The Orange will play against the United States in the eighth finals of the World Cup, which means that football-loving Netherlands will be watching closely. Many amateur clubs decided to postpone their matches on Saturday to another time, so that they can watch. The canteen is also packed at SCG’18 in Sint-Michielsgestel.
The match between the Netherlands and the United States started at four o’clock in Qatar. “Of course I’m tense, because it’s about the real thing,” said national coach Louis van Gaal in the run-up to the game.
He sticks to the team he sent into the field in the last group match against Qatar (2-0). “I choose this eleven again because I was quite satisfied with it.”
“They have to win, this one.”
They also have confidence in Sint-Michielsgestel. “I’m betting on 1-0 for the Netherlands,” says an Orange fan who watches with his team. In any case, every World Cup match is followed together.
“It’s quite exciting, it’s a very important game,” says another. “They have to win, this one.” He also goes for the win. “Sure, it will be 2-0.”
“A lot depends on it, it just makes me sweat.”
“I do think they will win, but to be honest it’s hard for me to judge,” says another boy. “A lot depends on it, it just makes me sweat.”
Already in the tenth minute, a deafening cheer erupts when the first goal falls for the Orange. All hands go together for Memphis Depay who shoots the Netherlands ahead. “Very nice, this is a good start. Now continue!”
Just before the break, Daley Blind hit the ball into the net: 2-0.