Netherlands’ 1-1 against Argentina

Andries Noppert

Solvent

He cannot be the hero in the penalty shootout after completing a very serious game, with confidence in air balls and a few merit saves in extra time.

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Jurrien Timber

Aggressive

He was devastated after giving it his all for the more than 130 minutes the game lasted between extra time and concessions. He is one of those who increase aggressiveness in search of a reaction.

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Virgil van Dijk

hesitant

He missed the first penalty of the shootout after a game in which he showed more name than real hierarchy. He often pushes his physique, but comes across as slow and hesitant in some actions.

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Nathan Ake

Not tired

He was chosen to keep pace with Messi and found himself outmatched by the Argentine when the ’10’ was physical. When he had to play desperately, his level improved.

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Denzel Dumfries

Braking

Scaloni saw his exhibition in the round of 16 against the United States and played with the wingers to stop him. He barely made it to the auction sites, although he always showed his face with the best attitude.

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marten de roon

Not comfortable

That changed at halftime after a first half where Messi struggled to find the ball late and where he didn’t offer himself as the Netherlands came from behind.

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Frenkie de Jong

Intermittently

Given his weight on the team, it’s surprising that he didn’t take a penalty in the shootout. Irregular during the game, better defense than formation. Argentina is accommodating in their manners.

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Daley Blind

Off

He could not show himself in attack as against the United States because Argentina covered the wings and in defense he came late to shut down Nahuel Molina at 0-1, a result for which he was changed.

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Cody Gakpo

Talented

He started as a midfielder, attacked after the break and played inside when Weghorst and Luuk de Jong came to the rescue. And he always leaves the stamp of his quality, even if they create occasions on this occasion. Changed in extra time.

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Memphis DePay

Did not succeed

Some dangerous plays from the Netherlands came from his boots, with flashy dribbles and deep passes, but nothing finished. Argentina was put at 0-2 and left their place with more finishing strikers.

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Steven Bergwijn

failed

It took 45 minutes for Van Gaal to join Memphis in attack. He was not good on the ball and finished badly on the best occasion for the Netherlands.

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Teun Koopmeiners

Creative

He came on after the break for De Roon when the Netherlands did not improve, but from his boot came the brilliant idea of ​​Weghorst’s 2-2 free-kick at 100′. He also launched and scored his penalty with quality.

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Steven Berghuis

Mainly

Enter the Netherlands’ reaction to his strength in the final minutes of regulation time and a left foot that was a nuisance for Argentina’s defense. His 1-2 pass from Weghorst. The blur: he missed his penalty in the shootout.

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Luuk de Jong

It is necessary

There is no one like him to play hero. His presence confused Argentina’s defense, which retreated from his danger in the air. Vital for 2-2. And he scores his penalty in class.

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Wout Weghorst

miracle

Two thrashing goals to take the losing game into extra time, one after a wonderful header and another mischievous last free kick. He also scored his penalty.

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just noah

Refreshing

He came on for a tired Gakpo in extra time without incident in the match.