Twenty five games unbeaten and memoirs of final outings in 1974 and 78 will count for nothing as the Netherlands look to shed criticism from past Dutch greats as ‘Oranje’s’ quest for modern day perfection is close to boiling point thanks largely to the tactical nous of Van Marwijk’s workmanlike, but effective outfit.
Spain, on the other hand, still gleaming from 2008 European Championship glory have failed to reach the heavy heights expected, but they still find themselves moments away from rewriting Spanish history books. Maybe, the seamless engineered passing, technical wizardry and a Barcelona over balanced squad have meant Espana have not had to play at their sublime best.
Soccer City, a place where dreams have been conquered in this World Cup’s colourful African spectacle adhere us to the more natural side of the ‘Beautiful game’ which could be said has lost transition in recent years. South Africa, a country reunited through the valiant and extraordinary Nelson Mandela, is a place where peoples pride of nationalism has allowed them to show-off a country entrenched in fascinating culture.
Nelson Mandela, a man breathing inspiration.
One touch, memorising and flamboyant, Vicente Del Bosque’s side look on paper the team to win the World Cup virginity of both sides in their first ever clash of worthwhile note. Wesley Sneijder, the Dutch’s modern day Cruyff can expect the weight of history planted upon his shoulders as the Netherland’s remain desperate to turn the screw on the statistical books and finally put to bed the agony of previous World Cup Finals defeat.
Johan Cruyff, the Dutch's legendary hitherto the mainstay in Oranje folklore.
None needn’t be shy, but notoriously nervous as two sets of eleven players have the World at their feet in Johannesburg. With the high and mighty watching on, the battleground of footballing beauty is open to viewing once again tonight. The temple of both nations awaits a legacy to be written.
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