Comments on: PSV in shock after Atletico’s bashing: 0-3! http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-in-shock-after-atleticos-bashing-0-3.html World Cup 2010 - South Africa, Oranje, Nederlands Elftal, Eredivisie, Marco van Basten, Dutch football, The Netherlands Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:09:11 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: goose http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-in-shock-after-atleticos-bashing-0-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-159642 goose Sat, 20 Sep 2008 09:40:01 +0000 http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-in-shock-after-atleticos-bashing-0-3.html#comment-159642 @Caleb/Alex; as a supporter who goes to Eredivisie games i would like the level to be higher BUT as an Oranje supporter im happy with the way things are .. in a 'weak' competition theres plenty of room for young DUTCH players to get into the first team and learn their trade (say, 3-5 years) and then move on to the big teams in Europe .. i reckon the situation as it is is fine for Oranje btw; it would be a Bene league ofcourse with only 5-6 belgium teams, dont think it will ever happen @Caleb/Alex; as a supporter who goes to Eredivisie games i would like the level to be higher BUT as an Oranje supporter im happy with the way things are .. in a ‘weak’ competition theres plenty of room for young DUTCH players to get into the first team and learn their trade (say, 3-5 years) and then move on to the big teams in Europe .. i reckon the situation as it is is fine for Oranje

btw; it would be a Bene league ofcourse with only 5-6 belgium teams, dont think it will ever happen

]]> By: Caleb http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-in-shock-after-atleticos-bashing-0-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-159609 Caleb Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:45:37 +0000 http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-in-shock-after-atleticos-bashing-0-3.html#comment-159609 Alex - I agree with you about creating a Benelux league. Like you, I've thought the same way for a while now; it would certainly help increase the level of the league and probably increase the income for the clubs as well. Alex – I agree with you about creating a Benelux league. Like you, I’ve thought the same way for a while now; it would certainly help increase the level of the league and probably increase the income for the clubs as well.

]]> By: tiju http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-in-shock-after-atleticos-bashing-0-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-159606 tiju Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:30:22 +0000 http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-in-shock-after-atleticos-bashing-0-3.html#comment-159606 Afaleeys unnecessary driblings irritates me.ofcourse he is a nice player but but uselessdribling is too much Afaleeys unnecessary driblings irritates me.ofcourse he is a nice player but but uselessdribling is too much

]]> By: Alex http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-in-shock-after-atleticos-bashing-0-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-159604 Alex Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:11:14 +0000 http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-in-shock-after-atleticos-bashing-0-3.html#comment-159604 I have always said, and i will repeat it again, top Eredivisie clubs, Ajax, PSV, Twente, Heerenveen, Feyenoord etc. should start a Beneluxleague with the best Belgian clubs. It's the only way to close the gap a tiny bit in the next few years. Besides very poor defending by PSV, they were sleeping back there. I have always said, and i will repeat it again, top Eredivisie clubs, Ajax, PSV, Twente, Heerenveen, Feyenoord etc. should start a Beneluxleague with the best Belgian clubs. It’s the only way to close the gap a tiny bit in the next few years. Besides very poor defending by PSV, they were sleeping back there.

]]> By: tiju http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-in-shock-after-atleticos-bashing-0-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-159599 tiju Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:02:32 +0000 http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-in-shock-after-atleticos-bashing-0-3.html#comment-159599 @goose and jan I have lost my faith in our diffenders except bulahruz(that to in diffencive aspect not in offencive aspect) KNVB should plan about making new diffenders with the help of jap stam and de boar.they should create something special for the diffenders for a group of diffenders(A special training etc)consecutively. now i am looking forward to the new diffenders if we are getting that we can hope otherwise we can forget WC2010.(we may qualify but we need a world cup for our country it is my wish(a poor bloody indian-a die hard dutch fan) there is no leader in the back all are fearfull personals.without vandersar these diffenders cannt do anything @goose and jan
I have lost my faith in our diffenders except bulahruz(that to in diffencive aspect not in offencive aspect)
KNVB should plan about making new diffenders with the help of jap stam and de boar.they should create something special for the diffenders for a group of diffenders(A special training etc)consecutively.
now i am looking forward to the new diffenders if we are getting that we can hope otherwise we can forget WC2010.(we may qualify but we need a world cup for our country it is my wish(a poor bloody indian-a die hard dutch fan)
there is no leader in the back all are fearfull personals.without vandersar these diffenders cannt do anything

