Orange takes it in the crucial quarterfinal in Trieste in Italy against France. When profits are the water polo men for the first time since 2000 (Sydney) again at the Olympics.
“It is fiftyfifty against the French,” Van Galen tells NU.nl . “France is more experienced. On average, 30 players, 31 years old. That’s about seven years older than us. But we are, I think what fitter. And that’s needed. It’s tough.”
the team of Van Galen closed Thursday the group stage with a big win (17-7) on the weak South Africa. France on the other hand lost to Canada (5-13), though it seemed rather a play. The French put barely, because they lost to the more honorable would escape Spain.
“I did not know what I saw,” Galen said. “It is here in Trieste even shame spoken by the referees. It’s also what denigrating the French to lose almost on purpose, so you can against us. But, if they really want from us, they can get it too. This is the match of our lives. “
Cast
the confidence is high at Orange and that is according to Van Galen also was won by the successful group stage in which four times and only world topper Italy was too strong. “Before we had absolutely drawn to this scenario,” the coach admits.
“How is it that it all works out so well? That is the magic of the sport. I’m not a magician, but we are the recent months have become better. Individually we took steps put, but as a team we have grown. “
” There is more acceptance in the field, there is less granted. There is a clear division of roles which everyone accepts. And by the OCT began with a fine win against Spain came straight extra powers freely. Therefore, we are very close now to Rio. Hopefully we can finish it. “
Tokyo 2020
If Rio is met, then Van Galen is with his team even ahead of schedule. “When I started three years ago as coach with all these young guys the ultimate goal was qualifying for the Games in Tokyo in 2020. But it would be great if we all get now the Games.”
Placement for the Games would also be welcome for the Dutch water polo, because the Orange women two weeks ago at the olympic Qualifier in Gouda against expectations alongside an olympic ticket handles.
“it’s a terrible shame that they have not met. I was rather two teams went to Rio, but perhaps it can ease the pain a bit if we do make it. “
the crucial quarter-final between the Netherlands and France begins Friday at 19:00 pm Trieste
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