Match report

Netherlands Defeats Hungary 4-0 in UEFA Nations League

Netherlands
Netherlands
4–0
FT
Hungary
Hungary
Nov 16, 2024

In a dominant display, the Netherlands defeated Hungary 4-0 in their UEFA Nations League match. Key goals from Wout Weghorst, Cody Gakpo, Denzel Dumfries, and Teun Koopmeiners ensured a comprehensive victory, with Hungary struggling to mount a credible challenge throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Netherlands secured a 4-0 win against Hungary in the UEFA Nations League.
  • • Wout Weghorst scored the opening penalty goal at the 21st minute.
  • • Cody Gakpo scored a penalty in the 45+12th minute.
  • • Denzel Dumfries found the back of the net in the 64th minute.
  • • Teun Koopmeiners sealed the victory with a goal in the 85th minute.
  • • Hungary received two yellow cards from Willi Orbán and Márton Dárdai.

Lineups

Netherlands

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
  • 22 D. Dumfries (D)
  • 2 J. van Hecke (D)
  • 4 V. van Dijk (D)
  • 3 J. Timber (D)
  • 8 R. Gravenberch (M)
  • 21 F. de Jong (M)
  • 14 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 18 D. Malen (F)
  • 9 W. Weghorst (F)
  • 11 C. Gakpo (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 T. Koopmeiners
  • 5 J. Hato
  • 10 N. Lang
  • 7 M. Wieffer
  • 12 J. Frimpong
  • 16 Q. Timber
  • 6 S. de Vrij
  • 19 B. Brobbey
  • 17 D. Rensch
  • 23 M. Flekken
  • 15 M. de Ligt
  • 13 N. Olij

Hungary

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Dibusz (G)
  • 3 B. Balogh (D)
  • 6 W. Orbán (D)
  • 4 M. Dárdai (D)
  • 7 L. Nego (M)
  • 5 T. Nikitscher (M)
  • 13 A. Schäfer (M)
  • 18 Z. Nagy (M)
  • 20 R. Sallai (F)
  • 19 B. Varga (F)
  • 10 D. Szoboszlai (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 L. Szabó
  • 8 Á. Nagy
  • 11 D. Gera
  • 23 K. Csoboth
  • 14 B. Bolla
  • 9 S. Schön
  • 21 E. Botka
  • 12 P. Demjén
  • 2 K. Szűcs
  • 15 Z. Gruber
  • 22 P. Szappanos
  • 17 M. Kata

Timeline

  1. Hungary
    6' Hungary Card · Yellow Card
    Willi Orbán

    Foul

  2. Netherlands
    20' Netherlands Var · Penalty confirmed
    C. Gakpo
  3. Netherlands
    21' Netherlands Goal · Penalty
    W. Weghorst
  4. Netherlands
    45'+12 Netherlands Goal · Penalty
    C. Gakpo
  5. Hungary
    55' Hungary Card · Yellow Card
    M. Dardai

    Foul

  6. Netherlands
    60' Netherlands Card · Yellow Card
    Jurriën Timber

    Foul

  7. Hungary
    60' Hungary subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Varga · On: L. Szabo
  8. Netherlands
    64' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Dumfries · Assist: D. Malen
  9. Netherlands
    68' Netherlands subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Frenkie de Jong · On: T. Koopmeiners
  10. Netherlands
    68' Netherlands subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jurriën Timber · On: J. Hato
  11. Hungary
    74' Hungary subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Schafer · On: A. Nagy
  12. Hungary
    74' Hungary subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Nego · On: Dániel Gera
  13. Netherlands
    79' Netherlands subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Gakpo · On: N. Lang
  14. Netherlands
    79' Netherlands subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Gravenberch · On: Mats Wieffer
  15. Hungary
    80' Hungary subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Sallai · On: K. Csoboth
  16. Netherlands
    84' Netherlands subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Malen · On: Jeremie Frimpong
  17. Netherlands
    85' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Koopmeiners · Assist: D. Dumfries

Match Stats

Stat Netherlands Hungary
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 93% 77%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 12
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 680 253
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 11 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 7
Possession 72% 28%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 631 195
Shots Inside Box 15 10
Saves 2 7
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early penalty decision in favor of the Netherlands, confirmed by VAR, set the tone for a one-sided match.
  • ▸ Cody Gakpo's second penalty goal in the 45+12th minute extended the lead and demoralized Hungary.
  • ▸ Denzel Dumfries' goal in the 64th minute further cemented the Dutch dominance.