UEFA Nations League 2022 Highlights – Netherlands vs Belgium LIVE – NED 1-0 BEL- Netherlands bettered Belgium with a controlled performance and defeated them 1-0. The Netherlands qualified for the Nations League finals as Virgil van Dijk’s header secured victory over Belgium at the Johan Cruyff Arena. Louis van Gaal’s side needed to avoid defeat by three goals against second-placed Belgium, whom they beat 4-1 in the reverse fixture in June. The Dutch ended their group campaign unbeaten, six points clear of Belgium: Follow FIFA World Cup 2022 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
UEFA Nations League Highlights: Netherlands OVERPOWERS Belgium 1-0, Virgil van Dijk goal takes Dutch side to Nations League FINALS : Watch Highlights
Netherlands qualified for next season’s UEFA Nations League with their spirited performance. Virgil van Dijk’s header in the second was enough for the Dutch team to continue their winning streak to the FIFA 2022 World Cup. Ever since his appointment, Louis Van Gaal has led his side to an 11-match undefeated streak.
Both the teams started the game on a positive note, each looking for opportunities to outwit the other. Belgium despite dominating possession in the opening half, failed to convert their chances and thereby take an early lead. Netherlands on the other hand were cautious about their approach and waited for their opportunities. Both teams headed into the break after sub-par finishing in the final third.
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UEFA Nations League 2022 Highlights: NED 1-0 BEL, Netherlands OVERPOWERS Belgium, Virgil van Dijk’s thundering Header SINKS Belgium – Check Highlights
The start of the second half saw both sides making double changes to inject some fresh legs into the pitch. The Dutch side upped their tempo, inching closer to finding the opener. The deadlock was finally broken in the 73rd minute with the Dutch skipper rising from his spot to give his side a well-deserved lead.
From a dangerously whipped corner, Virgil van Dijk on his 49th country cap slipped his marker Kevin de Bruyne to head a thundering header to erupt the fans at the Johan Cryuff Arena. Belgium strived hard to find the equalizer however, the resilient Dutch side kept all the Belgian threats at bay.
UEFA Nations League 2022 Highlights: NED 1-0 BEL, Netherlands OVERPOWERS Belgium, Virgil van Dijk’s thundering Header SINKS Belgium – Check Highlights
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