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  Good Luck Beijing  2008-01-22 10:36:00
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(Beijing, January 21) - Comments from DE ROOIJ Anton (NED) aftar Netherlands beat China 59-29 in the preliminary round.

DE ROOIJ Anton (NED) - Forward

On the team performance:

"It was an excellent all-round performance, everybody but three players scored. As for myself, I am satisfied with my shootings."

On the CHN Team:

"China played better against the Ausstralian team yesterday. It was my first time to come to China and to play against the Chinese team, they have many good young players."

On the most impressive Chinese player:

HUANG Xunan (No.5) is a good player, he has sele-confidence and is a strong scorer."

On upper-body strength:

"Once a week, we train our upper-body exclusively to build up our muscles. It is essential to have upper-body strength when in the wheelchairs."

On minutes played per game:

"I almost played the whole game but I am not tired at all, as I am still in good shape. As the captain, I must lead by example. I was substituted at the end of the match to save energy for coming games."

On the last time-out:

"The coach called for a time-out with 4 secodes left, as he wanted us to put a play in action which we had practiced in training."