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Curaçao can still enjoy beautiful World Cup, says Advocaat

From CNA · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Coach Dick Advocaat encouraged Curaçao players not to be discouraged after a 7-1 loss to Germany in their World Cup debut.
  • He acknowledged the team conceded easy goals but urged them to look forward to potential surprises in upcoming matches.
  • Advocaat praised the traveling fans and expressed his emotional connection to the moment, highlighting the joy the team brought to the people of Curaçao.

Despite a significant 7-1 defeat against Germany in their World Cup debut, Curaçao coach Dick Advocaat urged his players to remain positive and focus on the opportunities ahead. The 78-year-old Dutchman acknowledged that the team conceded easy goals but stressed that the debut itself was a moment of pride and a chance to enjoy the biggest football tournament in the world.

We need to turn this into a beautiful tournament. We can have a surprise in the second and third match. In the end, we will be glad we were part of the biggest football tournament in the world.

— Dick AdvocaatThe coach encouraged his players to look forward positively after their debut loss.

"We need to turn this into a beautiful tournament," Advocaat said. "We can have a surprise in the second and third match. In the end, we will be glad we were part of the biggest football tournament in the world." He admitted that while the team had hoped to perform better against Germany, they were ultimately outmatched by a very strong opponent.

Advocaat reassured his players that the loss was not a disgrace and encouraged them not to be downcast. He specifically praised the traveling Curaçao supporters who cheered on their team throughout the match, even as the scoreline mounted. The coach shared a personal moment of emotion, stepping back into the dugout during the national anthem due to the overwhelming feelings associated with the occasion.

We had expected to do more against Germany but we couldn't. They were very very strong and we conceded some easy goals. Players know if they lose they shouldn't be downcast. This is not a disgrace.

— Dick AdvocaatAdvocaat reflected on the team's performance against Germany and reassured his players.

"This is related to the joy of the people in Curaçao," he explained. "This is when the emotions come to the surface. The joy of the people is fantastic." Advocaat's message focused on resilience and the significance of participation, aiming to inspire his team to make the most of their remaining matches in the tournament.

This is related to the joy of the people in Curaçao. This is when the emotions come to the surface. The joy of the people is fantastic.

— Dick AdvocaatThe coach described the emotional impact of the World Cup debut on himself and the nation.
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Originally published by CNA in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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