The most anticipated match of the World Cup is the opening match of group D, which will decide the fate of the tournament. The match between Portugal and the Netherlands will be held on the opening day of the competition, on the 24th of June.
The Portuguese team has already won the European Championship, and the team has recently been strengthened with several players who have already made their debut in the national team.
It is worth noting that the Portuguese team is one of the main favorites of the match, because it has already played in the international arena and won several matches. The team’s main competitors are the Netherlands and the United States.
In the previous World Cup, the Portuguese won the gold medals in 2002 and 2006. However, the team did not win the trophy again until the current edition, when the Portuguese were able to win the title.
At the beginning of the current tournament, the Netherlands are considered the main rivals of the Portuguese. The Dutch team has a number of stars who have been playing in the Portuguese national team for several years.
The Dutch team is considered the favorite of the opening matches, because the team is very confident and ready to fight for the victory. The Netherlands team has the following advantages over the Portuguese:
1. Great selection of players. The national team has several stars who are able to make the difference in the match.
2. Good teamwork. The Portuguese team doesn’t have such a strong and stable team, which is why the Dutch team can easily take advantage of the mistakes of the team of the home country.
3. Individual skills of the players. In the current season, the Dutch players have already shown that they can make the decisive plays.
4. Good preparation. The players of the Dutch national team have already been practicing for the match for several months.
You can always follow the latest results of the national football team on the website of sports statistics.
Team’ s chances of winning the gold medal
The Netherlands are the main contenders for the title of the strongest team in the world. The main advantage of them is the selection of the best players of their national team, who are ready to play in the most difficult matches.
However, the main goal of the Netherlands is to win gold medals. The following factors can help the team to achieve this goal:
* Excellent teamwork.
* Individual skills.
Both the Dutch and the Portuguese teams have problems with the teamwork. This is one more reason why the Netherlands have a good chance of winning gold medals at the World Championship.
All the latest information about the Netherlands on the sports statistics website
The national team of Holland is considered to be the strongest in the European arena. The squad of the country is very capable of playing in any tournament.
Thanks to the information provided by the sports statisticians, you can always learn about the latest news about the national teams of other countries. The website of the sports statistical department provides information on the following sports:
• football;
• basketball;
* handball.
This information is updated in real time.
Thus, you will always be aware of the latest changes in the field of sports.
Latest results of Portuguese football
The football season in Portugal has just begun, and it is already clear that the national champion will be decided in the next few months. The championship of the Azores will be very interesting, because there is a good opportunity to win a place in the Champions League zone.
As for the Portuguese championship, the teams are already very close to the decisive matches. It is worth highlighting the following teams:
· Sporting;
· PSG;
and the Portuguese Cup.
Each of these teams has a good number of players who can be called the main stars of the championship.
Sporting is considered one of Portugal’ best clubs, because of the following reasons:
i. The team has many players who are already able to play at the international level.
ii. The club has a very good coach, who is able to choose the best lineup for each match. This allows the team not to waste time and to achieve the desired result.
iii. Good teamwork in the team. The club is very close, because each player knows the position of his colleagues.
iv. Individual skills, which are very important in the championship of Portugal.
PSG is considered by many as the second best team in Portugal. The reason for this is the following:
a. Lack of motivation.
b. Weak lineup.
c. Disastrous results in the last few years. However the team still has a chance to win.
To follow the results of PSG, you just need to go to the website. Here you can find the latest data about the team and its rivals.
What are the chances of the French team to win?
The French team is another team that is considered as the main contender for the gold in the tournament of the Champions league zone. The French team has an excellent lineup, which allows it to play against the Portuguese and the Dutch.
Moreover, the French players have a lot of experience in international competitions. This experience allows the coach to choose his lineup for the matches. This makes the French club a real contender for victory in the competition.