Saturday, July 12th, Brazil vs. Netherlands at Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha, Brasilia (9pm BST, 4pm ET)
Day 24: Brazil vs. Netherlands
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I bet Brazil are overjoyed to play another game.
Does anyone even watch these? I bet the players themselves don't even care!
This is a must win for Brazil vs a last chance to leave a lasting impression on the world stage by Van Gaal.
Netherlands 8-0 Brazil.
Van Persie x8
Van Persie x8
Both teams may aswell go and attack which means Holland will probably win if Luiz plays. 3-2 Holland.
Pointless game...
Really fecking hate that we have to play this game. Nobody fecking wants it, feck this game. If it would make Brazil somewhat happy after their semi final, they can win it for all I care. Shit game
I doubt we can even recover mentally to even play this game. The crowd might even boo us from the opening whistle.
I wish FIFA would get rid of this game but the income from tv rights and ticket sales etc means that wont ever happen.
These games are normally good, cos a lot of the unused players play and they take the opportunity to shine.
But really, they should scrap the third place games. Who cares?
But really, they should scrap the third place games. Who cares?
Do teams normally play their stars in these games? I can't recall since I typically never watch these 3rd place games. 
I am assuming Brazil will try to win since they are at home.
I am assuming Brazil will try to win since they are at home.
Can't wait!
certain we will see second stringers...and it will be a much better match because of it.
Would like Brazil to restore some pride .But can both side be really up for this.
Especially Brazil.
Especially Brazil.
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Does finishing third have some sort of reward or something? It's scandalous to have a match between the two teams who are clearly hurting after losing their semi final matches.
the match that nobody wants to play in and I dont think should be played full stop.
What is the point, it not like the Olympics where 3rd gets a medal.
What is the point, it not like the Olympics where 3rd gets a medal.
Netherlands themselves certainly took it seriously back in 1998.
The loser becomes twice a loser. And the winner is still a loser.
Germany were going crazy in 2006 during their goals in the 3rd place play off
Germany were hosts back then in 2006 so naturally they'll want third place
Brazil could be same as well tonight
Brazil could be same as well tonight
Well, the third place was a pretty good finish after what the expectations had been before the tournament. Just look how it was celebrated in Berlin afterwards. Plus it did help to end the tournament on a high note after that disappointing and soul crushing defeat to Italy. Won't be the same thing for Brazil though. Going in expecting to win the tournament (with a certainity that I have never seen before) and then having to play a "cheer-up" match after being humiliated in the most disastrous way is probably not what the players want right now. They have nothing to win here. People will be angry and disappointed even if they win and even more outraged if they manage to lose. So, yeah, I wouldn't like to play for Brazil right now.
Will Van Gaal risk Van Persie tonight, bearing in mind where he is headed. The last thing we would want is Robin to get injured in a game like this, not so important in the grand scheme of things.
They looked like they did. Just like Croatia. Might be an excuse from Kluivert.
As there's no place for the final at stake, I hope both countries will give viewers an entertaining match with lots of attacking displays.
Are the Dutch playing reserves? Read this somewhere but I can't seem to find it now so probably not true.
3rd place will get 22m in price money and a bronze medal. 4th place no medal and 20m.
I'd be shocked. We better not lose twice in a row.
Let's hope the Netherlands don't play for another boring 0-0
feck you FIFA.
Van Gaal could have been back by now sorting out transfers and taking a look at our players.
Hope it's a entertaining game now atleast with some of the younger talents playing.
Van Gaal could have been back by now sorting out transfers and taking a look at our players.
Hope it's a entertaining game now atleast with some of the younger talents playing.
Should play the kids for both teams. Let the next generation get some experience.
^bring back moysey?
van Gaal is coming...I am very excited. 