Match #18: Holland vs Austria

   

AB: This has all the makings of a mouth watering contest between the favourites in the group. Holland with all their verve going forward showed their mercurial side against Ukraine and nearly threw it away. We definitely know that their matches will throw up some excitement. The way Wijnaldum operated through the Center was a joy to watch. 

Austria struggled to break down N. Macedonia, and for them to influence the game, Alaba has to play up. Aranautovic is suspended for this game after scoring the winner in the last one.

I expect the Dutch to win this one 3-2 - but this could be the most unpredictable game of the tournament so far


dark7knight: Austria will be humstrung by the absence of Arnautovic, who despite his failings, was a wonderkid when he broke out. And Holland is going to go for it, so maybe Holland has a bit too much for Austria, 2-0 to Holland

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  1. Unknown17 June 2021 at 10:19

    2-0 Holland in a decisive victory. Alaba can't carry this team alone and the quality of Holland is just too much.

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