Match report

Netherlands 1–1 Poland: A Draw in World Cup Qualification

Netherlands
Netherlands
1–1
FT
Poland
Poland
Sep 4, 2025

In a thrilling World Cup Qualification Europe match, the Netherlands secured a 1–1 draw against Poland. The Netherlands took the lead early on with a goal from Denzel Dumfries, assisted by Memphis Depay. Poland fought back and managed to equalize with a goal from Maksymilian Cash late in the game, ensuring both teams share the points in a high-stakes competition.

Key Facts

  • • Denzel Dumfries scored the opening goal for the Netherlands at the 28th minute, assisted by Memphis Depay.
  • • Maksymilian Cash equalized for Poland at the 80th minute.
  • • Poland made multiple substitutions, including bringing on Kamil Grosicki and Bartosz Kapustka.
  • • The Netherlands also made several changes late in the game, with Wout Weghorst and Donyell Malen coming in.
  • • The match ended in a 1–1 draw, sharing the points in the World Cup Qualification Europe.

Lineups

Netherlands

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
  • 22 D. Dumfries (D)
  • 2 J. P. van Hecke (D)
  • 4 V. van Dijk (D)
  • 16 M. van de Ven (D)
  • 8 R. Gravenberch (M)
  • 21 F. de Jong (M)
  • 7 X. Simons (M)
  • 14 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 11 C. Gakpo (M)
  • 10 M. Depay (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 R. Roefs
  • 23 M. Flekken
  • 3 J. Timber
  • 5 N. Ake
  • 6 S. de Vrij
  • 9 W. Weghorst
  • 12 Q. Timber
  • 15 M. de Ligt
  • 17 N. Lang
  • 18 D. Malen
  • 19 J. Kluivert
  • 20 J. Schouten

Poland

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Skorupski (G)
  • 2 M. Cash (D)
  • 3 P. Wisniewski (D)
  • 5 J. Bednarek (D)
  • 14 J. Kiwior (D)
  • 21 N. Zalewski (D)
  • 20 S. Szymanski (M)
  • 17 B. Slisz (M)
  • 10 P. Zielinski (M)
  • 13 J. Kaminski (M)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 K. Grabara
  • 22 B. Dragowski
  • 4 T. Kedziora
  • 6 J. Piotrowski
  • 7 K. Swiderski
  • 8 B. Kapustka
  • 11 K. Grosicki
  • 15 A. Buksa
  • 16 P. Wszolek
  • 18 J. Ziolkowski
  • 19 P. Frankowski
  • 23 A. Pyrka

Timeline

  1. Netherlands
    28' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Dumfries · Assist: M. Depay
  2. Poland
    64' Poland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Lewandowski · On: K. Swiderski
  3. Poland
    71' Poland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Zielinski · On: B. Kapustka
  4. Poland
    71' Poland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Szymanski · On: K. Grosicki
  5. Poland
    71' Poland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Zalewski · On: P. Wszolek
  6. Netherlands
    78' Netherlands subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Depay · On: W. Weghorst
  7. Netherlands
    79' Netherlands subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Xavi Simons · On: D. Malen
  8. Poland
    80' Poland Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cash
  9. Netherlands
    83' Netherlands subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Frenkie de Jong · On: Q. Timber
  10. Netherlands
    84' Netherlands subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Reijnders · On: J. Kluivert
  11. Poland
    84' Poland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Przemysław Wiśniewski · On: Tomasz Kędziora
  12. Netherlands
    87' Netherlands subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jan Paul van Hecke · On: Stefan de Vrij

Match Stats

Stat Netherlands Poland
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 94% 76%
Offsides 5 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 6
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 714 245
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 5 2
xG 0.72 0.25
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 74% 26%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 670 187
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The opening goal by Denzel Dumfries gave the Netherlands an early lead, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Poland's late equalizer by Maksymilian Cash shifted the momentum, securing a crucial point in the World Cup Qualification Europe.