Half-time entry (1-1): a good half, by far the most watchable half that England had played so far. Which means we'll probably lose! It's a good open game - we have more of the possession but they look dangerous on the break. But there is NO way that was a penalty - England were lucky. We've had good chances - and I'll think we'll have more (as will the Dutch). Though I fear England could get conservative in the second half and make the game a lot less enjoyable.
Full-time entry (2-1): a terrible half - or more accurately, a typical England half. Ponderous, labored, dull. Yes, blame the Dutch for changing formation and stifling England. But we are capable of breaking them down - but we didn't or couldn't. But, fortuitously, for one significant exception. And it was the difference. At the very least, you cannot say England are not resilient. Another game they had to come from behind. But have we used up all our luck - last minute equalizer, penalties win, and now a very dodgy penalty. Do we have anything left for Spain?
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