Van Gaal says he never thought of putting "five goals to Spain"

The Netherlands coach emphasizes how his players "have executed the tactic"

The Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal was delighted after the made goals on debut against Spain (1-5) and recognized that "never" thought check "five goals" to the current world champion, who had engaged the same number of goals in every game of the last World Cup and last phase classification.

"I never thought I'd get five goals for Spain. This is not what I expected. Quite frankly did not expect to do this before Spain. This has to do with strategy. And of course has to do with the performance of my players, who have executed the tactic with great conviction, "said Van Gaal.

 

Louis Van Gaal

In addition, the technician, who said no penalty in action see Diego Costa, spoke of the strength of its combined. "In recent friendlies we have played it has been seen that it is very difficult to play against us. Course if one wants to take risks and attack always going to face the defensive triangle of Holland. This is what happens," he said.

In addition, Van Gaal was asked by holding Van Persie in the first goal, when he shake hands with Mr. "A player does not have to. In this case wanted to show his appreciation. It was a very emotional moment," said the former coach of FC Barcelona.

"I've already manifested, and so said Robben in the locker room, we have enough players to ensure we do not lose in the euphoria. Were very confident the attack was going to do Spain and now we have to continue on the same line," said . Finally, Van Gaal made a comparison between the two teams.

"In this tournament there are only teams and awards. All players in the Spanish team have won trophies.'s Mine, not so much. Myself and my team we have ensured that we are very well physically., So to feel we have done phenomenally well. Us a very compact team, "he concluded.
- Lavanguardia.com