]]> By: eric http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-in-shock-after-atleticos-bashing-0-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-159597 eric Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:11:09 +0000 http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-in-shock-after-atleticos-bashing-0-3.html#comment-159597 I wasn't impressed with Pieters, quite frankly. He had some shaky moments, gave away possessions. He is still raw, has a lot to learn. He's still adjusting playing in a bigger team and in a more competitive environment. I think he will turn out to be a decent player, quite likely will wear Oranje shirt at some point. It will not happen anytime soon, I am guessing it'll be more in 2-3 years time frame. I just hope he is not rushed and flopped like Vlaar. I wasn’t impressed with Pieters, quite frankly. He had some shaky moments, gave away possessions. He is still raw, has a lot to learn. He’s still adjusting playing in a bigger team and in a more competitive environment. I think he will turn out to be a decent player, quite likely will wear Oranje shirt at some point. It will not happen anytime soon, I am guessing it’ll be more in 2-3 years time frame. I just hope he is not rushed and flopped like Vlaar.

]]> By: dirk v.d.Berg http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-in-shock-after-atleticos-bashing-0-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-159596 dirk v.d.Berg Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:26:59 +0000 http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-in-shock-after-atleticos-bashing-0-3.html#comment-159596 I wouldn't call this an upset, Atletico is going to one of the teams to beat this season. There front two are amazing, and all they did this off season was working on the back line, by signing Heitinga, Ujfalusi, and Coupet. I'm thinking an all-Madrid final. I wouldn’t call this an upset, Atletico is going to one of the teams to beat this season. There front two are amazing, and all they did this off season was working on the back line, by signing Heitinga, Ujfalusi, and Coupet. I’m thinking an all-Madrid final.

]]> By: Jan http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-in-shock-after-atleticos-bashing-0-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-159595 Jan Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:21:18 +0000 http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-in-shock-after-atleticos-bashing-0-3.html#comment-159595 Pieters had difficulties against Luis Garcia, as I wrote in the post. We all know he's a promising fellow for sure, but this is a big level up for him. I did write this many times before: don't underestimate the difference in level between U21 Oranje or the Big Oranje. Or playing for Heerenveen in the Dutch League vs playing CL football against Liverpool or Atletico. Amrabat will have tough night against Pool, I'm telling ya... To much trickery and they kick you in the stands. So, either you're very very good (Messi, C Ronaldo, Robben, V Persie) or they snap you. Pieters had difficulties against Luis Garcia, as I wrote in the post.

We all know he’s a promising fellow for sure, but this is a big level up for him. I did write this many times before: don’t underestimate the difference in level between U21 Oranje or the Big Oranje. Or playing for Heerenveen in the Dutch League vs playing CL football against Liverpool or Atletico.

Amrabat will have tough night against Pool, I’m telling ya… To much trickery and they kick you in the stands. So, either you’re very very good (Messi, C Ronaldo, Robben, V Persie) or they snap you.

]]> By: Caleb http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-in-shock-after-atleticos-bashing-0-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-159593 Caleb Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:04:55 +0000 http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-in-shock-after-atleticos-bashing-0-3.html#comment-159593 Oh yeah, one more thing: Afellay played very well, but I also saw some worrying signs of him trying to do everything by himself... Oh yeah, one more thing: Afellay played very well, but I also saw some worrying signs of him trying to do everything by himself…

]]> By: Caleb http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-in-shock-after-atleticos-bashing-0-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-159592 Caleb Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:04:12 +0000 http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-in-shock-after-atleticos-bashing-0-3.html#comment-159592 Can't really say much about Pieters, good or bad - I didn't really notice him much. About the game, PSV played with the ball well, dominated possession and creating many more chances than Atletico, but PSV lacked the ability to finish their chances and Atletico finished the few chances they had. Atletico's keeper made a bunch of excellent saves, and Koevermans and Lazovic were terrible, missing excellent chances. The score could have been much different if PSV had more luck and Atletico had less, but Atletico played smart so kudos to them. I thought Afellay played very well and Amrabat started to play very well in the second half. There's still potential in this team to get some points in this year's CL. Can’t really say much about Pieters, good or bad – I didn’t really notice him much.

About the game, PSV played with the ball well, dominated possession and creating many more chances than Atletico, but PSV lacked the ability to finish their chances and Atletico finished the few chances they had. Atletico’s keeper made a bunch of excellent saves, and Koevermans and Lazovic were terrible, missing excellent chances.

The score could have been much different if PSV had more luck and Atletico had less, but Atletico played smart so kudos to them.

I thought Afellay played very well and Amrabat started to play very well in the second half. There’s still potential in this team to get some points in this year’s CL.

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