The Game according to the Dutch Media

June 12th, 2006 | by: Jan | Comments(2)

“Arjen Robben was substituted during the 2004 European Championships in Portugal with a 2-0 lead to the Czech Republic. Oranje eventually lost the match 3-2. Marco van Basten did not make the same mistake that Dick Advocaat made. Our current coach placed his trust in Robben and the Chelsea winger showed it was warranted during the opening match at the World Cup. He was at the center of the victory over Serbia and Montenegro with a beautiful goal and sublime individual moves.”
- de Telegraaf

“Not all, but many questions about the strength and the weakness of the Dutch XI have been answered, the first match in Germany did provide hope for a successful continuation of the campaign in Germany. In Leipzig, besides the exceptional play of Robben, noticeable was the effectiveness and strength of our defensive back line.”
- de Volkskrant

“Holland did not shine as a unit against Serbia and Montenegro, a team that also had little to show. But Oranje did get off to a good World Cup start thanks to the individual class of Arjen Robben.”
- Voetbal International

Sourced from the Paint Germany Orange site