Dutch National Team retro football shirt by COPA Football from the official KNVB collection. The back of the shirt features the name REP and number 16. This retro football shirt is based on the football shirt worn by the Dutch National Team during the 1978 World Cup. This Holland retro shirt is predominantly orange and has a black round neck and black piping. On the left chest a beautiful Holland emblem of the famous lion. Cool Dutch national team football shirt for the real Orange fan! The retro shirts by COPA have a normal fit. Nice shirt for King's Day, a European Championship or a World Cup football. Material: 50% cotton - 50% polyester.
During the 1978 World Cup in Argentina, the Dutch National Team reached the final, just like 4 years before. The final was lost 3-1 against the home country. In the group with Peru, Scotland and Iran, the Netherlands managed to leave Scotland behind due to a better goal difference. In the second round, the Netherlands started furiously and swept Austria off the pitch with 5-1. After a draw against West Germany and a victory over Italy, the final was reached. After 90 minutes, the score was level (1-1). In extra time, the Argentinians proved to have the most stamina and the final score was 3-1. Some players who wore this shirt during the 1978 World Cup were Haan, Rep, Krol, Neeskens and Rensenbrink.