Juniors coach Michael Traveler could not possibly be satisfied with the 2-2 draw and was critical of the big mistakes afterwards, with which the goals of Finland had been introduced.
,, We have given away the goals too easily. Then you have to fight back. We did that in the second half. The first half was not good. We were not in good shape, the ball did not get where we wanted. Then you also make large mistakes and you walk after the game, “traveler told Ziggo Sport.
Crazy mistakes by Ruben van Bommel, Ian Maatsen and Youri Regeer led the goals. ,, They are expensive mistakes. Perhaps this is a good lesson for us, “says traveler.” We now have to win the next two games. I am going from the second half. The first half has been a good lesson. As we played in the second half, we want to play in the coming matches. “
The Dutch Juniors prevents at EK start in the final phase Blamage against Finland
Luciano Valente
The best player at the Dutch Juniors was a player, who was initially not selected at all by traveler. FC Groningen midfielder Luciano Valente had to be recalled from his holiday address on Curacao when Dirk Proper turned out not to be fit enough to play the European Championship. Valente came in very strong after the break and signed for the connection goal.
Michael Traveler after victory Juniors: ‘Maybe it was a little overestimation of ourselves’
Traveler was very satisfied with his raid. ,, It came in very well with an assist and a goal. With him we better find the free man. The lesson of this competition was to be patient and not too much. Then they ensure that the ball comes there. That worked much better in the second half, “said the Jong Oranje-Coach, who also had a compliment for the other substitute, who was very important. AZ attacker Ernest Poku made the tying time in injury.