“We played a decent first half”, Vogels coach Gert Jan Karsten reflected. “We could have been more ahead. The second half was of less quality. That was also due to the many substitutions, but I did not want to take any risks with the play-offs in mind.” Karsten had instructed his team not to make stupid fouls and not to criticize the lead. All this to avoid getting yellow cards. “And then you have to play a match. With such preparation you can also lose 8-0.”
IJsselmeervogels optimistic for a diptych with Hercules: ‘That’s a good team, the chances are fifty-fifty’
