2014 FIFA World Cup Semifinal

2014 World Cup

ARGENTINA
1	Romero (GK)
2	Garay
4	Zabaleta
6	Biglia
10	Messi
11	Rodriguez
14	Mascherano
15	Demichelis
16	Rojo
18	Palacio
20	Aguero

NETHERLANDS
1	Cillessen (GK)
2	Vlaar
3	De Vrij
5	Blind
7	Janmaat
10	Sneijder
11	Robben
15	Kuyt
16	Clasie
19	Huntelaar
20	Wijnaldum

Hypothetical Example

Let’s learn more about ADG with a 2014 FIFA World Cup semi-final as a hypothetical example.

The match took place at the Arena Corinthians in São Paulo, Brazil, on 9 July 2014, and was contested between Netherlands and Argentina. After extra time the scores were level at nil all.

While the author believes that ADG after 90 minutes would be the optimal format, the players listed are those who were on the field at the completion of extra time.

Before ADG Starts

Both the Netherlands and Argentina have 11 players.

The Netherlands has Huntelaar on a yellow card and Argentina has Demichelis also on a yellow card.

The Netherlands win the toss and choose to attack in the first contest.

Both teams receive an additional substitution and corresponding substitution opportunity.

The referee meets separately with the teams and records their five attackers and the order in which they will compete.

Contest 1

Netherlands have Huntelaar as their attacker, while Argentina select Zabaleta as their defender. Romero is the goalkeeper. The referee’s whistle blows and the stadium clock counts down from 20 seconds. Huntelaar slides past Zabaleta and shoots from outside the penalty box. Romero makes a fantastic save to prevent the goal.

Contest 2

Argentina have Aguero as their attacker and Netherlands select Blind as their defender. Cillessen is the goalkeeper. Aguero hops past Blind and gets a long range shot away. Cillessen gets a hand to the ball and it’s enough to help it over the crossbar.

Contest 3

Netherlands have Sneijder as their attacker and Argentina select Garay as their defender. Sneijder only takes a few paces before he’s brilliantly tackled by Garay who kicks the ball over the halfway line.

Contest 4

Argentina have Messi as their attacker and Netherlands select Vlaar as their defender. Messi tussles with Vlaar but eventually he’s away and has a clear path towards goal. Cillessen is near the edge of the six yard box when Messi delicately chips the ball over his head and into the goal.

Contest 5

Netherlands have Robben as their attacker and Argentina select Rojo as their defender. Robben is able to skip past Rojo and dribbles the ball into the penalty box. Robben gets a good shot off, but Romero manages to palm the ball out of play.

Contest 6

Argentina have Mascherano as their attacker, while the Netherlands select Clasie as their defender. Clasie stumbles slightly and Mascherano has a clear path towards goal. Cillessen is off his line, but a heavy touch from Mascherano allows the goalkeeper to sweep up the ball.

Contest 7

Netherlands have Kuyt as their attacker and Argentina select Demichelis as their defender. Kuyt is barely off the ADG mark when he’s fouled by a careless challenge from Demichelis. Kuyt hits his penalty low and hard. However, Romero guesses right and at full stretch manages to steer the ball around the goal post.

Contest 8

Argentina have Palacio as their attacker and Netherlands select De Vrij as their defender. De Vrij makes a strong challenge and gains possession of the ball before kicking it over the touchline.

Contest 9

Netherlands need to score in the ninth contest or Argentina will be the winners. Netherlands have Wijnaldum as their attacker, while Argentina select Biglia as their defender. Wijnaldum is away from Biglia and approaches the goal area. Biglia is in pursuit and just as the attacker is about to shoot the defender makes a perfectly timed tackle to force the ball over the goal line. Argentina are through to the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup!

#	ATTACKER	DEFENDER	GOALKEEPER	RESULT	ADG SCORE
1	Huntelaar	Zabaleta	Romero	-	NLD 0 - 0 ARG
2	Aguero	Blind	Cillessen	-	NLD 0 - 0 ARG
3	Sneijder	Garay	Romero	-	NLD 0 - 0 ARG
4	Messi	Vlaar	Cillessen	Goal	NLD 0 - 1 ARG
5	Robben	Rojo	Romero	-	NLD 0 - 1 ARG
6	Mascherano	Clasie	Cillessen	-	NLD 0 - 1 ARG
7	Kuyt	Demichelis	Romero	-	NLD 0 - 1 ARG
8	Palacio	De Vrij	Cillessen	-	NLD 0 - 1 ARG
9	Wijnaldum	Biglia	Romero	-	NLD 0 - 1 ARG

2014 FIFA World Cup Semifinal

2014 World Cup