PORT ELIZABETH - For the young Dutch striker, Eljero Elia, classmates the chance to play against Brazil team is a dream come true. Elijah promised to release their best performances if coach Bert van Marwijk give him a chance to play.
"Against Brazil in the World Cup like a dream come true for me. This is a special case for Surinamese-Dutch descent, like me," Elijah said ahead of the quarterfinal matches will take place on Friday (07/02/2010).
"The people of Suriname and the Netherlands has always supported Brazil in the World Cup. I'm sure they will support the Netherlands on Friday because the existence of several players Surinamese descent, especially if one of our score," said Elijah.
"The people of Suriname and the Netherlands has always supported Brazil in the World Cup. I'm sure they will support the Netherlands on Friday because the existence of several players Surinamese descent, especially if one of our score," said Elijah.
"I'm really looking forward to this game and I'll get the best if the coach gave me a chance. I'm confident and I think I have a chance to become the starting eleven," added the Hamburg player.
In-game matches earlier, Elijah has always been a reserve player. He operates on the left wing so that later will be faced with one of the world's best defender Douglas Maicon.
"I do not care about the possibility of meeting Maicon. I'm in good shape and I'm not afraid of him. I'll just play as usual and we'll see how the next.'s Supporters wish I had more individual and I'm ready to give what they want," said Elijah. (NS)
source : www.worldcup.kompas.com
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