Jacob Friis was pleased with the home win.
Jacob Friis swears that the Huuhkajat fights the second place in the block as long as it is mathematically possible. Kimmo Brandt / EPA / AOP
Referee Stéphanie Frappart whistled to his whistle.
The World Cup qualifying match against Lithuania had ended, and for the first time, the Huuhkajat had just risen for more than ten years from a loss to victory.
At the same time Finland’s head coach Jacob Friis He rushed to the field and referred to the whole team around.
Soon, all the players were in the middle circle in the half -arc.
– It’s not a dramatic. I have learned that in these national matches, players are quickly taken to the media, and I have to come to a press conference, Friis started his justification.
– In my first matches, it took 2-3 hours before I was able to talk to the whole team together. I always want to give quick feedback on the game. And at the same time I could thank the team.
Friis fan a spectacular Adam Marhiev The top corner of the winning goal. The stubborn jute was almost enthusiastic about his technical area.
– I was just happy because the paint came through exactly the structure we have practiced. I’m happy when things work.
-We were in a 2-1 lead at this beautiful stadium full of young fans. Why wouldn’t I be happy?
Friis emphasized that his calm character should not be fooled by the Finns.
– I am externally calm, but I thirst for profits inside me.
But were you calm during a break (Lithuania led 1-0)?
– Yes. We just had to make small adjustments to the game with and without the ball. I think we did many things right and these little things improved the game, Friis replied to Iltalehti.
– Both me and the players were completely calm. I have to remember that there were young players on the field, some of which were the first time for this iconic stadium. Maybe there was a bit of nervousness.
Next in the Netherlands
Finland will move to the Netherlands on Friday, where, according to FIFA-Ranking, the world’s seventh strongest national team in the world is waiting for Huhkajas.
Dutch head coach Ronald Koeman is trying to come up with medicines to stop Finland. EPA / AOP
Oranje offers a completely different challenge than Lithuania.
– We are certainly less in the ball than today. The match will be difficult, but we want to fight for the World Cup qualifying place. Profit would be a gigantic surprise, but that’s why we travel to Amsterdam.
The Huuhkajat stayed at the same hotel in Helsinki as the president of Iceland Halla tómasdóttir.
-I talked to her husband, and she reminded that Iceland won the Dutch sensationally 1-0 (European qualifying for 2015). So everything is possible.