In the 1/8 finals of the UEFA European Cup, the Netherlands easily beat Romania with a 3-0 victory and successfully advanced to the last eight, showing their strong strength and teamwork. After the match, Dumfries, a key player of the Dutch team, was interviewed and shared his views and feelings.
Dumfries began by emphasizing the valuable lessons the team had learned from the loss against Austria, noting that the entire team had engaged in in-depth discussions and reflections last week. He believes that today's game was a strong response to the team's dissatisfaction with previous performances, especially in terms of pressing and ball control, where the Dutch showed a very high standard and tacit understanding. This ability to recover quickly from defeat and bounce back strongly has made Dumfries and his teammates immensely proud.
Speaking about the performance of his teammates, Dumfries expressed regret over the absence of Berwin, but he was also quick to point out that it just proves that the Dutch team has a plethora of good players to fill the gaps. He singled out the likes of Mallon, Depay, and Simmons for their excellent play in possession and ball-stealing, citing the outstanding performances of these players as key to the team's ability to stay ahead and ultimately pull off a big win. Dumfries' words were full of trust and praise for his teammates and showed his sense of responsibility and team spirit as part of the team.
When asked how he felt when the game stayed 1-0 for a long period of time, Dumfries looked confident and composed. He said that the team did not feel nervous or anxious because they knew their strength and potential. The Dutch team knew that even when faced with tiny chances, they were able to capitalize and convert them into goals. As a result, they remained highly focused and alert throughout the match, and persevered until the last minute without letting up. This resilience and tenacity was one of the key factors in the Dutch team's victory.
