Dutch Defeat Highlight's Van Gaal's Tactical Skill — bleacherreport.com

It was supposed to be the beginning of an exciting new era for the Dutch national team. In reality, though, it was anything but a dream start. Playing their first international friendly under the leadership of new manager Guus Hiddink, the Netherlands lost 2-0 against Italy on Thursday night. The outcome of the match was somewhat of anomaly. After barely 10 minutes of playing time, Dutch defender Bruno Martins Indi had been sent off for slightly shoving Simone Zaza, the Italian striker who had broken through the Dutch defensive line and was technically denied a clear and obvious goal-scoring opportunity.

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