John-John Dohmen- “We Have Achieved Our First Purpose of the Match” – Hockey World Information

The midfielder was practical after Belgium’s final group recreation. An awesome success within the numbers towards Japan however many particulars nonetheless to be improved when approaching the quarter-finals.

AWhen analyzing at the moment’s efficiency, the Crimson Lions had been extraordinarily lucid. No extreme euphoria after qualifying for the quarter-finals. The gamers had been conscious that a very powerful a part of this World Cup was starting for the staff after a gaggle stage that was greater than passable however with, however, many facets to enhance with a purpose to sort out the cut-throat conferences.

“Total the efficiency was not dangerous and the rating is superb even when I might have hoped to attain extra objectives given the face of the sport”, regretted John-John Dohmen. “We might have executed it by being a bit extra targeted. Our second quarter is superb however the second half was not superb aside from a couple of blows for our objectives. In any other case it was very common. I don’t know learn how to clarify it but however I believe it’s linked to an absence of focus. »

It’s now a quarter-final which awaits Belgium on Tuesday, towards the winner of the duel between India, host nation, and New Zealand (Sunday, at midday, Belgian time). “We achieved our first aim of the match by ending in first place within the group. Now, whoever the opponent is, in 4 days we’ll put together in addition to ever. If we face India, we have already got a selected plan for this duel. We all know, in any case, that it’s going to not be straightforward and that we must evolve at our greatest stage to attain it. They’re nonetheless very troublesome to beat at house. However we’re additionally effectively conscious that we will nonetheless progress in any respect ranges. »

The Crimson Lions who’ve, as soon as once more, not been spared from damage since their central defender and penalty specialist, Alex Hendrickx needed to go away the sport on the finish of the primary quarter. “It’s clear that we actually haven’t any luck”, nonetheless punctuated the Brussels midfielder. “We now have by no means performed full for the reason that begin of the match. Every time we’ve got to adapt in actual time. However we will see that we’ve got expertise and that we’re above all effectively ready. I particularly hope that we will recuperate Alex for Tuesday. It’s important that we’re all assured for the quarter-final. »

There are actually 4 days left for the reigning world champions to work out the main points. This quarter-final would be the begin of a second competitors the place the slightest error will now not be allowed.