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The fifth game of Round of 16 will be played between Netherlands and Slovakia. Netherlands advanced out of Group E in first place, followed by Japan in second place. Slovakia advanced out of Group F in second place, behind Paraguay. Both teams will be entering the match with even overall all World Cup statistics, each team has made eight World Cup appearances and neither team has ever laid claim to a World Cup title. Slovakia’s future may be looking bright, beating former World Cup champions Italy to advance- Slovakia will be entering this match on a high. Netherlands came into the tournament as a favorite and many believe that their deadly attack will allow them to advance to the top of the tournament. In group play, Slovakia scored four goals, but had more goals against by one goal. Netherlands have scored five goals in group play and only let one in. The winner of this match will move on to the Quarter Finals and will be going up against the winner of Brazil versus the second place team of Group H (likely to be Spain). Twenty six year old Midfielder Wesley Sneijder will be a key player for Netherlands, as for Slovakia, Forwards Erik Jendrisek and Robert Vittek will be looking for the back of the Netherlands’ net.