The State of the Netherlands International Soccer Team
The year 2011 was extremely good to the Dutch National Team, although their great accomplishments are certainly overshadowed to an extent by the heartbreak they experienced in the final of the FIFA World Cup. A 1-0 loss at the last second of extra time to an amazing Spanish side left a sour taste in the mouth of the squad after tearing through the rest of the field, beating Brazil and Uruguay in convincing fashion. The team is definitely on the rise, and can only get better from here.
The focal point of a side loaded with talent is a man many consider to be the premier striker in the entire world: Robin Van Persie. The attack certainly is not dominated by one player, however, as Van Persie is backed up by brilliant attacking minds like Arjen Robben, Wesley Sneijder, and Dirk Kuyt, among others. Sneijder, along with Nigel de Jong, prefer to dominate possession, play slow, and look for creative opportunities between the defense. Every player forward for the Netherlands has an extremely powerful strike, and is dangerous from all kinds of ranges and angles. An improving defense is the x-factor for the success of the offensively potent side.
Playing this style of soccer is certainly a high risk, but the pace has yielded many rewards for the side. Other international sides fear the prospect of having to face the orange because of it. Excitement, passion, and heart are certainly abundant when speaking of the Dutch, and these qualities show in the style of soccer.
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