Andries Jonker was not amused at Hampden Park, where the Dutch side had a narrowly significant victory over Scotland this evening. Still, he was pleased with the past Nations League week.
Due to England’s surprising defeat against Belgium, the Netherlands are now alone at the top of the group. If the Dutch team wins the group and qualifies for the Nations League final through the semi-finals, it will go to the Paris Olympic Games. The Netherlands will play England (away at Wembley) and Belgium (home at Tilburg) in December.
Shortly after the match against Scotland, Jonker said: “If we draw or minimally lose at Wembley Stadium, a win against Belgium will be enough.” “But winning against Belgium is definitely not easy; They are a strong competitor.”
The Dutch team played difficult football at Hampden Park, where the number of fans was less than expected. But five days ago things were going very smoothly against the same Scots. Then the Dutch team won 4-0.
“I’m very happy with the result and victory is the most important thing,” said Jonker. “But football-wise Friday was better. It was fun, it was fun with the shifts tonight. “The first half was difficult and we had a short period where we were barely in control.”
Lieke Martens was sent off by Sophie Howard, who received only a yellow card in the first half. Jonker said it was not yet clear how serious his injury was. “This was an ‘orange’ card. “It could have been red.”
Check out Jonker’s and actors Jackie Groenen and Sherida Spitse’s reactions below:
The Dutch team’s play improved during the halftime. This led to Esmee Brugts making the score 1-0. “The tempo increased in the second half and then there was a gap. Then things got easier. Then they fell behind and we actually had to do better.
We can now look forward to December 1, when the Dutch team will enter into a sharp duel with England at Wembley Stadium. “This week was perfect: five goals scored and no goals conceded. However, the situation will be completely different against England. “The match will be great to be played in a fantastic atmosphere,” he said.
Source: NOS
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