The Netherlands secured their place in the quarter-finals of the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League with a convincing 4-0 victory over Hungary in Group A3.
Both teams entered the match tied on five points, with the winner set to join Germany in advancing from the group.
The game at the Johan Cruyff Arena was briefly interrupted in the seventh minute due to a medical emergency on Hungary’s bench.
Assistant coach Adam Szalai received treatment for a health issue before being taken to a hospital in Amsterdam.
Thankfully, Szalai’s condition was later reported as stable and he was conscious.
Once play resumed, the Netherlands took control.
A handball by Hungary’s Tamas Nikitscher inside the box led to a penalty, which Wout Weghorst converted to give the Dutch the lead.
Despite good saves from Hungary goalkeeper Denes Dibusz, including efforts from Tijjani Reijnders and Donyell Malen, the Netherlands extended their advantage in the 11th minute of stoppage time.
Cody Gakpo calmly dispatched a second penalty after Zsolt Nagy fouled Malen in the box.
The second half saw Denzel Dumfries make it 3-0 with a well-taken volley, and Teun Koopmeiners added a fourth in the 86th minute, marking his first international goal since 2022.
The 4-0 win ensured the Netherlands’ progression to the quarter-finals.
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