Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Netherlands (1st, 16 pts) held a 15-point advantage over Wales (4th, 1 pts). The last five rounds placed Wales no better than 46th for form, against 4th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 2.33/1 for Netherlands and 1/1.83 for Wales (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.31.
8 matches unbeaten backed Netherlands's arrival, having scored in 8 consecutive games.
The venue was Stadion Feijenoord, with room for 51,177 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Netherlands led 2-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 3-2.
Goal scorers
Netherlands: Noa Lang (17'), C. Gakpo (23'), Memphis Depay (90') · Wales: B. Johnson (26'), Gareth Bale (90')
Key stats
Possession: Netherlands 60% · Wales 40% · Total shots: 22-9 · On target: 7-4 · Corners: 6-2