Doha: The Netherlands will play their first World Cup match today. The arrival of the Orange corrects the story of losing the title despite playing in the final three times. The opponents are Senegal, which gains strength with the retirement of Sadio Manè. If you look at the world map, Holland, the Netherlands, is located between Germany and Great Britain in northwestern Europe. But the Orangemen are not with them on the world football map. Despite playing in the final three times, the world title turned into a bitter orange alley.
Despite having taught the world of total football, the Orange are looking for that fortune that has not been achieved despite the great Johan Cruyff. There is no substitute for the throne vacated by someone like Aryan Robben. Those who failed to qualify in Russia will arrive with a fighting squad.
Defense stalwarts Virgil Vandyck and Daly Blind, Dvridge and Dumfries, capable of stopping any attack for Coote, did the numbers. Speedsters Frank DeJong and Klaasen center. Memphis Depay to turn on the forwards. 23-year-old Noah Lang will be the incredible spearhead. Orange fans believe the team that has been the best of late will advance as champions in Group A.
In their opening match against African powerhouse Senegal, the Netherlands will be confident of easily overcoming their opponents, who have been sidelined by Sadio Mane’s injury. As usual, the grandstand is filled with fans and the crowd of fans are bathed in orange and oozing with excitement.
This worldwide struggle in winter fills them with hope. Winter is the orange picking season. The World Cup finale is in December when the sweetest oranges are harvested. They are confident that memories that have soured all this time can be served sweet in this cold.
