The 2023 Nations League finals kick off tonight with Rotterdam internet hosting a conflict between two of Europe’s strongest sides and it'll additional time.
A dramatic 90 minutes noticed Donyell Malen hearth the Dutch forward, maybe in opposition to the run of play. However, Croatia fought again within the second half with objectives from Andrej Kramaric, by way of the penalty spot after Cody Gakpo fouled Luka Modric, after which a late Mario Pasalic strike for 2-1. Yet, Noa Lang struck within the 96th minute.
Memphis Depay and Matthijs de Ligt are the massive absentees for the Netherlands whereas Josko Gvardiol misses out for the guests, with a few surprises in the team news. Either Spain or Italy await in Sunday’s closing within the third version of the UEFA Nations League. And you may observe the Netherlands vs Croatia LIVE by way of Standard Sport’s matchday weblog!
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Extra time begins!
Petkovic replaces Sutalo for Croatia, after Kramaric departed late in regular time to bolster the backline.
Who’s your cash on?
We’re going to wish additional time!
And perhaps penalties...
LANG!
A correct goalmouth scramble lands on the ft of the substitute winger and he buries his second worldwide objective to ship De Kuip into raptures!
The goalkeeper’s up!
Bijlow appears to rise highest at a deep nook however Croatia survive and Sutalo’s cramp means the restart is delayed for a Dutch throw-in.
Flag up as Croatia counter and Vlasic has a one-on-one saved by Bijlow. VAR would possibly have seen it otherwise.
A reserving for Livakovic for time losing earlier than the Netherlands are again on the entrance foot.
Their nook is nicely cleared earlier than Modric fervently chases De Jong away from the field! Try telling him he’s 37 years previous...
Eventually a Lang cross is flicked on by Ake and Livakovic grabs it!
CHANCE!
Gakpo once more has a half likelihood to make the distinction but fails to take benefit, sloppily capturing nicely vast from a dropping ball within the field.
SIX minutes added on...
Erlic comes on the shore up Croatia’s defence.
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