Post by Salem6 on Nov 16, 2003 11:47:39 GMT
Goal hero James McFadden is confident Scotland can turn in another brave display against the Netherlands and claim a place at next year's European Championship.
Scotland 1-0 Netherlands
James McFadden and Darren Fletcher celebrate
The Everton youngster struck in the 20th minute to give Scotland a famous 1-0 win over the Dutch in the first leg of the play-off.
And he believes Scotland can complete the job in Amsterdam on Wednesday.
"They (the Dutch) are a great side but we showed our qualities to get the win," McFadden told BBC Radio Scotland.
"We battled all over the park and worked really hard to close them down.
"We defended brilliantly and we'll have to do it again over there.
"If it's 0-0 we're through and there's no reason why we can't get a victory."
Academy: James McFadden's masterclass
McFadden combined with Manchester United teenager Darren Fletcher to score the only goal of the game.
"It was a great build-up for the goal," McFadden continued.
"It wasn't the best of finishes but it hit the back of the net. It's the most important goal of my life."
"The first half was brilliant - the best performance in my time" Berti Vogts Scotland manager.
Christian Dailly performed heroics in a defensive midfield role but the West Ham man's 50th cap was soured by a silly booking which sees him suspended for the return leg.
Dailly kicked the ball away after a free kick had been given against him but hoped referee Terje Hauge would reconsider the decision.
"I went to see the referee at half time and he said he'd have a look at it," Dailly told the BBC immediately after the match.
Dailly claimed he could not hear the whistle due to the incredible noise generated by the Hampden crowd but the Norwegian official has ruled out overturning the yellow card.
"It was a great result but we're only half-way there," warned Dailly.
"We've got a big job to do on Wednesday and we'll give it everything again.
Barry Ferguson competes with Edgar Davids
"It was a backs-to-the-wall effort against a top side, but we'll take confidence from the result."
Scotland manager Berti Vogts was very proud of his players and hailed the level of commitment shown by everyone in a blue shirt at Hampden.
"The first half was brilliant - the best performance in my time," Vogts told the BBC.
"There was great combination play for the goal and all the players worked so hard.
"We made a great start and upset them (the Dutch).
"In the second half we were under a lot of pressure but we go to Amsterdam with a lead.
"They need to score two goals now. We scored in Germany, so we can maybe score in Amsterdam - then they need three goals."
Scotland: Douglas, McNamara, Pressley, Wilkie, Naysmith, Fletcher, Dailly, Ferguson, McCann (Pearson 71), Dickov (Miller 66), McFadden (Hutchison 90).
Subs not used: Gould, Graham Alexander, Caldwell, Crawford.
Booked: McFadden, Dailly.
Holland: Van der Sar, Ooijer, Stam, De Boer, Van Bronckhorst (Seedorf 45), Van der Meyde, Cocu, Davids (Van der Vaart 60), Overmars, Kluivert (Makaay 77), Van Nistelrooy.
Subs not used: Waterreus, Zenden, Reiziger, Van Hooijdonk.
Booked: Ooijer, Stam.
Attendance: 50,670.
Referee: Terje Hauge (Norway).
Audio:-
news.bbc.co.uk/media/audio/39573000/rm/_39573823_sport_brotherton.ram
news.bbc.co.uk/media/audio/39574000/rm/_39574021_sport_vogts.ram
Scotland 1-0 Netherlands
James McFadden and Darren Fletcher celebrate
The Everton youngster struck in the 20th minute to give Scotland a famous 1-0 win over the Dutch in the first leg of the play-off.
And he believes Scotland can complete the job in Amsterdam on Wednesday.
"They (the Dutch) are a great side but we showed our qualities to get the win," McFadden told BBC Radio Scotland.
"We battled all over the park and worked really hard to close them down.
"We defended brilliantly and we'll have to do it again over there.
"If it's 0-0 we're through and there's no reason why we can't get a victory."
Academy: James McFadden's masterclass
McFadden combined with Manchester United teenager Darren Fletcher to score the only goal of the game.
"It was a great build-up for the goal," McFadden continued.
"It wasn't the best of finishes but it hit the back of the net. It's the most important goal of my life."
"The first half was brilliant - the best performance in my time" Berti Vogts Scotland manager.
Christian Dailly performed heroics in a defensive midfield role but the West Ham man's 50th cap was soured by a silly booking which sees him suspended for the return leg.
Dailly kicked the ball away after a free kick had been given against him but hoped referee Terje Hauge would reconsider the decision.
"I went to see the referee at half time and he said he'd have a look at it," Dailly told the BBC immediately after the match.
Dailly claimed he could not hear the whistle due to the incredible noise generated by the Hampden crowd but the Norwegian official has ruled out overturning the yellow card.
"It was a great result but we're only half-way there," warned Dailly.
"We've got a big job to do on Wednesday and we'll give it everything again.
Barry Ferguson competes with Edgar Davids
"It was a backs-to-the-wall effort against a top side, but we'll take confidence from the result."
Scotland manager Berti Vogts was very proud of his players and hailed the level of commitment shown by everyone in a blue shirt at Hampden.
"The first half was brilliant - the best performance in my time," Vogts told the BBC.
"There was great combination play for the goal and all the players worked so hard.
"We made a great start and upset them (the Dutch).
"In the second half we were under a lot of pressure but we go to Amsterdam with a lead.
"They need to score two goals now. We scored in Germany, so we can maybe score in Amsterdam - then they need three goals."
Scotland: Douglas, McNamara, Pressley, Wilkie, Naysmith, Fletcher, Dailly, Ferguson, McCann (Pearson 71), Dickov (Miller 66), McFadden (Hutchison 90).
Subs not used: Gould, Graham Alexander, Caldwell, Crawford.
Booked: McFadden, Dailly.
Holland: Van der Sar, Ooijer, Stam, De Boer, Van Bronckhorst (Seedorf 45), Van der Meyde, Cocu, Davids (Van der Vaart 60), Overmars, Kluivert (Makaay 77), Van Nistelrooy.
Subs not used: Waterreus, Zenden, Reiziger, Van Hooijdonk.
Booked: Ooijer, Stam.
Attendance: 50,670.
Referee: Terje Hauge (Norway).
Audio:-
news.bbc.co.uk/media/audio/39573000/rm/_39573823_sport_brotherton.ram
news.bbc.co.uk/media/audio/39574000/rm/_39574021_sport_vogts.ram