Brazil vs. Netherlands: A Look Back on the Team’s World Cup Potentials

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The World Cup caps off this Saturday for the third place between Netherlands and Brazil. The Brazilian team is expected to have Thiago Silva during Saturday's playoff. Silva will be leading the team in its goal to achieve winning defences.

In the absence of Neymar, Dani Alves will be taking his place as the starting line-up. Netherlands players Louis Van Gaal will be making sensational history with his team by helping Daryl Janmaat and edging out Nigel De Jong.

Robin Van Persie is going to be starting at the front line. On the other hand, Arjen Robben will give Brazil's defenders a run for their money by outsmarting the moves of the host city's defending players.

Both teams have historically held a twice win in this round of the tournament in the past. The loss of 7-1 on Tuesday gave Brazil their biggest loss in the tournament's history. The loss was also Selecao's biggest loss in his home country in 39 years.

Brazil was the first time to let go of over five goals in half-time round in a semi-final round in the tournament. Netherlands and Brazil will be competing as third finalists of this year's tournament. The team who will bring home the third place trophy will be considered as the runner-up in the World Cup.

Many experts, though, question the chances of Brazil to stick it out against the Netherlands. Experts predict that the absence of Neymar may cause complications along the way on the team's journey in capturing the World Cup runner up title.

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