She became known to the general public as an inexplicable, no-nonsense defender. She broke through like an internationally and conquered Olympic gold. But since this summer Lisa Post has played a different role. She suddenly plays a lot of midfield at the European Championships. And that could quickly give her her first national team goal.
Yes, she did get some reactions to her nearly moment of fame. The European Championship for the Netherlands was only nine minutes old on Saturday when Post – which is called by everyone and everyone – already had a chance, against Ireland.
It was fun, playful and flexible what Post showed. She got the ball in the room, on the 23-year line. As if she had never done anything else, she shook two Irish defenders. Then a quick backhand shot followed, which hit the outgoing Irish keeper. The Rebound rolled for Joosje Burg’s stick, so the attack still resulted in the first goal of the European Championship for the Netherlands.
Photo: Willem Vernes
A few days later, Post looks back on that situation with a big smile. “Of course I looked back at the time,” she says After the polar match against France (6-0). ‘At that time I was a bit shocked at that time. I also thought that I should have made a different choice. But when I saw the images, I think I did the right thing. Still rays more: ‘After that I was congratulated on that promotion. So it stood out. Because I am still a bit new to get there. ‘
The new role for post was discovered after the play -offs. In a friendly match against China in the run -up to the Pro League, she was there for the first time. As the eighth point of the diamond of the midfield of four men. “I was a bit surprised that I was placed there. It has been a while since I have been there. About three years ago, in my last year in Oranje-Rood. I never played there with Orange there. However, I was curious. “Let’s try it,” I said. And then everyone was satisfied. ‘
“She has so much walking capacity. Lisa is still able to run back from Mönchengladbach to our hotel in Venlo after the competition, if necessary. ‘ Raoul Ehren
National coach Raoul Ehren did not just shift the position of Post. Because Laura Nunnink tore her cruciate ligament during the play -offs, he had to look for a new defensive midfielder. “We post posts in the Pro League there,” said the national coach. “We were very happy how that went. She is our lock on the door. The free man, who is sinking and cleans up. She has a walking capacity for five men. ‘
Photo: Willem Vernes
Smiling: “He can still walk back from Mönchengladbach to our hotel in Venlo after the competition, if necessary.” Post has so much energy. Wins so many duels. On the ball she looks very good and she is looking for the pass ahead. ‘
This is how Post thinks itself
So the coach has no lack of enthusiasm. Post is naturally modest. He will not shower himself with pasties and feathers, although they are definitely earning in this case.
I especially like it, “says Post, who also played with Germany in the back in the second group game.” So Raoul can go with me in all directions. In midfield I am a little more involved in the attack. Sometimes that takes some getting used to, because suddenly a lot happens around me. Of course I am used to making the game take place for me alone.
Photo: Willem Vernes
Team Post, her remarkable fan base
And undoubtedly the same applies to her loyal supporters. Team Post. A household name in the supporter country since the Olympic Games in Paris. Post looks back on it with a smile. “It started with two people. My parents. But during the tournament, that group became bigger and bigger every day. Grew to thirty, forty people. That was crazy. Her personal fan club is not so crazy in Mönchengladbach. “Today there were about ten of them. My parents, my friend and his family and some friends. ‘
Team Post would do well to visit again. After all, their favorite perhaps scores her first international goal in the last two games of the tournament. In her first 71 performances for the Orange, she could not score. But yes. Of course those were almost all the games in which she was in the back.
‘I already received e -mails that I would probably make it to France today. It would be very nice if I scored once, but it is not a goal for me. We will see. ‘
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