It’s going to be a World Cup 2010 Final rematch as reigning champions Spain go at loggerheads against Netherlands in a Group B encounter on Friday.
It’s going to be a World Cup 2010 Final rematch as reigning champions Spain go at loggerheads against Netherlands in a Group B encounter on Friday. The Dutch will be looking for revenge as coach Louis Van Gaal will be tipping on his star players to outdo the talented Spaniards. So who are going to be the key personnel for either side in this mouth watering tie? We give you the lowdown on the two best players who can take centre stage in the tonight’s game:
Xavi Hernandez (Spain)
Spanish side will look on to the creative services of Xavi when they meet Netherlands in an all important group tie. The Barcelona midfielder will be partnered by Andres Iniesta as well as the likes of Koke and Cesc Fabregas. Coach Vincent del Bosque will rely on Xavi to deliver the ‘x’ factor against the Dutch.
Robin van Persie (Netherlands)
The skipper leading by example – Robin van Persie will be the number one attacking threat for the Spanish defence as the striker looks to avenge the 2010 defeat suffered in South Africa. The Manchester United player has been in goal scoring form throughout the World Cup qualifiers and will hope to continue the same against the mighty Spain.
Even with Spain possessing a dearth of talent in midfield, the Dutch team cannot be discounted from this tie. The likes of Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder still possess that cutting edge as this tie could go down to the wire.
