A full-throated appreciation of an opposition manager before kick-off is rare, it’s even rarer before a competitive match, the result of which, a devastatingly late 2-1 defeat of England by the Netherlands, could prove incredibly important to Olympic qualification.
The loud roar after Sarina Wiegman’s name was read out and her image displayed on the two big screens above the goals in the sold-out Stadion Galgenwaard reflected the huge esteem and warm affection that the Dutch have towards their former manager and international midfielder.
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