Canada coach Casey Stoney has plenty to say, none of it good, after loss to Dutch

NIJMEGEN – Casey Stoney didn’t mince words in assessing Canada’s 1-0 loss to the 11th-ranked Netherlands in women’s soccer friendly on Tuesday.

“Not good enough,” said the Canada coach. “Nowhere near the level in terms of the technical quality, ability to keep the ball, winning 50-50 duels. Not to the standard that we need or require when we’re playing top opponents.”

The Dutch were faster, more creative, more aggressive and better connected for most of the game. Missing some key pieces, Canada’s once-vaunted ability to win physical battles was lacking.

“I played against Canada, I’ve watched Canada and all I hear is that that was the hallmark. Well it ain’t now,” said the former England captain. “So we’ve got to get back to basics. I’ll be honest, I feel like we look like little girls a