Austria has no chance against the Netherlands

The Oranje team won 2-0 (1-0) against Austria in Amsterdam on Thursday evening and, seven years after their last participation in a major tournament, is increasingly becoming one of the favorites. In front of around 16.000 spectators, Memphis Depay scored with a penalty kick (11th minute) and Denzel Dumfries (67th) for the highly superior Elftal, who missed out on a clear victory.

For the disappointing Austrians, it's all about second place and progress on the final matchday of Group C on Monday against Ukraine. European Championship newcomers North Macedonia no longer have a chance of reaching the round of 16 thanks to the Dutch victory. Weak Alaba owes a penalty The Dutch got off to a dream start in the Amsterdam Arena. After a foul by David Alaba on Dumfries, the Israeli referee Orel Grinfeeld correctly decided on a penalty kick based on advice from the video assistant and his own view of the images. Depay didn't miss the chance and scored safely to give the Orange the early lead.

David Alaba (left) fouls Denzel Dumfries – penalty! © APA/afp / KOEN VAN WEEL

Coach Frank de Boer's team now had the game firmly under control. In defense, Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus Turin, who has recovered from a groin injury, provided additional stability. In the forward game, the strong Frenkie de Jong and Georginio Wijnaldum repeatedly set a mark worth seeing. Austria too harmless However, there wasn't much to be seen from the Austrians offensively. After the fuss about Marko Arnautovic's suspension (for his offensive celebration), coach Franco Foda relied on Michael Gregoritsch up front, but he remained pale.

In defense, Foda again relied on a three-man chain with Alaba as the central player. But the Austrian star, who moved from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid, had a weak day. First he caused the penalty against Dumfries, a little later he underestimated a long ball in a duel with Depay, which the Olympique Lyon striker almost took advantage of to make it 2-0.

Dumfries (right) scores to make it 2-0. © APA/afp / KOEN VAN WEEL

Five minutes before the break, Depay should have extended the Dutch lead. However, after a fine pass from Wolfsburg's Wout Weghorst, he failed to hit the empty goal. Because Wijnaldum missed the next great opportunity shortly afterwards, the Dutch only went into the break with a narrow lead.

The Austrians started the second half bolder, but they weren't any more dangerous at first. Instead, Stefan de Vrij's header and de Ligt's follow-up missed a good double chance for the hosts (61'). Foda then brought on Sasa Kalajdzic for the offensive, but the Dutch scored the goal. Depay sent Donyell Malen, who had also just been substituted, down the left side, who served Dumfries - and he scored flat to make it 2-0. Group C, 2nd matchday Netherlands – Austria 2-0 Gates: 1:0 penalty kick Depay (11th), 2:0 Dumfries (67th)

The other games Group C: Ukraine – North Macedonia 2-1 Gates: 1:0 Yarmolenko (29th), 2-0 Yaremchuk (34th), 2-1 Alioski (57th)

Group B: Denmark – Belgium 1:2 Gates: 1:0 Poulsen (2nd), 1:1 Thorgan Hazard (55th), 1:2 De Bruyne (70th)

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Austria has no chance against the Netherlands

Second game, second win – with some inspiring offensive football, the Netherlands stormed into the European Championship round of 16 early.

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