Job done for Netherlands. They absorbed any pressure the Belgians could exert, then gradually grew into the game as it progressed. As a result, they top the group and remain unbeaten since Van Gaal’s return, while Pasveer has now kept two clean sheets in a row. Winning by at least three goals was always going to be a huge ask of Thierry Henry’s side, and, in truth, they never came close.
The Dutch have done it! They have booked their place at the Nations League Finals thanks to Van Dijk’s powerful header. It was a largely evenly-matched contest, with the hosts just about edging the second half. The Red Devils were denied by the woodwork and a fine Pasveer save, but never looked like they were going to conjure up the three goals they needed to overtake their rivals at the top of the section.
In 73 minutes of match The hosts have the breakthrough and have surely now clinched their Finals spot! Gakpo’s inswinging corner from the left picks out Van Dijk, who has shaken off the attentions of his marker. He powers an unstoppable downward header into the bottom left, with Courtois helpless.
Netherlands goalkeeper Remko Pasveer said,“We’re happy to win here of course, playing at home. We scored a really good goal. In defence we had some issues but I think we can solve that for the coming games.”
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk said ,“Job done. It was tough today. Keeping another clean sheet was very important. There was a slight chance that they could turn it around but we felt confident that we could definitely make sure they didn’t score three goals.”
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