Hamburg – Wout Weghorst fulfilled a long-standing promise with the profitable purpose for the Netherlands of their first European Championship recreation. “I’ve by no means performed right here,” mentioned the 31-year-old after the 2-1 win in opposition to Poland at Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion.
About ten years in the past he was along with his then membership Heracles Almelo for a check match with the second staff Hamburger SV. “After which we have been solely allowed to vary garments within the stadium and play on the aspect courtroom,” mentioned the attacker. “I mentioned to my buddy: The subsequent time I come right here, I’ll play within the stadium and rating a purpose.”
Why Weghorst by no means performed for HSV
Weghorst, who at the moment performs for TSG Hoffenheim and beforehand performed for VfL Wolfsburg, thought he would rating in opposition to then-Bundesliga membership Hamburger SV. However he was relegated to the 2nd tier in 2018, and Weghorst moved to Wolfsburg shortly after.
Though the Dutchman has scored thus far 66 objectives in 146 video games within the higher home of Germany – to be interrupted because of intervals overseas – HSV was persistently within the second division. “I all the time needed to go to the Bundesliga, however HSV by no means obtained there. That is why I’ve by no means performed right here.”
In opposition to Poland, the 1.97 meter tall attacker scored 2-1 along with his first contact of the ball simply two minutes after approaching instead (83rd minute). Weghorst needed to rejoice the vital victory along with his girlfriend this night on the staff’s headquarters in Wolfsburg. After the Dutch’s slim however deserved success, France keep in Group D on Friday (9pm/Das Erste) and Austria on June 25 (6pm/MagentaTV).