shame is what I pointed out before - Sven was once one of the best managers in Europe, but instead he is an example of how money can corrupt a person.

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When we think back to previous World Cup tournaments, many fans - myself included - look back to the 1982 Brazil side as the best in our living memory.

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Without being  philosophical, it must be said that every individual is entitled to an opinion and to simply ridicule it  without substantial support would be unfair. Having listened to the Group C Podcast, there are a  few comments about the main topics being discussed.

- The Top Teams: Every team does have a flaw or will have one during the World Cup. One must  consider the pressure of competing in the world's biggest stage with reputations made and destroyed in a single match or round. Injuries, inconsistent form, suspensions, officiating and coaching decisions will all affect the results. One does not have to be a supporter of Brazil to acknowledge the Selecao would probably have 8 titles by now if the winner is crowned purely based on talent while Spain would at least have one. Winning the World Cup  is not just about talent but the combination of variables which are quite intricate and can easily tip the balance to one side or the other.

As for Group C which is stirring up debates and discussions, below are some general comments based on watching and tracking certain teams and their players:

ALGERIA: They will not be advancing from this Group and it might be difficult for them to even get a point. Unlike other African teams, this North African country does not have the physical presence of a Cameroon or Ghana or Ivory Coast. By physical presence one is implying they are not as fast or strong physically. They can play tough and be rough but they are not a superior physical team. They are missing a crucial player in Mourad Meghni who is out injured and will lose to England, USA and Slovenia. At best, they might snatch a draw against either USA or Slovenia. If anyone watched the team's campaign in the African Cup of Nations, then it would be fair to state the Algerians are not on the same talent level as the Egyptians. However, Algeria deserved to get to this stage because they managed to beat Egypt in the play-off match in Sudan but they remain inferior talent wise to Egypt. This is a clear case of how talent does not necessarily prevail as Egypt did dismantle Algeria 4-0 in the African Cup of Nations. Without going into detail, the Egyptians have had a psychological barrier and intense pressure which have prevent the side from performing up to their talent level causing them to miss on the World Cup in 2002, 2006 and 2010.

SLOVENIA: Many pundits and football fans underestimate this team. Slovenia is not as good as Croatia was in France 1998 but they are a solid team. What they lack in sheer talent, they make up by effort, team work and some individual skills. As a team they are not very talented but on an individual basis they have a couple of decent players. They simply work well together as a unit and they will most likely beat Algeria while troubling USA to the extent of getting a draw or even beating USA. Against England, Slovenia might get a result depending on how many points the Three Lions have prior to the match. However, if logic prevails then Slovenia will fight with the USA for the second spot leaving Algeria to occupy the bottom place in Group C.

ENGLAND: If you check  the piece on who will win the World Cup, it originally excluded England as an option because  the team is not deep enough to make a run beyond the quarter-finals (check www.worldcupbuzz.com/which-team-will-win-the-2010-world-cup/) but in an updated article England was added (please check www.worldcupbuzz.com/world-cup-2010-update-on-tournament-favourites/) and there is a reason for this.

Fabio Capello is a capable manager and he is one of the best in the world. If he wins the World Cup with England then he certainly will be amongst the best three coaches. Capello was in charge of Milan when they shredded the great Barcelona side in the Champions League final of 1994 with a score of 4-0. He won league titles with Roma, Milan, Juventus and Real Madrid. This shows he has the winner's mentality and it does not matter if you are coaching in England or elsewhere because you can still take with you the winning mentality.

The problem here is Capello can sometimes go too far when considering certain aspects such as the overall good of the team and achieving results because in doing so he sometimes restricts talented players and their ability to perform. Luckily for England he does acknowledge the need to free Wayne Rooney to excel and strike fear into opponents but  Capello on the bench and Rooney on the pitch alone cannot win it for England. The Three Lions do have other quality players but none are on Rooney's level regardless of their position. England's journey will likely end  in the quarter-final or perhaps the semi-final at best when facing Brazil (or another quality team).

USA: The United States is by far one of the most improved sides in the last few years as shown by their performances in the Confederations Cup last year. To beat Spain, who were on a historic  streak, is a great achievement and the United States went on to test Brazil's resolve and talent to the end. There are several variables at play in this situation such as the American desire to always excel and be better in sports when compared to others, but one must keep in mind soccer is behind NFL, MLB, NBA and even NHL. This does have a negative effect on the progress of the national team. The United States was one of the toughest games for the Azzurri in Germany 2006 and they severely tested the Italians with their grit and determination.

The American can still compete and have a considerable chance of going through this group. The US will likely beat Algeria and will either settle for a hard fought draw with Slovenia or perhaps even win the match considering the Slovenia clash will be the decider. As for the much anticipated England vs USA match, Capello and Rooney will make sure England will do the utmost to win. Capello will demand the England players do not underestimate the US and Rooney still has something to prove after World Cup 2006. When healthy and nearing top form, Rooney is close to unstoppable with his sheer desire to win and his talent.

One Note: The English media will sometimes fall into the trap of giving teams a certain tag but it is often done to sell stories or provide motivation for England's players. In other cases it has the adverse effect of  piling unnecessary pressure on England's players or providing excuses for an unlikely defeat. In general the press, even in the US, concentrates on selling a story or creating a storm in order to have increased audience. One man who exploited the English media till the end is the self-proclaimed "Special One" Jose Mourinho who often manipulated the English press to satisfy his craving for attention and to serve his purposes.

He did leave Inter so he can challenge for La Liga with Real Madrid but there are other main factors behind his decision: his long-time hatred for Barcelona who never gave him the chance to take over after Bobby Robson and Louis van Gaal, and his failure to win over the Italian press. The media in Italy often slammed Mourinho and did not fall for his tricks (but did rightfully salute him at the end for winning a historic treble with Inter). Mourinho became aware he could not manipulate the Italian press as easily as the English one so that is another reason why he opted to leave. Of course Mourinho knew it would be hard to replicate this season's success and with Real knocking on his door, he knew he had the perfect opportunity to join an extremely promising situation.

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