2014 FIFA World Cup: Live Updates Matchday 17

Keylor Navas is the hero for Costa Rica.

by Tom Doyle 6/29/2014 11:02:56 PM
FT: Costa Rica 1-1 Greece- CRC win 5-3 on penalties

Costa Rica will play Netherlands at Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador on July 5, 21:00

by Tom Doyle 6/29/2014 6:59:01 PM

3rd & 7 37yd

This is the 7th all-time meeting between these teams, Netherlands with a slight advantage in the series at 3-2-1 (W-L-T)

by ESPN Stats & Info via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:57:30 PM
Go forth brilliant orange army

by crazed fan via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:57:37 PM
It wont be as close as people might think Mexico handles Robins and the Dutch handedly. 3-1

by Moses via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:57:40 PM
Netherlands have too much firepower for Mexico. Marquez guaranteed to get carded trying to contain Robben.

by Morty via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:57:43 PM
I'm not mentally prepared to lose Miguel Herrera from this tournament.

by Andrew via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:57:46 PM
Hi Tom, another great suspense today, Holland vs Mexico, What's your prediction?

by Papa Smurf via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:57:49 PM
Hi Papa! I think Netherlands will edge it 2-1.

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:58:01 PM
Good morning Tom, Andrea, and Boot Room. Tough ask for Mexico today.

by Rugger via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:58:06 PM
Do they have those portable defibrillators on the sideline to revive Herrera should he have a heart attack?

by Andrea Canales via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:58:07 PM
Rugger, welcome!

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:58:09 PM
These teams have met only once at the World Cup, a 2-2 draw in the 1998 Group stage.

by ESPN Stats & Info via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:58:11 PM
The post-Zusi El Tri look fantastic. But I'll take the Oranje 2-1.

by The Specious One via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:58:12 PM
I think Andrew, that you're not emotionally prepared, you mean.

by Andrea Canales via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:58:27 PM
Robben hat trick + rvp brace will see holland thru..

by sam lim via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:58:32 PM
How much will Salcido get blamed if this goes south for Mexico very quickly. Also, why is going south code for negative happenings?

by Andrea Canales via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:59:22 PM
Hola to Andrea, as well.... love her wise cracks!

by BostonArsenalFan via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:59:26 PM
Tom, same prediction as mine, 2-1

by Papa Smurf via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:59:35 PM
Salcido getting the start? Surprising to me.

by Morty via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:59:37 PM
4am here on Monday morning in New Zealand . How does one work!

by Aspi via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:59:39 PM
As a United fan, Van Gaal has impressed me so far this tournament. Downside is that he's taking away time from our preseason preparations with how well his Dutch side are doing!

by Craig (MUFCSeattle) via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:59:49 PM
Netherlands to win 3-1
Costa Rica and Greece 0-0

by Randy via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:59:51 PM
Holland score early, Mexico level it right before the half to give themselves some false hope. Holland romp in the second half though and win 4-1.

by Sad Larry via ESPN 6/29/2014 3:59:56 PM
Thanks BAF! You do you too, the Boot Roonm is open for all wisecrackers.

by Andrea Canales via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:00:13 PM
KICK-OFF! Netherlands 0-0 Mexico

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:00:20 PM
As a Mexican from Mexico my family and friends have always shown great respect for Holland.

by JC via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:00:47 PM
Despite weather, I would go with 3-1 to the Orange (Provided, Van Persie doesn't get cramped)

by Sherlock via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:00:50 PM
ok ...enough of the fairytale...mexico has been impressive in the world cup so far...but this is where the bus stops!

by James Buddy via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:00:58 PM
Old man river against Robben's pace is a matchup I reckon Van Gaal has thought about exploiting today

by Azeus via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:01:02 PM
@Craig. You'd still want LVG to do well with the Dutch though.. the further they go they better imo.

by Nonymous via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:01:06 PM
No believers in Mexico? :I believe they will win

by Son of Okocha via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:01:07 PM
Seems like early goals would be key given the heat - but then again, which of our predictions have actually worked out this WC?

by BostonArsenalFan via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:01:12 PM
That pitch looks scalding...

by pale via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:01:37 PM
This is the first time Netherlands has faced a non-UEFA or CONMEBOL team in the knockout stage.

by ESPN Stats & Info via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:01:48 PM
Netherlands are moving the ball about early on, but it does look hot out there...

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:02:16 PM
An early crack at goal by Miguel Layún flies a couple of yards over the bar - a 'sighter', as Steven Gerrard's fans would say.

by Tom Doyle via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:02:49 PM
Layun 1st shot!!

by Son of Okocha via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:02:51 PM
Ochoa isn't as good with his feet as he is a shot-stopper. That may come into play in this game.

by Andrea Canales via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:03:13 PM
This Ecuadorian is rooting for the country where most of our players play... Vamos Mexico!

by Mi Pana via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:03:24 PM
Announcer just said it be 97-degrees on the pitch. That does not bode well for Holland.

by FootballPetey via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:03:27 PM
Should be obvious but the heat is a major advantage to Mexico

by Ian via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:03:42 PM
Can a team win the World Cup if their goalkeeper is their best player?

by Sad Larry via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:03:45 PM
May the best team win, or rather the depends on red card and best refree decision

by Papa Smurf via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:03:50 PM
my prediction: Ned will win but Chicharito to come on as sub and score a goal

by texas via ESPN edited by Tom Doyle 6/29/2014 4:03:53 PM
The Dutch look affected by the heat already. Slight looks of consternation on all their faces.

by Andrea Canales via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:04:06 PM
Mexico is pressing really well. See if they can contain Robben's spidery runs...

by BostonArsenalFan via ESPN 6/29/2014 4:04:09 PM