2010 World cup: E group analysis
Holland is in group E along with Denmark, Cameroon and Japan. Holland is the most unforunate side in word football along with Spain despite producing many world class stars. They never won football world cup despite producing players like Cruyff and Bergkamp. Holland is in easy group and other nations will fight for second spot.
Analysis of Group E teams:
1. Holland: Its players are in very good form and has best one of the best midfields in the tournament. They demolished opponents in warmup games. If Robben is unfit, it may have no chance against top teams like Brazil. Wesley Sneijder played exceptionally well for Inter Milan in champions league.
2. Cameroon:
3. Denmark:
4. Japan:
Predictions on group E teams:
1. Holland: Holland may face no tough opposition till quarterfinals. It needs to defeat Brazil in to advance to semifinals.
2. Cameroon: Cameroon has slight edge over Denmark and may progress to second round.
3. Denmark: Denmark needs to replicate its qualifying form to advance to second round but its performance is not convincing in warm-up games.
4. Japan: It may exit from grou stage.
Final analysis of Group E:
Holland can easily top group and may face Brazil in quarterfinals. Cameroon and Denmark will fight for second spot. Japan may find it difficult to advance to last 16. Holland is in roaring form in qualifiers and warm-up games. If Arjen Robben is fit, there will be tough contest with Brazil in quarterfinals.
Schedule of Group E games:
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June 14 | 5 PM | Soccer city stadium, Johannesburg | Holland Vs Denmark |
June 14 | 7:30 PM | Free State stadium, Bloemfontein | Cameroon Vs Japan |
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June 19 | 5 PM | Durban stadium, Durban | Holland Vs Japan |
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June 20 | 12 AM | Loftus Versfled stadium, Pretoria | Cameroon Vs Denmark |
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June 25 | 12 AM | Royal Bafokeng stadium, Rustenburg | Denmark Vs Japan |
June 25 | 12 AM | Green Point stadium, Cape Town | Holland Vs Cameroon |
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Group E sqauds and analysis:
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Best Performance: |
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FIFA ranking: | 4 |
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Coach rating: | 9/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 |
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Captain: | Van Bronckhorst |
| Martin Jorgensen |
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2010 Squad: |
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Goalkeepers: |
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1. | Maarten Stekelenburg |
| Thomas Sorensen |
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2. | Sander Boschker |
| Stephan Andersen |
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3. | Michel Vorm |
| Jesper Christiansen |
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Defenders: |
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1. | Van Bronckhorst |
| Simon Kjaer |
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2. | Andre Ooijer |
| Daniel Agger |
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3. | John Heitinga |
| Lars Jacobsen |
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4. | Joris Mathijsen |
| Jorgensen |
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5. | Khalid Boulahrouz |
| Simon Busk Poulsen |
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6. | Edson Braafheid |
| Per Kroldrup |
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7. | Gregory van der Wiel |
| Patrick Mtiliga |
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Midfielders: |
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1. | Wesley Sneijder |
| Thomas Kahlenberg |
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2. | Mark van Bommel |
| Martin Jorgensen |
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3. | Nigel de Jong |
| Thomas Enevoldsen |
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4. | Rafael van der Vaart |
| Christian Poulsen |
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5. | Stijn Schaars |
| Daniel Jensen |
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6. | Demy de Zeeuw |
| Mikkel Beckmann |
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7. | Ibrahim Afellay |
| Christian D. Eriksen |
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| Jesper Gronkjaer |
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| Dennis Rommedahl |
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| Jakob Poulsen |
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Forwards: |
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1. |
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2. | Robin van Persie |
| Jon Dahl Tomasson |
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3. | Klaas Jan Huntelaar |
| Soren Larsen |
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4. | Ryan Babel |
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5. | Eljero Elia |
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6. | Dirk Kuyt |
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