GOAL-FEST: Cody Gakpo scores an impressive goal while the Bosnian goalkeeper is caught off guard, with Van Dijk and Gravenberch maintaining strong performances throughout the match

The game between the Netherlands and Bosnia & Herzegovina was thrilling, featuring a total of 7 goals, with Joshua Zirkzee getting things started by scoring the opening goal.

Both the Netherlands and Germany are major contenders vying for advancement to the next stage in Group A3. As a result, the Netherlands launched an aggressive attack immediately after the kickoff against Bosnia & Herzegovina. In the 13th minute, forward Joshua Zirkzee put coach Ronald Koeman’s team ahead.

The Dutch lead held until the 27th minute when Demitrovic equalized. Despite this, the first half was favorable for the Dutch, and in injury time, Reijnders restored their advantage.

After the break, the Netherlands intensified their performance. In the 56th minute, Cody Gakpo scored.

 

Although veteran Edin Dzeko managed to pull one back for Bosnia & Herzegovina, the Netherlands responded with two quick goals from Weghorst and Xavi Simons in the 88th and 90+2 minutes, securing a decisive 5-2 victory.

 

Final score: Netherlands 5-2 Bosnia & Herzegovina (H1: 2-1)

Score

Netherlands: Zirkzee 13′, Reijnders 45+2′, Gakpo 56′, Weghorst 88′, Simons 90+2′

Bosnia & Herzegovina: Demirovic 27′, Dzeko 73′

Line-up

Netherlands: Verbruggen, Ake, Van Dijk, Dumfries, De Ligt, Schouten, Reijnders, Gravenberch, Ximons, Gakpo, Zirkzee

Bosnia & Herzegovina: Vasilj, Katic, Mujakic, Gazibegovic, Dedic, Barisic, Gigovic, Huseinbasic, Tahirovic, Demirovic, Dzeko