Quote Originally Posted by Mack05:
This is now officially my last post for 3-4 months (That is a promise). I have no need to come back here Sunday and say I told you so. My confidence in my pick and then it winning will say more then I ever could.
Looking at this game objectively, Each side has taken a decidedly different path to Sunday’s final game. For the Dutch, they remain the hottest team in the world, as they’ve now won 25 straight matches as a side dating back to 2008, and have yet to lose in this World Cup.
Their star has been diminutive Wesley Sneijder, who has played superb this tournament. The midfielder who recently won a UEFA Champions League title with Inter Milan, has continued his world class play this summer, as through six Dutch wins, he’s scored five goals, including two in a quarterfinal win over Brazil, and one against Uruguay in a 3-2 semifinal victory.
Sneijder is joined by Arjen Robben, a skilled midfielder, who is just getting fit after a pre-tournament injury, and has scored two goals for the Oranje in their last three matches.
As for Spain, while they may be the more talented overall side in this tournament, they’ve relied heavily on one man to get them this far, striker David Villa.
What Villa has done in this World Cup is simply phenomenal, as heading into the final, he is tied with Sneijder with five goals. However, seemingly, all those goals have been do or die, last second scores, such as his 83rd minute goal to lift Spain to a 1-0 victory in their quarterfinal win over Paraguay. Most recently, Villa was held quiet by Germany, but not before defender Carles Puyol put in a header to clinch their 1-0 semifinal win.
So heading into the final, which side has the advantage? Despite what the results say, it’s actually the Spanish.
As was previously mentioned by me, this is a deeper side then Holland, with the explosive Villa up front, but more importantly a boatload of skill in the midfield with Andres Iniesta, Alonso and Xavi in the midfield. Also, for all the talk about their feared offense, keeper Iker Casillas has been phenomenal, as he has yet to give up a goal in the knockout rounds. That stat is even more important, considering Spain has won their last three matches 1-0. A VERY good trait in a side.
The Dutch on the other hand enter this match playing good but hardly great soccer, a big point of contention with the Orange Army. Dutch fans that I have spoken too (I lived there for 2 years), believe their countrymen have yet to play their best match, but will do so Sunday against Spain.
The only problem is this: As great as Sneijder and Robben have been, quietly, keeper Maarten Stekelenburg has been struggling. He has given up at least one score in four straight games, and two against a Uruguay side that was without one of their best offensive players- Luis Suarez- in the semifinals.
Expect a thrilling and exciting final, but ultimately, FULLY expect La Furia Roja (love the knickname) from Spain to pull it out. They have the better overall talent, the better keeper and the best player in this match. And with the wide open style the Dutch like to play, for the first time all World Cup, Spain’s offensive weapons will be free to do what they do best, make plays.
It’s going to be an exciting match Sunday afternoon in Johannesburg. But there is only one bet to make.
That is on La Furia Roja of Spain, your 2010 World Cup champions. Bet on it and thank me later..
See you all in 4 months 
Grow the fu*k up and stay out of someones thread if you have nothing good to say...How old are you man??? 
some people just hate when someone is doing a good job at picking winners...Keep up the good work Vanzack
when did all this start? good luck vanzack
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