The Netherlands have defeated Belgium 1-0 to win their Nations League group. Roberto Martinez’s side needed to win by three goals to earn a place in the semi-final at the expense of their opponents but they created few chances and the Netherlands looked comfortable throughout.
Ad The game was played at a friendly-like pace in the opening 45 minutes but after the break things did improve as Belgium upped their intensity.
UEFA Nations League'It is a little bit boring' — De Bruyne on excess Wales games22/09/2022 AT 18:09 Kevin De Bruyne pulled the strings in midfield creating the best chance for Amadou Onana but it was tipped wide excellently by Remko Pasveer.
However, the Netherlands broke the deadlock when Virgil van Dijk headed in from a corner late on in the game to seal three points.