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Former Premier League manager forced to watch from afar as tiny island nation qualify for World Cup

Related Topics: Dick Advocaat, Premier League

There have been so many fairytale stories surrounding countries qualifying for the World Cup but have there been any better than Curacao's?

The Caribbean island will be the smallest nation to ever play in a World Cup next year after earning a goalless draw at Jamaica on Tuesday night to qualify for the finals in the Canada, Mexico and the United States of America.

The full-time whistle sparked jubilant scenes from the men in blue at Independence Park in Jamaica.

However, there was one noticeable absence.

The figure in question? Curacao manager Dick Advocaat.

The Dutchman wasn't able to be attend after his wife was taken ill in their homeland.