Netherlands Icon van der Vaart: Scotland's Performance Deserved 4-0 Win

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March 26, 2024 · 1 min read

Netherlands Icon van der Vaart: Scotland's Performance Deserved 4-0 Win
FootBall | March 26, 2024
Rafael van der Vaart has voiced criticism of the Netherlands' performance in their match against Scotland. (Image: Sky Sports)

Netherlands football legend Rafael van der Vaart believes Scotland should have emerged victorious with a 4-0 scoreline in their match against the Netherlands, rather than the other way around. Despite Scotland’s four goals defeat, it was widely acknowledged that the scoreline didn’t accurately reflect the game’s competitiveness. Rafael van der Vaart with 109 caps for the Netherlands and experience at Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur, suggested that his nation would have had no complaints if Scotland had secured a convincing win.

He also expressed doubts about Jeremie Frimpong’s suitability for the Euro, indicating that the former Celtic defender’s performance against Scotland may have jeopardized his chances. Rafael van der Vaart emphasized the need for Denzel Dumfries to feature as the first-choice right-back for the Netherlands at the Euro based on his assessment of the match.