With two goals against Malta (8-0 victory), Memphis arrived at the same level with Robin van Persie on Tuesday as the top scorer of the Dutch national team. The 31-year-old attacker is proud of his performance. “But the real realization comes later.”
Memphis would have preferred to stand on hunting the goal that only top scorer had made of the Dutch national team of all time. But somewhere he could see the beauty of his switch after seventy minutes.
The exchange moment – accompanied by a standing ovation of the public in Groningen – made the 102 -time international said “a realization moment” got what special he had done this evening. It brought Memphis back to his childhood.
“You know, there is a photo that I am lying on my mother in an Orangjeshirtje as a baby,” Memphis said on Tuesday evening in the Catacombs of the Euroborg. “The Dutch national team is on television in the background. Then it was already there.”
“As a child I never had a favorite club. But I wanted to play for the Dutch national team. That you achieve this and it is appreciated by the people is very special. This is a great moment for me, for football and for my family.”
Memphis also matches Van Persie during goal -rich victory in Malta
With mother Cora in the stands it was Tuesday after nine minutes for Memphis, who scored from the penalty spot. In the minutes that followed, his teammates explicitly looked for the attacker.
It quickly yielded Memphis his second goal, when he got fired from the edge of the penalty area. The Orange players flew Memphis around the neck. “At such a moment you realize that something special has happened,” says Memphis. “Although it still feels fairly normal now. Maybe the real realization will only come after my career.”
Memphis was difficult to choose the most beautiful from his fifty hits in the Oranjes shirt. His beautiful goal against Turkey and his special Panenka against France; They are all special in their own way. “Although my most special was probably my first, during the 2014 World Cup against Australia.”
In the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, Memphis was crucial for the Orange in the heavily fought World Cup victory on Australia (2-3). He shot the winning in from a great distance, after he had previously given an assist to the man in whose foot sports he is now following: Robin van Perise.
It happened in the period that Memphis as a young man raised a lot from teammates such as Van Persie, Arjen Robben, Wesley Sneijder and Nigel de Jong. “The class dripped off with those guests. That has always made me hungry to strive for what they have achieved.”
But that foursome had unmistakably more the gun factor than Memphis, who, since his debut for the Orange in October 2013, regularly received criticism of his attitude and happening.
He was also written off several times on the basis of performance for a basic spot in Oranje, such as after his weak European Championship last summer. But national coaches never dropped Memphis – who often supplied in the Orange.
National coach Koeman regularly opened it openly for the attacker. “Ronald has always given me confidence,” says Memphis. “I feel that and I am an emotional person. You try to pay back the trust to the trainer. I know that the media was not always talking about me. Then it is crucial when the trainer is there for you.”
Koeman held the door ajar for Memphis, when the attacker was without a club (his contract with Atlético Madrid ended) after the last European Championship. Initially he did not select Memphis. But when the attacker had performed well at the Brazilian Corinthians, he was allowed to report to Oranje again in March.
Memphis was not surprised. “You know, at Atlético I also scored my goals. But there it went wrong with the fitness coach. I did not handle well, so I always had small muscle injuries. After that period I thought: maybe I have to do it completely. Now I have been fit for eight months.”
Turning the rudder turned out to be good for Memphis. In the diptych with Spain in March he showed that he can still go in Oranje. This international match was followed with three goals – albeit only against Finland and Malta – confirmation.
The drive to score in the Oranjeshirt is unabated at Memphis, who gets inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo. “On Sunday he made his 138th international goal. He is a source of inspiration. I used to watch films from him and trained as hard as possible to look like him.”
Ronaldo’s 138 international goals will no longer tap Memphis. But later this year he probably crowns himself to the top scorer of the Dutch national team.
“This is a nice confirmation of what I have meant for the Orange,” said Memphis. “But I also want to make number 51, 52, and 53. And then even more. If I continue like this, those goals will come. I believe that.”
With Two Goals Against Malta (8-0 Victory) on Tuesday, Memphis Equaled Robin van Persie as the all-time top scorer of the Dutch National Team. The 31-year-old attacher is proud of his performance. “But the realization will come later.”
