Louis van Gaal has confirmed his retirement from administration after the Netherlandsâ World Cup exit, however was sometimes defiant upon leaving his publish.
WHAT HAPPENED? The Oranje made a valiant try at rescuing their quarter-final destiny in opposition to Argentina, with a Wout Weghorst double â the second of which was an ingenius free-kick routine within the a hundredth minute â taking the sport to extra-time and penalties. Nevertheless, Van Gaalâs facet got here unstuck from twelve yards, dropping 4-3 within the shootout and bowing out. The skilled tactician confirmed that Fridayâs quarter-final was his final sport in administration, however signed off in sometimes defiant vogue.
WHAT THEY SAID: âI canât be persevering with as head coach â I solely did it for this time period, so this was my final match,â Van Gaal instructed reporters after the match. âIâve had a beautiful time. It is extremely painful to see how we have been eradicated, significantly as a result of I did every little thing I might to stop it occur.
âTonight, thereâs nothing I might reproach myself for. In 20 matches in cost, we did not lose a single sport. I do not know what number of we gained â you will discover out I believe on Google, put in âDutch group, Louis van Gaalâ. I do not assume I have been overwhelmed in the present day â solely in a penalty shootout.â
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Since Van Gaal started his third stint accountable for the Netherlands in 2021, the Oranje have gained 14 matches and drawn six throughout the World Cup, World Cup qualification, UEFA Nations League and worldwide friendlies. He leaves a Dutch facet at present eighth within the FIFA malesâs rankings, and who had been simply two spot-kicks away from progressing to the World Cup semi-finals.
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DID YOU KNOW? Only Spain (4) have misplaced extra penalty shootouts on the World Cup than Netherlands (1 win from 4).
WHAT NEXT? As Van Gaal pronounces his retirement from administration â as he did between 2016 and 2021 â the Netherlands will go searching for a brand new supervisor, with the primary job being to safe qualification for the 2024 European Championship.
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