Match report

Netherlands Defeats Romania 3-0 in Euro Championship

Romania
Romania
0–3
FT
Netherlands
Netherlands
Jul 2, 2024

Netherlands showcased their dominance as they defeated Romania 3-0 in the Euro Championship. The Netherlands, led by a stellar performance from Cody Gakpo and Donyell Malen, secured their victory with goals at crucial moments. Romania struggled to find their footing throughout the match, leading to a convincing win for the Netherlands.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Romania 0–3 Netherlands
  • • First goal by Cody Gakpo (20')
  • • Second goal by Donyell Malen (83')
  • • Third goal by Donyell Malen (90'+3)
  • • Yellow cards for Marius Marin (67'), Dennis Dumfries (78'), and Nicolae Stanciu (81')

Lineups

Romania

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Niță (G)
  • 2 A. Rațiu (D)
  • 3 R. Drăgușin (D)
  • 15 A. Burcă (D)
  • 22 V. Mogoș (D)
  • 6 M. Marin (M)
  • 20 D. Man (M)
  • 18 R. Marin (M)
  • 21 N. Stanciu (M)
  • 10 I. Hagi (M)
  • 19 D. Drăguș (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 B. Racovițan
  • 8 A. Cicâldău
  • 13 V. Mihăilă
  • 7 D. Alibec
  • 14 D. Olaru
  • 12 H. Moldovan
  • 9 G. Pușcaș
  • 25 D. Bîrligea
  • 26 A. Șut
  • 23 D. Sorescu
  • 4 A. Rus
  • 5 I. Nedelcearu
  • 16 Ș. Târnovanu

Netherlands

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
  • 22 D. Dumfries (D)
  • 6 S. de Vrij (D)
  • 4 V. van Dijk (D)
  • 5 N. Aké (D)
  • 24 J. Schouten (M)
  • 14 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 25 S. Bergwijn (M)
  • 7 X. Simons (M)
  • 11 C. Gakpo (M)
  • 10 M. Depay (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 D. Malen
  • 16 J. Veerman
  • 15 M. van de Ven
  • 9 W. Weghorst
  • 17 D. Blind
  • 26 R. Gravenberch
  • 21 J. Zirkzee
  • 3 M. de Ligt
  • 12 J. Frimpong
  • 2 L. Geertruida
  • 13 J. Bijlow
  • 19 B. Brobbey
  • 8 G. Wijnaldum
  • 23 M. Flekken
  • 20 I. Maatsen

Timeline

  1. Netherlands
    20' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Gakpo · Assist: Xavi Simons
  2. Romania
    38' Romania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Mogoș · On: B. Racovițan
  3. Netherlands
    46' Netherlands subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Bergwijn · On: D. Malen
  4. Netherlands
    64' Netherlands Var · Goal cancelled
    C. Gakpo
  5. Romania
    67' Romania Card · Yellow Card
    Marius Marin

    Foul

  6. Netherlands
    69' Netherlands subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Schouten · On: Joey Veerman
  7. Netherlands
    69' Netherlands subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Aké · On: Micky van de Ven
  8. Romania
    72' Romania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marius Marin · On: A. Cicâldău
  9. Romania
    72' Romania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Drăguș · On: V. Mihăilă
  10. Romania
    72' Romania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Hagi · On: D. Alibec
  11. Netherlands
    78' Netherlands Card · Yellow Card
    D. Dumfries

    Time wasting

  12. Romania
    81' Romania Card · Yellow Card
    N. Stanciu

    Argument

  13. Netherlands
    83' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Malen · Assist: C. Gakpo
  14. Netherlands
    84' Netherlands subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Gakpo · On: W. Weghorst
  15. Romania
    88' Romania subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Stanciu · On: D. Olaru
  16. Netherlands
    90'+2 Netherlands subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Depay · On: D. Blind
  17. Netherlands
    90'+3 Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Malen · Assist: Xavi Simons
  18. Netherlands
    90'+4 Netherlands Card · Yellow Card
    D. Malen

Match Stats

Stat Romania Netherlands
Fouls 8 9
Pass Accuracy 75% 88%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 23
Corners 4 13
Total Passes 271 500
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 1 6
xG 0.28 2.93
Shots off Target 3 11
Possession 35% 65%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 203 438
Shots Inside Box 2 17
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cody Gakpo's early goal in the 20th minute set the tone for the Netherlands, providing a crucial early lead.
  • ▸ Donyell Malen's second goal in the 83rd minute, assisted by Cody Gakpo, solidified the Netherlands' advantage.
  • ▸ The final goal by Donyell Malen in the 90th minute of extra time sealed the victory for the Netherlands, leaving Romania without a response.