The Netherlands produced a ruthless performance against Greece at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, and pundits on the Dutch programme VI ZSM feel the national team has rediscovered its edge and its enjoyment of the game.
Before kick-off, the mood around the squad already seemed to have improved considerably. Reporter Simon Zwartkruis and presenter Kalum van Oudheusden, who discussed the match on the show, noted that the atmosphere grew even better once the final whistle had gone on the emphatic victory in Amsterdam.
Confidence on show
Zwartkruis pointed to a team that looked fearless in attack and comfortable with the occasion. For a side that has often been criticised for a lack of courage in recent seasons, the display suggested that the spirit which fans were missing is starting to return.
The win also appeared to lift the general mood around the national team, with the programme suggesting that the squad is once again having fun on the pitch. For Oranje supporters who had grown frustrated, that combination of courage and enjoyment may be the most encouraging sign of all.
Source: www.vi.nl
