A month after it began, the World Cup will be leaving us again for four years and return in Brazil. Like Lebron, it breaks hearts to see it end. However, we won't be burning it or writing letters to fans about loyalty. The final [its two countries who have never taken the cup on the final day. The Dutch and Spain have played wonderfully through out the tournament with slightly different paths.
The Dutch have yet to "drop" a point, winning every game with no draws. Since the group stage, they have carried form with from domestic league play with Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben dominating. The man everyone is waiting to wake up is Robin van Persie. Who are ya? Who are ya? He could give the Dutch the added advantage over Spain and it's sometimes lacking defense. Their D has been suspect at times, but whose hasn't. Will they get passed around? Will their midfield be able to hold the ball with Spain's possession game? Does a striker wake up and score? It'll be interesting for the Dutch.
On to the Spanish, and their crafty midfield. Torres being left on the bench isn't a surprise because he still looks injured. Pedro looked like a menace against the Germans consistently getting off strikes from midfield. Xavi, Iniesta, and Bisquets will be key for any success. The D has also been far from perfect even though they haven't given up a goal in knockout play. Lots of holes and missed chances from the Germans showed that Spain can be beaten even though they can hold possession for days.
I'm going with the Octopus and picking Spain because they're National Anthem is awesome and they have the best soul patch in the game. I don't expect it to be wildly open with Spain controlling most possession, but should still be entertaining. I'll give my thoughts on the whole world cup tonight. ABC, 2:30. Enjoy. I know I will.
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