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DOHA : After much posturing, the Netherlands now need to deliver if they are to fulfil their own prophecy at the World Cup, starting with the opening clash of the knockout stage against the United States on Saturday.
ALKHOR, Qatar: Usually the Dutch like their football delivered in style and resplendent with clever tactics but their veteran coach Louis van Gaal has taught them to be practical.
AL KHOR, Qatar: Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal locked horns with Dutch journalists after they said the Orange Machine's 2-0 World Cup win over Qatar was too dull, even if it secured them the top spot in Group A.
AL KHOR, Qatar: Cody Gakpo scored again as the Netherlands booked their place in the World Cup last 16 as group winners with a straightforward 2-0 victory over hosts Qatar on Tuesday. The Netherlands, needing just a point to be sure of progressing, put one foot in the next round inside the first half-hour as Gakpo scored in a third straight group game. Frenkie de Jong added another in the 49th minute as the Dutch cruised through in a flat atmosphere at the Al Bayt Stadium.
ALKHOR, Qatar : Usually the Dutch like their football delivered in style and resplendent with clever tactics but their veteran coach Louis van Gaal has taught them to be practical.
AL KHOR, Qatar : Memphis Depay will start his first game for the Netherlands at the World Cup on Tuesday as the Dutch look to confirm their last-16 place in their final Group A match against Qatar.
Louis van Gaal has emphasised his belief that the Netherlands can win the Qatar World Cup - and "deserve some respect".
DOHA : Dutch striker Memphis Depay will not be rushed back into the starting line-up for the Netherlands' final Group A match against hosts Qatar, manager Louis van Gaal said on Monday.