leaving through the back door: The Netherlands will not be at the European Championships here
The German satirical song “Without Holland we drivin for EM” has become a reality: For the first time in over 30 years, a football championship will be held without the Netherlands. The World bronze medalist lost on Tuesday night in their final group game against the Czech Republic with 2: 3 (0: 2). For Bondscoach Danny Blind happens after the European Championship debacle now to reboot to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Iceland and the Czech Republic were already qualified before the game. Turkey secured by a free-kick hit by Selcuk Inan in the 89th minute to 1: 0 (0: 0) against Iceland still as the best group of third parties, the direct ticket for the EM
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The cat is big in the Netherlands. Commentators spoke of a “total finish” and “the biggest disgrace in the sports history of the Netherlands.” After the debacle in the qualification and personnel consequences now are required.
But coach Blind announced its intention to go ahead. “This is a huge disappointment. That has to swallow it and look forward, “Blind called on Dutch television and admitted:” I have not been able to bring the team to the European Championships. But I throw myself at nothing. “
Even the director of the Football Association KNVB, Bert van Oostveen, rejected a new coach and his own resignation. “We now have to not run away, but we must now rebuild.” Van Oostveen was responsible for the controversial coach choice for Oranje. First, he had prevailed over strong criticism Guus Hiddink. When the resigned after less than a year, his assistant Blind Bondscoach was
© dpa picture of misery: The Dutch players can hardly believe
picture of misery: The Dutch players can hardly believe it
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Deeply disappointed was Team captain Wesley Sneijder. “We needed to win, but then one must not make such mistakes,” he complained. The bad game against the Czech Republic, who even played a red card after 43 minutes with ten men, was symptomatic, according to Sneijder for the entire qualification, in which the Netherlands could only win against Latvia and Kazakhstan. “We have been punished. It’s over. “
The Color Orange is now missing in the first EURO with 24 teams: the Netherlands was 1988 European Champion and last missed 13 years ago with the 2002 World Cup last a major international tournament. In an EM Oranje missing last 1984th
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