Van Gaal had been complimentary of Wales , requesting the match based specifically on their style of football being an ideal pre-Word Cup warm - up tool for his Dutch side .
Van Gaal 's initial disappointment proved to be unfounded .
Van Gaal had been complimentary of Wales , requesting the match based specifically on their style of football being an ideal pre-Word Cup warm - up tool for his Dutch side , but his initial disappointment proved to be unfounded .