adminAMSTERDAM. — Louis van Gaal insists his Holland side’s preparations for their opening World Cup soccer clash with Spain are firmly on course.
The Dutch boss, who will become the new Manchester United boss following the finals in Brazil, saw his men beat Ghana 1-0 in their latest warm-up game last weekend.
And van Gaal expressed his satisfaction that Holland were one of the few European countries who claimed a victory in the latest round of friendly fixtures as they face their last pre-finals showdown against Wales in Amsterdam tonight.
Van Gaal said: “We were one of the few World Cup participants who won this weekend.
“Germany is playing 2-2 against Cameroon and Italy also plays with 2-2 against Denmark. Spain wins 2-0 to Bolivia. They get a penalty and make time just before the second goal. Well, great to hear from Spain.”
The final comment was tongue-in-cheek at the Netherlands’ first game against the Spanish in Salvador on June 13. — AFP.
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