Another unforgettable World Cup tournament will come to a close on Sunday as a couple of futbol giants, the Oranje and La Roja, vie to hoist the most prestigious trophy on the plant for the first time in their respective histories.
Holland is heralded by many as the best side to have never tasted World Cup glory. Coming close twice during the Johan Cruyff era, previously reaching the final in 74 and 78. The current Dutch side is coming into this final unbeaten in their last 25 matches and as the only team in the tournament to win all of their group matches.
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Spain on the hand have never reached a World Cup final despite their long and storied history. Until this year’s tournament, their best finish was 4th in 1950. La Furia Roja started the tournament with a shocking loss to Switzerland but have since found their form, controlling the ball in the midfield, with a stout defense, and David Villa causing havoc up front.
Holland will need to control possession on Sunday if they want to find success against a very organized and well-disciplined side. Wesley Sneijder and the rest of the Dutch midfield will need to play a near perfect game. The match up the Dutch will look to exploit will be on the right flank with their dynamic winger Arjen Robben attacking veteran defender Joan Capdevilla. It will be a tense final with a lot of ball control and possession, chances will be few, and the match will probably be decided by one moment of passing brilliance.
SwipeLife pick for World Cup Champion: Spain (We’re going with Paul the Octopus’s choice)
