In the first round of the UEFA Nations League A on September 8, the Netherlands defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina by a score of 5-2, thanks to their excellent ball control and attacking efficiency. After the match, Dutch head coach Ronald Koeman commented on the game, both recognizing the team's excellent performance in ball control and pointing out the slackness in the second half of the game.
Koeman began by emphasizing his team's dominance in possession, "Tonight, we were excellent in possession, passing the ball cleanly and quickly, and finding the gaps between the BH defense frequently. This efficient attacking organization was the key to our win." He singled out a period in the second half, "Especially early in the second half, we had a period where we played very well and were almost in complete control of the tempo of the game."
However, Koeman also pointed out his team's laxity after taking the lead: "But unfortunately, then we conceded two goals and that's a lesson we have to remember. When the score became 3-2, you could clearly feel that the team was a bit hesitant on the field, a mentality that is completely unnecessary in that kind of game situation. Bosnia and Herzegovina didn't have many chances, but they capitalized on the only ones they had to keep the score close."
Regarding Delicht's mistake in the game, Koeman showed the tolerance and rationality that a coach should have: "Delicht himself realized the problem of his position, which is really a mistake that shouldn't have happened. But we must understand that mistakes are part of the game of soccer and every player makes mistakes. The important thing is to learn from the mistake and not over magnify it. I'm sure Dellihert will learn from this experience and do better in future games."
