The Oranje claimed a hard fought 2-0 win over http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Feyenoord-c39258 midfielder expressed their delight at the victory.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753 have kicked-off their 2014 World Cup qualification campaign with a win, as they cruised to a 2-0 victory over Turkey at Amsterdam Arena on Friday, September 7.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arjen-Robben-c6521 was extremely delighted with his side’s performance, though, he admitted that they played sloppy football in the opening half.
“Everyone did well. There were some flaws, but it takes time to get used to play for the national team. We started with an inexperienced side, and with a new coach, so it will take time to get used to everything. Nonetheless, the most important thing is
that we have started with a win”, the Bayern Munich forward was quoted as saying to Nusport.
Jordy Clasie, who was making his debut for the Oranje, was also very delighted with the victory. However, the youngster was a bit disappointed over not playing the full 90 minutes, as he was replaced with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leroy-Fer-c22126 in the 50th minute.
“I made my debut, and I am very happy. I was a bit disappointed. But, I understand the decision of my coach”, the Feyenoord midfielder said while talking to journalists.
Fer, who played his first match for the Oranje way back in 2010, was extremely delighted to be back representing his national side, and stressed that he will try his level best to cement his place in the playing XI.
“Even though I failed to make into starting XI, I am happy that I am here yet again. The coach was happy with my performance. I hope that I continue putting in good performances”, the FC Twente midfielder was quoted as saying to the media.
Netherlands commenced proceedings at Amsterdam Arena a bit sluggishly, but they managed to break the deadlock in the 19th minute through http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robin-van-Persie-c31380.
After taking the lead, the Oranje failed to assert their authority, but managed to retain their lead until the half-time break.
The hosts resumed proceedings better in the second-half, and put consistent pressure on the Turkey defence. However, they failed to double their advantage until http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Luciano-c22574 Narsingh’s strike a minute before the full time whistle.
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