The Australia match is now over. Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. It will be a tough fight to get to the semis. Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni gave a message to the footballers. Captain Messi agrees with the coach.
There are five days between the second round matches and the quarter finals. Argentina's coach is using this time. He wants to take down the team with a perfect plan against the Netherlands. Defeat means breaking the dream of winning the World Cup. So Scaloni is thinking of going on a home invasion.
Argentina won the World Cup for the first time after defeating the Netherlands in the 1978 World Cup final. Since then, Argentina has a competitive relationship with the orange brigade of world football. "This time we have to face a really tough opponent," Messi said after beating Australia. The footballers of the Netherlands are great. Better is their coach. It will be a tough fight. World Cup quarter final match. It will be difficult. But if you handle tough opponents from the beginning, it doesn't feel like anything extra when you come to this stage.''
Scaloni is not taking the Netherlands lightly. He said, "I think it will be a very beautiful match. Two historical teams will face each other. Unfortunately, a team has to leave the World Cup after losing. Hopefully we will go to the next round.''
Scaloni gives the Netherlands extra importance for their coach. Messi's coach respects the 71-year-old Louis van Gaal since his life as a footballer. Admits, a tough fight awaits his footballers. "It's an honor to face a coach like Van Gaal," Scaloni said. What a great past! Everyone knows about his contribution in football. Many people try to imitate him. Football offers such moments, joys. It feels better to call the World Cup stage.
Argentina's coach speaks of Netherlands' strength. He said, "We are facing another tough opponent. I hope we will play well. This team from the Netherlands may not be as bright as before. Although they are all aware of their responsibilities. They know exactly what to do on the field.
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