Soccer-'Super dumb' Dutch speak candidly after World Cup qualifier collapse


Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group G - Montenegro v Netherlands - Podgorica City Stadium, Podgorica, Montenegro - November 13, 2021 Netherlands' Memphis Depay celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Stevo Vasiljevic

PODGORICA (Reuters) - Captain Virgil van Dijk called it "scandalous", Memphis Depay "super dumb" and coach Louis van Gaal "inexplicable" as the Netherlands blew a two-goal lead in Montenegro on Saturday, and with it their chance to qualify early for the World Cup finals in Qatar.

The Dutch are still top of their group after the 2-2 draw with Montenegro and have a home match against Norway in Rotterdam on Tuesday. But they were furious after letting slip the chance to secure their place with a game to spare.

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