Netherlands 1 0 Belgium Oranje Player Ratings as captain van Dijk s header secures a crucial win UEFA Nations League 2022 23
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#NationsLeague #NEDBEL62494??? ???? vs Belgium! #NationsLeague #NEDBEL https://t.co/RdFcNg2Zd6 The Netherlands began the game by distributing the ball well. Their wide men played a key role in their build-up, offering outlets at key moments by offering width to ease pressure. Denzel Dumfries and Daley Blind made strong starts to the game, showing involvement on both ends of the pitch. However, the hosts faced a setback when Steven Berghuis pulled up injured. Cody Gakpo was brought on in his place and had a decent game. The Netherlands created several chances, but failed to register a shot on target in the first half despite making five attempts. They shared the ball equally with the visitors as both sides kept possession for 50% of the time. Veteran Remko Pasveer did extremely well in the Netherlands' goal to keep the visitors at bay. Despite being 38 years old, Pasveer played with great passion. His three saves were enough for the hosts to go into the break at 0-0. OnsOranje@OnsOranje??. This fight continues in 15 min!
#NationsLeague #NEDBEL13619??. This fight continues in 15 min! #NationsLeague #NEDBEL https://t.co/GsMiaYFHq8 Van Gaal made a pair of changes as Tyrell Malacia and Kenneth Taylor were introduced to the proceedings for the second half. The early alterations seemed to have paid off for the Netherlands as they had the better half statistically. They attempted eight shots, of which five were on target. They created three big chances, despite conceding 59% possession. Steven Bergwijn had a relatively quiet night in front of goal as he failed to convert despite getting multiple chances. The hosts' best chance came after 73 minutes, when Cody Gakpo played in a cross into the box. Virgil Van Dijk met it witha towering header to put his nation ahead. The Netherlands did well to tighten up at the back and play a narrow and high line to prevent being broken down. Despite two late yellow cards, they held on to secure a 1-0 win. The victory sees them end the group stage as leaders of the group. That said, let's take a look at how their players performed.
Netherlands 1-0 Belgium Oranje Player Ratings as captain van Dijk s header secures a crucial win UEFA Nations League 2022-23
By Arnav Kholkar Modified 26 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Netherlands v Belgium: UEFA Nations League - League Path Group 4 The Netherlands secured a narrow 1-0 win over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday, September 25. The hosts entered this contest on the back of a comfortable 2-0 victory over Poland in their last game. The win kept them at the top of League A Group 4 with 13 points. The Netherlands won four and drew one game and were the only unbeaten side in their group prior to kick-off. Head coach Louis van Gaal fielded a lineup mixed with youth and experience. OnsOranje@OnsOranje??? ???? vs Belgium!#NationsLeague #NEDBEL62494??? ???? vs Belgium! #NationsLeague #NEDBEL https://t.co/RdFcNg2Zd6 The Netherlands began the game by distributing the ball well. Their wide men played a key role in their build-up, offering outlets at key moments by offering width to ease pressure. Denzel Dumfries and Daley Blind made strong starts to the game, showing involvement on both ends of the pitch. However, the hosts faced a setback when Steven Berghuis pulled up injured. Cody Gakpo was brought on in his place and had a decent game. The Netherlands created several chances, but failed to register a shot on target in the first half despite making five attempts. They shared the ball equally with the visitors as both sides kept possession for 50% of the time. Veteran Remko Pasveer did extremely well in the Netherlands' goal to keep the visitors at bay. Despite being 38 years old, Pasveer played with great passion. His three saves were enough for the hosts to go into the break at 0-0. OnsOranje@OnsOranje??. This fight continues in 15 min!
#NationsLeague #NEDBEL13619??. This fight continues in 15 min! #NationsLeague #NEDBEL https://t.co/GsMiaYFHq8 Van Gaal made a pair of changes as Tyrell Malacia and Kenneth Taylor were introduced to the proceedings for the second half. The early alterations seemed to have paid off for the Netherlands as they had the better half statistically. They attempted eight shots, of which five were on target. They created three big chances, despite conceding 59% possession. Steven Bergwijn had a relatively quiet night in front of goal as he failed to convert despite getting multiple chances. The hosts' best chance came after 73 minutes, when Cody Gakpo played in a cross into the box. Virgil Van Dijk met it witha towering header to put his nation ahead. The Netherlands did well to tighten up at the back and play a narrow and high line to prevent being broken down. Despite two late yellow cards, they held on to secure a 1-0 win. The victory sees them end the group stage as leaders of the group. That said, let's take a look at how their players performed.