2 June 2012
Summary:
In yesterday’s friendly between Northern Ireland and
the Netherlands the latter won with 6-0. It was since 1961 Northern Ireland
conceded 6. The Dutch team was dominant during the whole match in the Amsterdam
Arena. Robin van Persie made two goals, which made his total 28 at international level this season. After
11 minutes the Netherlands took the lead. Eventually they scored six goals, but
there were chances for more. In August, Northern Ireland will have a last home
friendly before the World Cup starts in Russia.
Opinion:
The Dutch team won the match with ease, that is really
good for the player’s confidence. Hopefully, they will not think it is going to
be easy in Russia. In order to win the World Cup they have to work hard for
their success. Their opponents in Group B will be: Denmark, Portugal and
Germany. The latter will be a dangerous opponent for our team. I wonder if many
politicians will visit the games in the Ukraine, now that former prime president
Timosjenko is imprisoned. She has said that the games should not be boycotted. Hopefully,
the media will pay some attention to her situation.
This was a great game against a weak opponent. we have all seen how the European Championship started out for the Netherlands and it was terrible! the truth is that the Irish already were thinking of their vacation plans and Holland was trying to create a team towards the EK!
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