The chase for the 2016 European Cup will take its next step on Sunday. Two teams attempting to qualify for the tournament will do battle in a match between the Netherlands and Latvia. The contest scheduled for 12 p.m. ET will be held at the Amsterdam Arena in Amsterdam and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Sports 2.
What They're Saying
Netherlands striker Robin van Persie (via the Daily Mail): Anyway, we owe it to Hiddink. He is playing a poker game with his announcement that he is leaving with a defeat. We do not want to lose him. You can view his remark differently, however. You could say it is because he has a lot of confidence in us.'
Latvia forward Artjoms Rudnevs (via UEFA): "If Guus Hiddink is talking about resigning if his side lose, it means they are afraid of us. We obviously understand that it will be tough for us, especially since Netherlands are currently third and desperately need points, but we'll try to get something, even against favorites."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Robin van Persie returns to the starting XI for the Netherlands this afternoon. In10 league appearances with Manchester United this season, the 31-year-old has three goals and an average of 2.6 shots. His average of 1.2 key passes highlights the totality of his game. Desperate for points at home, the Dutch will turn to their most prolific striker for productivity.
Netherlands' Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Cillessen; Willems, Bruma, Vrij, Rhijn; Sneijder, Blind, Afellay; Persie, Huntelaar, Robben
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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