Nathan Ake double gives Netherlands Euro 2024 qualifying win over Gibraltar, Sweden hit five without Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Netherlands got their first win of Euro 2024 qualifying as they beat 10-man Gibraltar 3-0. Having lost 4-0 to France in the opening game of Ronald Koeman’s second spell as head coach, the Dutch responded with a routine victory at home. Ad Memphis Depay headed in the first goal in the 23rd minute as the Dutch pinned Gibraltar back in their own box.

MLSMLS commissioner Garber suggests 'Beckham-like' deal for league to land Messi04/03/2023 AT 09:28 Netherlands continued to do all the attacking and added a second through Manchester City defender Nathan Ake. Ake then made it 3-0 in the 82nd minute after Gibraltar's Liam Walker had been sent off for a tackle in midfield on Mats Wieffer. Francebeat Republic of Ireland 1-0 in the other game in Group B to make it two wins from two matches.

Sweden thumped Azerbaijan 5-0 to get their first victory in Group F. Missing Zlatan Ibrahimovic due to injury, Sweden had four different scorers plus an own goal in a resounding result. Emil Forsberg scored the opener in the 38th minute before Bahlul Mustafazada diverted into his own net.

Coventry’s Viktor Gyokeres added the third, Jesper Karlsson scored a brilliant free-kick and Manchester United’s Anthony Elanga grabbed the fifth. Pavard stunner seals France win over Ireland Euro 2024 qualifying tables Euro 2024 qualifying fixtures and results Austria are top of the group after coming from behind to beat Estonia. Michael Gregoritsch missed an early penalty for Austria but made amends by scoring an 88th-minute winner.