Van Gaal recalls the elimination in Brazil 2014 at the hands of Argentina: “We want our revenge”

Argentina and the Netherlands will star in a vibrant match for the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Qatar 2022. The most recent precedent of a confrontation between the two was recorded in the semifinals of Brazil 2014 when the ‘Albiceleste’ eliminated the ‘Tulipanes’, who also They were led by Louis van Gaal, through the penalty shootout.

The coach of the ‘Orange Machine’ still has that bitter memory in mind. For this reason, in a press conference, he pointed out that there are accounts to be settled with the South American team and pointed out that he will look for history to be different this time. “In the semifinal we played against Argentina in 2014, he didn’t touch a ball and we lost on penalties. Now we want our revenge.”he pointed.

“I don’t like to remember it, because I thought we would win. I would like to convince the people at home to go watch the game and cheer us on. That way we will get a lot of support.”added the technical director that since he took over the reins of the Netherlands in 2021 he is undefeated (19 commitments).

On the other hand, Louis van Gaal referred to the presence of Lionel Messi at the meeting. Although, he revealed the strategy that he proposes to stop the Argentine soccer player who scores three goals in the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

“Indeed, he is the most dangerous player, the one who creates the most chances and does them himself, but on the other hand he doesn’t play much when the opponent has possession of the ball. There are also our possibilities”, added the coach of the ‘Tulipanes’.

When is Argentina vs. Netherlands?

The match between the Netherlands vs. Argentina will play this Friday, December 9 for the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Qatar 2022. The commitment is agreed for 2 pm (Peruvian time) at the Lusail Stadium.