Netherlands coach and player Andries Jonker and Lineth Beerensteyn spoke to the media in the press room at Wellington’s Sky Stadium. Although most of the questions were addressed to the coach, who praised the level of his players in the last two games, the headline was left by the Juventus footballer when questioned by the United States. “The first thing I thought when I saw that I was eliminated was ‘Okay, goodbye’. From the first moment they were already talking about the final, they were too ‘loudmouthed’. And sometimes you have to talk less and do more on the field”, he sentenced.
Andries Jonker: “We respect Spain, but we are not afraid of it”
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“I fully respect Spain for what they have achieved, for the way they play, but we are not afraid of them”
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“It’s a game between two very close and even teams. A year ago we would have been a bit behind, but we’ve played two games at a high level and we’ve shown what we’re made of and I think we can win them”
Spain against Japan
“I’m used to seeing the games my way. Against Japan I saw an absent Spain, but football is a strange game and the one with the most skill doesn’t always win”
Quarterfinal experience
“I don’t think experience is important. Our team has played in the quarterfinals, but in Spain there are players who have played important passes internationally and with their clubs”
Damaris Egurrola
“She is one of the best players we have. She is superior and has outstanding characteristics in her handling of the ball”
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“We know that Spain has more than 11 good players”
Game at 3:00 in Europe
“It’s a shame, but we have to accept it. I hope many fans watch it because it’s going to be an excellent match with passion and tension. If you like football you should get up and watch it”
