Cody Gakpo tries a shot from distance. – Picture: KNVB Media
The Dutch nationwide staff drew the second European Championship group match in opposition to France 0-0 on Friday in Leipzig. After the 2-1 win over Poland, Ronald Koeman’s staff struggled for a big a part of the match, however have been unfortunate when Xavi Simons’ aim was canceled on account of offside.
The Dutch staff began the sport understanding that Austria had defeated Poland 3-1. This meant that the Dutch nationwide staff wanted a consequence in opposition to the French to forestall the Austrians from coming alongside within the standings and lots of weight could be connected to the final group match on Tuesday (6 p.m.).
Koeman opted for Jeremie Frimpong in the correct entrance. This brought on Simons to maneuver centrally to midfield. Joey Veerman had to sit down on the reserve bench. It additionally lastly grew to become clear whether or not Kylian Mbappé might play with a damaged nostril. The reply was no. Which was in fact helpful for the Dutch staff.
The beginning eleven of the Dutch staff in opposition to France.
Energetic opening part
However the Dutch staff nonetheless had loads to concern from the French staff that’s overflowing with high quality. Didier Deschamps’ staff had the initiative and compelled the Netherlands again greater than Koeman would have needed prematurely.
Antoine Griezmann particularly was an actual plague for the Dutch protection. The staff was fortunate that the attacker didn’t have his sights set, as a result of within the energetic opening part he had no fewer than three possibilities.
Nevertheless, the primary alternative was for the Dutch staff. Already within the first minute, the quick Frimpong broke by way of on the correct after a great go from Simons. Goalkeeper Mike Maignan tapped his effort simply previous the submit. The Dutch staff additionally created hazard earlier than halftime by way of Cody Gakpo, who crossed in from the left and shot the ball into the far nook. As soon as once more Maignan stood in the way in which.
Antoine Griezmann curls the ball simply huge of the submit.
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The preliminary part of the second half was clearly totally different from the primary half. Each groups have been a bit extra cautious and that didn’t enhance the leisure worth of the match. The constructive factor about this was that the French urge to assault had additionally decreased.
Solely after fifteen minutes did the French report once more. A couple of minutes after Aurélien Tchouameni had headed over, Griezmann out of the blue appeared once more in entrance of the Dutch aim. The as soon as once more wonderful Bart Verbruggen lunged for the ball simply in time.
Disallowed aim
Out of nowhere, the Netherlands appeared to take the lead. Simons hit the goal, however Denzel Dumfries was in an offside place subsequent to the keeper. A bitter capsule, however let’s be trustworthy, a lead for the Dutch staff would have been undeserved.
It was the final motion of Simons who needed to make approach for Georginio Wijnaldum. Koeman additionally introduced Veerman for Frimpong and Wout Weghorst for Memphis Depay.
Xavi Simons is dissatisfied about his disallowed aim.
Ultimate part
The disallowed aim and the substitutions introduced new vitality to the Netherlands. The staff took increasingly initiative and at last pressured France again a bit. It was a disgrace that this didn’t create any alternatives, as a result of this was clearly the part to harm the sturdy opponent.
As the ultimate whistle got here nearer, the Netherlands gave the impression to be content material with a draw. France nonetheless pushed, however didn’t take any pointless dangers within the closing minutes, leaving the 0-0 on the scoreboard. With 4 factors from two video games, each groups are in a great place to succeed in the quarter-finals.
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