After a combination of results, Holanda only forwarded the spot in the next stage of the tournament, but remained in a great phase in the season
On the afternoon of this Thursday, the 22nd, the Netherlands stepped onto the pitch for the fifth round of the Nations League group stage and visited the Poland, who only fulfilled the table after being eliminated in the competition. In this way, A Clockwork Orange maintained its great phase, won 2-0 and was even closer to the classification.
And the anticipated vacancy just didn’t happen after the triumph because of the result obtained by Belgiumwho defeated Wales and remained firm in the fight for space in the next phase. Now, the teams will face each other in the last and decisive round of the Nations League, which takes place this Sunday, 25, at 15:45 (time of Brasilia).
🇳🇱 Steven Bergwijn doubles Netherlands’ lead 🤩#NationsLeaguepic.twitter.com/KonYoKfcjo
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THE GAME!
Even playing away from home, Poland took the initiative and almost opened the scoring. At nine minutes, Zielinski finished and saw the goalkeeper make a good save. Undaunted by the fright, the Dutch gave the answer and went to the nets. at 13, Gakpo received pass from Dumfries and kicked on the whim to put it at the bottom of the nets. 1 to 0.
After staying ahead of the scoreboard, the Netherlands controlled the main plays and continued to create scoring chances. In the 24th minute, Gakpo tried to leave his second in the game, but was unsuccessful in creating a good play. At 37, pasveer needed to save the visiting team after the attempt to Zalewski. Break!
In the second half, the Dutch started with a slower pace and were almost punished for it. At seven minutes, milik had the chance of equalizing, but did not finish in goal. Soon after, Szymanski also sought equality and was only at will. Even after the chances created by the rival, Holland reacted and extended the marker.
At 14 minutes, Bergwijn made a good table with Janssen and sent it straight to the bottom of the nets. 2 – 0. Undisturbed after scoring the second goal, the Netherlands just kept control of the game to add three more points and start preparing for the decisive round of the Nations League. 2 to 0. End of conversation in the stadium of Warsaw!
Source: sportbuzz
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