Ronald Koeman’s first game in charge of Netherlands ended in a poor defeat. Jesse Lingard fired England to a 1-0 victory in Amsterdam.
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Koeman decided to start with a 3-4-3 formation against England with Hans Hateboer handed his debut, while Bas Dost started up front, flanked by Memphis Depay and Quincy Promes.
From the start, England, who had a man extra in midfield, dominated possession and troubled the Netherlands defence with their pace. The final ball for the visitors was lacking in the first half, but Jeroen Zoet had to make saves from Oxlade-Chamberlain and Raheem Sterling.
At the other end, Bas Dost looked an isolated figure during the first half but he did get a chance from a corner which he could only head over the bar. Just before the break, a sloppy loss of possession gave Memphis a chance but his low shot was easy for Jordan Pickford.
Koeman changed his formation at the break with Promes and Memphis playing more centrally and early in the second half Netherlands had the ball in the net. Memphis crossed for Stefan de Vrij to net, however, the ball was deemed to be out of play and the goal was chalked off.
After that, England dominated and after Marcus Rashford was unlucky to not be given a penalty, Lingard fired the visitors ahead. Kevin Strootman’s attempted back pass clearance fell to Lingard on the edge of the box and he struck the ball past Zoet.
After the goal, Netherlands finally showed some attacking intent, but it didn’t result in clear chances. Davy Propper and Ryan Babel were introduced as Netherlands began to get a foothold on the game. Promes and Memphis both tested Pickford, but at the other end, Zoet had to make a good save to deny Trippier.
Wout Weghorst was introduced along with Donny van de Beek in the last minute, but the second Oranje debutante couldn’t help find an equaliser.
Netherlands lose to England for the first time since 1996 and begin Koeman’s era with a disappointing loss. On Monday they face Portugal.
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Realmente el debut de Koeman a pesar de la derrota no estuvo tan mal, logico no tiene equipo lo que tiene Holanda es una banda de amigos que tratan de hacer algo pero yo confio en su trabajo y vendra un fuerte equipo para el proximo mundial y sera fuerte candidato, recuerden este nombre REDAN
I was sure that under koeman the things will be beather but after the gama against england i see will be the same..im am not optimistic any more…we have no top players and nobady afrait us enymore they come to amsterdam and easy beat us and thake poits of us..a im realy afraid of leagune of nations..what will france or germany do to us??? 0-3 or 0-4..???as oranje fan this hurt me a lot for 4 years no happines and no glory…were are the times of de boars davids bergkamp kluivert overmars…this was glory times and happy summers when was turnaments…now we can just watch how dutch team go down game after game..shame..anw will not be beather soon..no euro 2020 i think..