Simons pulls strings as Netherlands crush Bosnia
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands: The Netherlands, sparkling in attack but leaky in defence, dominated Bosnia-Herzegovina 5-2 in Eindhoven in the top tier of the Nations League in Eindhoven on Saturday.
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands: The Netherlands, sparkling in attack but leaky in defence, dominated Bosnia-Herzegovina 5-2 in Eindhoven in the top tier of the Nations League in Eindhoven on Saturday.
KUALA LUMPUR: It wasn’t as bad as the 10-1 thrashing by Germany several days ago. The national men’s hockey team put up a better fight this time, letting in fewer goals but still lost 5-0 to the Netherlands in a friendly match in Arnhem today.
DORTMUND: The Netherlands’ planned pre-match press conference ahead of Wednesday’s Euro 2024 semi-final against England was cancelled on Tuesday after the Dutch had their travel plans disrupted.
BLANKENHAIN: Harry Kane’s England teammates have rallied behind him after a string of uninspiring performances at Euro 2024, with Luke Shaw and Trent Alexander-Arnold praising their captain’s leadership and the threat his presence poses for opponents.
BERLIN: Marcel Sabitzer lashed home to earn Austria a thrilling 3-2 win against the Netherlands on Tuesday and send his team through top of Euro 2024 Group D, ahead of tournament favourites France and the third-place Dutch.
BERLIN: Austria captain Marko Arnautovic said on Monday his third European Championship has been “amazing” after disappointing previous experiences in the tournament, as his team eye a last-16 place.
DORTMUND, Germany: France appear almost certain to reach the last 16 at Euro 2024 but they are hoping to have Kylian Mbappe back, and rediscover their goal-scoring touch, when they face Poland in their final group game on Tuesday.
HAMBURG: Cody Gakpo said the Netherlands needed to give Wout Weghorst “a hug” after the substitute’s late winner secured an opening 2-1 victory at Euro 2024 over Poland on Sunday.
MUNICH: Euro 2024 kicks off tomorrow in Germany as the continent’s footballing heavyweights prepare to fight it out over the next month with the aim of taking the crown away from reigning champions Italy.