World Cup Argentina vs Netherlands preview

World Cup semi final Argentina vs Netherlands. Both teams are fighting for a spot in the championship game. 

Argentina is playing well. Messi is playing like a captain doing big things in big situations. They attack by possessing the ball and trying to find Messi. Messi can create for himself and others. Watch for Higuane, Di Maria, are quality players that compliment this team. They are not going to take over a game but they can influence it.  They are not known for their defense but they defend well enough. Other teams are so conserned about the Argentina attack that they do not push forward as much. This allows the defense to play number up and be effective.

The Netherlands will push forward they will try to possess the ball in the mid field and use their speed to create opportunities. Van Persie, Robben, Sneijder are deadly and will draw a lot of attention from the Argentina defense. They will run and try to find numbers up. The Netherlands defense will need to find a way to slow down Messi and limit his touches. 

This could be a shoot out. If the Netherlands can find a way to limit Messi they have a good chance. Argentina will defend the Netherlands powerful attack and find ways to open up the Netherlands.