POINT TO MAKE

Van Gaal unsatisfied with Dutch display ahead of tougher tests

- David McDonnell

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Louis van Gaal warned his Holland side they will have no chance of winning the World Cup unless they raise their level. The Dutch remain unbeaten in the

group stage but Van Gaal told his players they will come unstuck if they cannot improve in possession.

This draw leaves Holland and Ecuador level on points and goal difference, with both only needing a draw from their final group games to advance to the knockout stage.

But manager Van Gaal was far from happy and said: “If we want to become world champions, we need to improve a lot, because the quality of the opponents we have yet to face is at a much higher level.

“We didn’t play a good match. We didn’t play well in terms of ball possession and that’s our problem

“Also, all the second balls, all the duels, were won by Ecuador. If that happens, then you cannot win.