The Dutch side struggled to maintain their lead, but ultimately held on for the three points. Xavi, in his fourth match as national team coach, made a quartet of substitutions in an attempt to turn the game around, which had some success. Voetbalzone has evaluated the starting players and substitutes who played at least 30 minutes, assigning a report score.
Joshua Zirkzee, who came on in the first half to replace Mexx Meerdink, scored the winning goal. The 20-year-old striker has shown promise in previous matches under Xavi's leadership. Gjivai Zechiël also made a lively impression, and his ability to control the ball with his feet could be a valuable asset against teams like Serbia. Jorrel Hato also caught the eye with several positive performances.
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