The Netherlands qualified for the UEFA Euro 2020 this Saturday, their first major tournament since 2014, thanks to their 0-0 draw in Belfast against Northern Ireland.
With this result, The Netherlands maintains a three-point advantage over their British rival in the Group C standings and has secured second place, regardless of the respective results of both teams on Tuesday in the last round of Eurocup qualifying.
Thus, the Netherlands finishes second in Group C, with 16 points, two less than Germany, who thrashed Belarus 4-0.
It was a negative outcome for Northern Ireland, who needed a victory to keep their direct qualification hopes alive.
(Information from EFE)
Netherlands vs. Northern Ireland: confirmed lineups
Northern Ireland: Bailey Peacock-Farrell; Corry Evans, Craig Cathcart, Jonny Evans, Jamal Lewis; Steven Davis, Patrick McNair, George Saville, Stuart Dallas, Gavin Whyte; Josh Magennis
Netherlands: Jasper Cillessen; Joel Veltman, Matthijs de Ligt, Virgil Van Dijk, Daley Blind; Frenkie de Jong, Marten de Roon, Donny van de Beek, Steven Berghuis, Quincy Promes; Ryan Babel
Stadium: Windsor Park in Belfast.
Netherlands vs. Northern Ireland will face each other in matchday 9 of the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers. The match will be played on Saturday, November 16th at 2:45 p.m. (Peruvian time) at Windsor Park in Belfast. The match can be watched on DirecTV Sports and you can also follow all the details on the RPP Noticias website.
The 'Clockwork Orange' comes from a 2-1 victory against Belarus in the previous matchday at the Stadyen Dynama in Minsk. With a double from Georginio Wijnaldum (32' and 41'), The Netherlands won on the road and added three points. The home team's only goal was scored by Stanislaw Drahun (53').
On the other hand, Northern Ireland comes from a 3-2 victory against Czech Republic in an international friendly match played at the Generali Arena in Prague. With a double from Paddy McNair (9' and 40') and a goal from Jonny Evans (23'), the 'Green and White Army' achieved a victory.
The Netherlands is already qualified but will continue to seek points to stay at the top of their group.