Jong the Oranje wants to learn from a harsh defeat in Denmark

Little was expected of Jong the Oranje against Jong Denmark, but under the guidance of national coach Michael Reiziger the Belgian youth team secured a convincing 0‑3 victory in Denmark. The win came despite a critical analysis by the Danish outlet Bold, which described the match as a tough day for the Danish youth.

The Danish analysis and coach reactions

Bold stated that the first half was “terrible” and that the Danish team did not know how to continue the match.

Coach Lars Knudsen explained that he had left for the Netherlands with a positive feeling, but that he probably had not conveyed that message to his players.

He also admitted that nothing worked defensively, allowing an average Jong the Oranje to benefit.

Conrad Harder of the Danish prospects tried to keep the morale up with the statement: “If they can score three goals, we can do that too. We can also make four.”

Noah Nartey emphasized that there is still a return match to be played, in which the team must roll up its sleeves and show what they are capable of.

He called for looking each other straight in the eye and proving the already displayed qualities again on Tuesday.

Nartey indicated that they will apply pressure from the start and aim to force an early goal.

He suggested that a good start from the kickoff could open many possibilities.

Finally, he acknowledged that the upcoming match will be tough, but he remains confident.

Lars Knudsen meanwhile hopes for a miracle and states that something extraordinary will be required from the team to overcome the situation.

He points to mental issues that need to be addressed first and to the necessity that the group together determines the direction.

Knudsen assesses the match as decent, with chances that were missed, and warns that easily conceding goals against a team of Dutch caliber will be harshly punished.