Memphis would have preferred to stay on the field to hunt for the goal that would have made him the sole all-time top scorer of the dutch national team. But somehow, he could appreciate the beauty of his substitution after seventy minutes.
The moment of substitution – Accompanied by a standing ovation from the audience in Groningen – made the 102 -time international say he had “a moment of realization” of what special thing he had done this equal. It Brought Memphis Back to His Youth.
“You know, there’s a photo of me as a baby in an orange shirt on my mother’s lap,” Memphis Said Tuesday Night in the Catacombs of the Euroborg. “The Dutch National Team is on in the background on television. It was already in there.”
“As a child, I never had a favorite club. But I wanted to play for the Dutch National team. The fact that you achieve this and it is appreciated by the people is very special. This is a great moment for me, for football, and for my family.”
Memphis Equals van Persie Duration Goal-Rich Victory about Malta
With Mother Cora in the stands, it was a hit for Memphis on Tuesday after nine minutes, who scored from the penalty spot. In the minute that followed, his teammates Activey Sought Out the Attacker.
It Quickly Earned Memphis His Second Goal, when he fired from the edge of the penalty area. The Orange Players Flew Around Memphis’s Neck. “At Such a moment you realize that something special has happened,” Says Memphis. “Although It Still Feels Fairly Normal Now. Maybe the Real Realization Will Only Come After My Career.”
Memphis Found it Difficult to Choose the Most Beautiful from His Fifty Goals in the Orange Shirt. His Beautiful Goal Against Turkey and His Special Panenka Against France; All are special in their own way. “Although My Most Special was Probably My First, Duration the 2014 World Cup Against Australia.”
In The Brazilian City of Porto Alegre, Memphis, Crucial for Orange was in the Hard-Fought World Cup Victory about Australia (2-3). He shot the winning goal from a great distance, after he had previously given an assist to the man in whose footsteps he is now treading: Robin van Perise.
It happened in the period that Memphis, as a youngster, Learned a lot from teammates Such as by Persie, Arjen Robben, Wesley Sneijder and Nigel de Jong. “The class dripped from Those guys. That has always made me hungry to strive for what they have achieved.”
But that quartet undeniably had more goodwill than Memphis, who has regularly recurrited criticism for his attitude and demeanor Since his debut for orange in October 2013.
He was also written off Several Times for a Starting Place in Orange Based on Performance, Such as after his weak European Championship Last Summer. But National Coaches Never Dropped Memphis – Who Often Delivered in Orange.
National Coach Koeman Regularly Openly Defended the Attacker. “Ronald Has Always Given me Confidence,” Says Memphis. “I feel that and I am a sensitive person. You try to pay the trust to the trainer. I know that the media was not always happy with me. Then it is crucial if the trainer is there for you.”
Koeman Left the by Ajar for Memphis, when the attacher was without a club (his contract with Atlético Madrid had expired) after the past European Championship. Initially, hey not select Memphis. But When the Attacker had performed well at the Brazilian Corinthians, he was Allowed to Report to Orange Again in March.
Memphis was not surprised. “You know, I also scored my goals at Atlético. But things went there with the fitness coach. I was not treated well, which meant that I kept having minor muscle kuries. After that period I thought: Maybe I kisse tebefe teting Eight Months. “
Turning the Tide Turned Out Well for Memphis. In The Double Header With Spain in March, he showed that can still participate in Orange. This International Period Followed With Three Goals – Albeit Only Against Finland and Malta – The Contrature.
The Drive to Score in The Orange Shirt is Undiminished with Memphis, Who Draws Inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo. “On Sunday he scored his 138th international goal. He is a source of inspiration. I used to watch videos of him and train as hard as possible to one day be like him.”
Memphis Will No Longer Reach Ronaldo’s 138 International Goals. But he will probably be crowned the all-time top scorer of the Dutch National team later this year.
“This is a nice confirmation of what I Have Meant for Orange,” Said Memphis. “But I also want to make number 51, 52, and 53. And then even more. If I continuous like this, those goals will come. I believe that.”