Soccer-'Super dumb' Dutch speak candidly after World Cup qualifier collapse

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PODGORICA (Reuters) - Captain Virgil van Dijk called it 'scandalous', Memphis Depay 'super dumb' and coach Louis van Gaal 'inexplicable' as the Netherlands blew a two-goal lead in Montenegro on Saturday, and with it their chance to qualify early for the World Cup finals in Qatar.

Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group G - Montenegro v Netherlands - Podgorica City Stadium, Podgorica, Montenegro - November 13, 2021 Netherlands' Memphis Depay celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Stevo Vasiljevic

The Dutch are still top of their group after the 2-2 draw with Montenegro and have a home match against Norway in Rotterdam on Tuesday. But they were furious after letting slip the chance to secure their place with a game to spare. But goals from Ilija Vukotic in the 82nd minute and Nikola Vujnovic four minutes later snatched away the punch bowl as the Dutch suffered a dramatic collapse.

"I’m speechless and angry. It was scandalous the way we played in the second half. We all want to have the ball, play football, attack and score. But sometimes you also have to think defensively too," added skipper Van Dijk in a post-match television interview.

 

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