Goals from Gakpo and Weghorst gave the Netherlands the victory in a fairly even match that Aké unclogged with two assists
The selection of Netherlands achieved a narrow victory (1-2) against Poland in his debut in the Euro Cup. Nathan Ake was decisive in assisting in the goals of Cody Gakpo and Wout Weghorstwhich allowed Adam Buksa’s initial goal for Poland to come back.
The Dutch team, under the direction of Ronald Koemanarrived at Volksparkstadion of Hamburg with the absence of Frenkie de Jong. Poland, for its part, faced the challenge without their star striker Robert Lewandowski due to injury. Instead, the technician Michal Probierz surprised by lining up Adam Buksathat opened the scoreboard with a header after a corner taken by Piotr Zielinski.
During the first half, Netherlands dominated the gamewith Joey Veerman playing a good role in the midfield replacing Frenkie de Jong. Memphis Depay and Cody Gakpo were constant threats for the Polish defense. Gakpoin particular, came close to scoring on several occasions before finally achieve a tie with a shot that was diverted by Bartosz Salamonmaking it difficult for the goalkeeper to intervene Wojciech Szczesny.
Poland dominated the match at times and threatened the Dutch goal
Despite the tie, Poland kept its composure and at certain moments he managed dominate the match. A powerful Kiwior shot and an attempt to Zielinski They forced the Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to make crucial stops. The first half ended with a opportunity for Memphis Depaywhich grazed the Polish goal post.
In the second half, Netherlands came out strongerbut Poland made strategic changes that allowed them to balance the game. Michal Probierz introduced to Bartosz Slisz, Karol Swiderski and Jakub Moderwho They revitalized the Polish team. Zielinski had another clear occasionbut Verbruggen saved his team again.
Weghorst gave victory to the Netherlands
Ronald Koeman responded by introducing Donyell Malen and Georginio Wijnaldum, looking for a change of pace. Finally, the Netherlands increased the pressure in the final stretch of the match. Van Dijk and Dumfries were close to scoring, but it was Wout Weghorst who, after an assist from Aké, scored the winning goal seven minutes from time.
Weghorst’s goal brought relief to the Dutch team, although Poland had one last chance to tie with an attempt from Swiderski that Verbruggen managed to divert.
