Man of the Match, Zinedine Zidane, headed in two goals off corner kicks to shut out favored Brazil 3-0 at the 1998 World Cup Finals in Paris, France.
Playing at home turned out to be a key advantage for France.
Viva Francia, champions of the 1998 World Cup.
Holland has won their semifinal match versus a game Uruguay squad in chilly Cape Town, South Africa.
The Netherlands dynamic duo of Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder overpowered Uruguay’s captain Diego Forlan. Noticably absent was Luis Suarez, serving his one game suspension for a red card on his ” Hand of Suarez ” play.
Perhaps the best goal of the 2010 World Cup was Giovanni van Bronckhorst in minute 17. His rocket shot from 30 meters just found the opening in the top right net.
Holland was cruising up 3-1 when in the 91st minute Uruguay scored a second goal, for a very brief time keping their dream alive. but it was Holland’s day and they advance to an all European Final.
We won yet again with the Netherlands as our Lock of the semifinals; having already won our Locks of the 3 group stage games, Round of 16, and Quarterfinals. A perfect 6-0 ATS. Winning’s fun.
Holland advances to the 2010 World Cup Finals. Congratulations Oranje.
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