TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Netherlands took another blow in Euro Cup qualification. After losing to Czech Republic in the first match, Der Orange lost to Iceland in Laugardalsvollur Stadium, Reykjavik, last night.
Swansea midfielder Gylfi Sigurosson took all the credits for scoring a brace in the first half. Sigurosson scored from a penalty kick, before doubling the lead with a set piece.
Despite losing, the Dutch ruled in terms of ball possession with 74.3 percent. They also unleashed in total of 10 shots with only 2 shots on goal. On the other hand, Lars Lagerback army played a more effective game with 7 shots, 3 shots on goal, and 2 goals.
The loss in Reykjavik has been a dreadful night for Dutch new coach Guus Hiddink. Hiddink, having replaced Louis van Gaal, was expected to be able to exceed Van Gaal’s second runner-up stint. In fact, Der Orange have lost twice from three played fixtures.
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