In the fierce match between the Netherlands and Germany in the 2nd round of the UEFA A League on September 11th, Beijing time, the Dutch player Hrafenbecher became the focus of the spotlight with his outstanding performance. After the match, he was interviewed by the media, sharing his exciting moments in the match and his outlook for the future.
First, Hrafenbech spoke about the phenomenal pass he delivered in the first half, "At that moment, I saw Harvey Simmons on the run and had only one thing on my mind - either make a fantastic pass or miss a lot. Fortunately, I felt the pass was perfect. It's really an indescribably wonderful feeling to be able to enjoy a moment like that on the field. Especially when you see the reaction of your teammates after the catch and the cheers coming from the crowd, it's a really perfect feeling."
Hraffenbach then mentioned the silent partnership with childhood friend Brobeyi in the first Dutch goal: "Brobeyi played a crucial role in the game. Germany put us under a lot of pressure, but when I saw Brobey, I knew he could handle a ball like that. We've known each other since the days of the Junior Soccer League, when we were both seven or eight years old. During the game, I passed the ball to him and he used his physical strength to make a solid catch. Although my stop was slightly too far, I managed to get past the opposing defender and passed the ball to Reinders. He faced the goalkeeper one-on-one and finished calmly."
Speaking about his future with the national team, Hrafenbech said, "The past week has gone very well for me and I am happy to have been given this opportunity to play for my country. I did my best to show my strengths during the game and got good comments. Next, it's up to the national team manager to decide. Of course, I know that my performance at the club is just as important. Only if I keep up my excellent form at the club will I be able to play for the Netherlands again during the next international day."
