Dutch face two challenges in round of 16 - Mexico and Steamy weather
Fp Archives • 11 years agoLouis van Gaal is preparing his Netherlands squad to face two significant challenges in its World Cup Round of 16 match in this steamy northern Brazilian city — Mexico and the weather.
Can the top-scoring Dutch beat Mexico's star shot-stopper Ochoa?
Fp Archives • 11 years agoThe World Cup's highest-scoring team is about to meet arguably the tournament's best goalkeeper. If the free-scoring Netherlands wants to progress to the quarterfinals in Brazil, it will have to do what only one man has done so far — beat Guillermo Ochoa.
World Cup 2014: Mexico coach Miguel Herrera and the art of entertainment
Fpsports • 11 years agoMexico manager Miguel Herrera has been the most passionate, energetic and animated characters in this tournament and last night he showed why as he went wild in celebrations after Mexico reached the round of 16.
Croatia face uphill task of unlocking resolute Mexico defense
Fp Archives • 11 years agoMario Mandzukic's return from suspension helped keep Croatia alive in the World Cup. To lead his side into the second round, he may have to do something that no one has been able to do through two games in Group A: score against Mexico.
Coach Herrera hails special World Cup performance from Ochoa
Fp Archives • 11 years agoMexico coach Miguel Herrera admitted that he had never seen a better goalkeeping display at the World Cup than that by Guillermo Ochoa in his side's 0-0 draw with Brazil