Miller bemoans 'sticky' Arena pitch

29 March 2009 14:37
With Saturday evening's game goalless early in the first half, the Rangers forward was sent clear on goal by a Darren Fletcher pass which cut open the Dutch defence.[LNB]Miller raced into the box but never looked comfortable and before he could get his shot away Holland defender Joris Mathijsen recovered with a saving tackle.[LNB]It was arguably the turning point of the game.[LNB]Real Madrid striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar put the home side ahead and when Robin van Persie made it 2-0 right on the half-time whistle, the game was all but over for George Burley's men.[LNB]Gary Caldwell had a late 'goal' mysteriously chalked off by French referee Laurent Duhamel, before Christophe Berra - making his first start for Scotland - felled Huntelaar inside the penalty area which allowed Dirk Kuyt the chance to grab number three from the spot.[LNB]Miller reflected on his early chance that just might have made a difference, then looked to make amends against Iceland at Hampden on Wednesday.[LNB]"It was a very sticky surface and it was hard to get moving with the ball at your feet," he said.[LNB]"I was trying to get the ball in front of me and get a shot in.[LNB]"Unfortunately, the defender got back and blocked the shot so I didn't get the chance to test the keeper.[LNB]"But we were beaten by a cross, a corner and penalty which is disappointing. We should be defending them a lot better as a team.[LNB]"Allan McGregor had to make a few saves which we expected him to do but the goal on half-time was a sucker punch for us.[LNB]"But we have to get ready to go again and take care of Iceland on Wednesday. The home games against Iceland and Macedonia are going to be vital.[LNB]"I also still think we can get something from Holland at home and I think we are capable of going to Norway and getting a result."[LNB][LNB]

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