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Van Gaal after World Cup exit to Argentina: Thought we will be able to win on penalties
2 years ago

Van Gaal after World Cup exit to Argentina: Thought we will be able to win on penalties

The Hindu  

Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal felt the penalty awarded against Argentina in the second half was not conclusive enough in the penalty shootout defeat in the World Cup quarterfinals. Players trained and practised and I don’t want to reproach them.” He added, “Second half we run more than Argentina and there were few players who were really tired, and …

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Oranje held to a draw by Ecuador in World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Oranje held to a draw by Ecuador in World Cup

NL Times  

Oranje was held to a 1-1 draw by Ecuador in their second game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the Khalifa international stadium in Doha on Friday. The second goal in two games for Cody Gakpo gave Louis van Gaal’s side the lead before Enner Valencia leveled. Most would expect the Netherlands to put Ecuador under pressure after the …

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Netherlands strikes late to beat Senegal 2-0 at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Netherlands strikes late to beat Senegal 2-0 at World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Louis van Gaal’s gambles at both ends of the field paid off for the Netherlands. Up front, Memphis Depay returned from injury as a second-half substitute to help spark the attack into life as the Netherlands scored two late goals to beat Senegal 2-0 Monday at the World Cup. At the back, Netherlands goalkeeper Andries Noppert pulled …

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Ronald Koeman to replace Louis van Gaal as Netherlands coach after 2022 Qatar World Cup
2 years, 8 months ago

Ronald Koeman to replace Louis van Gaal as Netherlands coach after 2022 Qatar World Cup

Firstpost  

Louis van Gaal announced at the weekend that he had been receiving treatment for prostate cancer for the last two years Former Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman will take over as Netherlands boss from Louis van Gaal after this year’s World Cup, the Dutch football federation said on Wednesday. Van Gaal announced at the weekend that he had been receiving treatment …

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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: France draw again as Dutch roll
3 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: France draw again as Dutch roll

Firstpost  

France drew their fifth successive match as Anthony Martial scored his first international goal in five years to earn Didier Deschamps’ side a point in Kiev. Depay led the Netherlands to a 4-0 defeat of Montenegro in Eindhoven that kept Louis van Gaal’s team right behind Group G leaders Turkey, who won 3-0 in Gibraltar. “Once the first goal went …

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Memphis Depay looked out of his depth at Man United but can he help cheer up Messi at Barcelona?
4 years, 3 months ago

Memphis Depay looked out of his depth at Man United but can he help cheer up Messi at Barcelona?

Daily Mail  

Manchester United scouts are graded by the success or failures of their recommendations. Memphis Depay was lost at Manchester United and struggled to live up to his huge potential The winger is now in his prime with Lyon as their captain and is a top target for Barcelona He has been earmarked as the player who can help settle Lionel …

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