Two nations looking to return to form will do battle today in an international friendly between the Netherlands and Ghana. The World Cup tune-up scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET will be held at the Feyenoord Stadium in Rotterdam and can be live streamed here free.
With the World Cup less than two weeks away, the Netherlands enter today's match with the possibilities of testing a 5-3-2 system. The formation would allow Galatasaray midfielder Wesley Sneijder to play behind the deadly partnership of Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben. For Sneijder, they system suits his capabilities best.
"I feel that it [the new formation] is good, both in possession and without possession of the ball," he said (via ESPN FC). "Within a week I have seen a lot of progress. I'm really curious to see how we are going to play against Ghana. We can not expect 100 percent perfection, so it still will not be all rosy," he added.
"But ultimately, it is the first [World Cup] match against Spain soon [that counts] and then we must be ready.''
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Player to Watch: The Netherlands' Arjen Robben remained one of Europe's deadliest attackers with Bayern Munich this past season. In 28 appearances with the Bavarian giants, the 30-year-old contributed 11 goals and six assists.
Netherland's Projected Lineup (5-3-2): Cillessen; Aanholt, Vrij, Vlaar, Indi, Janmaat; Sneijder, Blind, Clasie; Persie, Robben
Ghana's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Dauda; Asamoah, Boye, Akaminko, Opare; Atsu, Essien, Muntari, Ayew; Gyan, Ayew
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