Sono ufficialmente diventato zio: è nato mio nipote Alberto.

Detto questo, sono andato a cercare quanti Albert (o simili) hanno vestito la maglia della nazionale Oranje e ho trovato che Albert Snouck Hurgronje, attaccante dell’HVV, ha giocato per i Paesi Bassi nel 1924/25.

Controverso dover vincer oggi e domenica, considerato che il calendario del girone di qualificazione ai mondiali suggerisce esattamente l’opposto.

Koeman si gioca un’importante fetta di credibilità in questo doppio scontro con la Spagna: non ha mai vinto una partita contro una nazionale “big” nel suo secondo mandato e le prestazioni lasciano a desiderare. Non basta la semifinale raggiunta agli Europei.

It was a scrappy second half and I’m not happy about the performance itself: we haven’t created much and we solely relied on set pieces. Mol was rather negative today and honestly, Paula should have played as RW instead of him. Kudos to the defence.

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NAC is leading thanks to a remarkable performance Sauer. The Slovak scored the only goal. NAC is doing all right but should be better in front of the goal. Especially Omarsson. Saná should be more consistent. Kemper and Sauer are the best on the pitch so far.

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A night to remember

A night to remember for Feyenoord fans. What a comeback!

And that’s a remarkable night for Hadj Moussa who one year and half ago was playing in Belgian second division.

Best player: Reijnders
Best young player (23 and under): Verbruggen
Most disappointing player: Xavi/de Ligt
Best goal: Xavi vs.England
Best match: Netherlands 4-0 Hungary
Rating out of 10: 5.5 (3 for the overall improvement, 7.5 for the results)

Here we are:

Gravenberch is a cheat code. Outstanding performance also yesterday. He must improve his final product though.

Lots of positive points here, Oranje replicated the first-half performance and pulled out a 4-0 victory. We were dominant for the entire second half and subs had a decent impact on the game. Considering everything, it’s a positive performance and I’m not disappointed. Good to see Lang again.

Malen ghosted for almost 35’ and after he gained a penalty (and almost scored a goal). Didn’t like at all Virgil being so passive in our box. Midfield splendid. Frankie is not at 100% but still, he makes the difference.

As usual, we were awful in negative transitions, but today the team’s purpose is to be extremely high on the pitch and engage Hungary immediately. The first minutes were shaky, but once van Hecke started to get more confident, we didn’t risk much.

Solid.

That's an immensely satisfactory moment for all NAC Breda fans: Verbruggen and v. Hecke are both in the starting lineup.
Still, I don't get why starting Weghorst, but fair enough considering Brobbey's form.

#NACpraat #OnsOranje #NEDHUN

My dad and my mom gifted me a Baggio jersey (an AC Milan one). I turned out to be an Inter fan. Anyway, when I was 7 I remember that a family friend was hosting us in Breda and she was keeping her toothbrush in mug with a some Dutch players on it. Since then I support the NL. NAC was a consequence.