And so to the biggest game of the week and a chance to see not just one but possibly both of the World Cup finalists eliminated on the very same night.While the frenzy of permutations in last night’s Group B game was enough to give statisticians a semi of their own, tonight it’s quite simple, whether it's France or Italy who win, they could both lose if a weakened Holland are overcome by the Romanians.
But should the Dutch deliberately lose this game thus eliminating two deadly rivals, one of whom they may face again in the semi? You just know if France or Italy spawn their way through, they’ll get some belief back, pick up momentum and probably go on to win it.
The Dutch will play their second string for sure, but they certainly won’t go so far as to hand Romania victory, even if it’s ultimately in their own self interest.
Or will they? We Spurters would kick ‘em while they’re down, but the Oranje may just be too sporting and nice to have truck with that kind of malarkey.
Both games are going to be fascinating to watch in oh-so-many many ways.
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