Netherlands manager Dick Advocaat probably wishes he was never so certain in telling the media that Sweden wouldn’t beat Luxembourg 8-0, because this happened.
Dutch manager slams reporter for suggesting Sweden could win 8-0 (Sweden won 8-0)
This is too good.
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
Netherlands and Sweden were locked in a close race to the World Cup finals in the Group A playoff and destined to play each other in the final game of the group. Everyone knew Sweden was going to beat Luxembourg in their second-to-last game, but the question became: “By how many goals?”
If Netherlands beat Sweden then the tie breaker would come down to goal differential, which is why a reporter asked Advocaat what happens if Sweden wins 8-0? To which he responded.
“They’re not winning 8-0. What kind of stupid questions is that? 8-0? Well ... no. I definitely don’t believe that.”
And then ...
via ESPN
Now the Netherlands not only needs to beat Sweden, but they need to beat them by seven goals to correct the ludicrous differential and have a chance of making it through to the next round.
All signs are pointing to the Netherlands being eliminated from World Cup contention again.
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