Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman was proud of his team after they fought Spain to a penalty shootout, but were ultimately eliminate.
The Netherlands came from behind to draw 2-2 with Spain in the second leg of the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals after drawing 4-4 on aggregate, forcing them to go into extra time, where Spain led again, but the Dutch tied the game 3-3. In the end, a penalty shootout was held, and the Bulls were more accurate, winning 5-4 and narrowly securing their place in the semi-finals.
“Both teams could have เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย gone through, but only one went on,” Koeman said after the game. “It was a very intense game and it was decide by a little bit of luck.”
“I’m very proud of the players. We responded to the two and three goals that Spain scored. We did our best and with full commitment.”
“It was quite difficult at the start and we didn’t press very well, but we showed a strong mentality throughout the game because we fought back and scored three goals against them. We were eliminate, but we gained a lot because of the way we play.”
Koeman wanted to single out Pedro. “Look at what Spain has, that they can have a player like Pedro on the bench and he can come in to decide the game.
“He is an exceptional player. We have very good players, but the fact that Pedri is on the bench says everything.”