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Netherlands

Ronald Koeman may make a couple of changes to his starting XI for Tuesday's game against Malta.
Stefan de Vrij replaced Jan Paul van Hecke at the break against Finland, and the Inter man could start alongside Virgil van Dijk.
Micky van de Ven and Xavi Simons are among those who could rotate into the side.
Malta

Kurt Shaw and Gabriel Mentz both return from a ban, and the former is expected to start at the back.
Malta may revert to a three-man backline for Tuesday's trip to the Netherlands.
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90+4'

The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.
90+3'

Here comes the VAR verdict: Referee Ricardo De Burgos signals that there was no offside and the goal stands! The Netherlands players celebrate.
90+2'

Hold on! There’s a VAR review to see whether there was an offside in the build up to the goal. The referee is checking now. The Netherlands players aren’t happy.
90+2'

Goal! Micky van de Ven (Netherlands) was in the right place at the right time to get to the rebound inside the box and gleefully rifles the ball low inside the right post. It's 8:0.
90+2'

Xavi Simons (Netherlands) controls a cross inside the box and sends a low drive towards the left post, but one of the defenders reacts superbly to block his effort.
90+2'

Xavi Simons (Netherlands) runs onto the ball and hits a thunderbolt of a shot at goal from the edge of the box, but sends it narrowly wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Malta will have a goal kick.
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We will have 3 min. of added time.
90'

Noa Lang (Netherlands) unleashes a shot, but his effort is poor and floats high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Malta will have a goal kick.
81'

A substitution has been made. Ryan Camenzuli is replaced by Jake Azzopardi (Malta).
81'

Emilio De Leo has decided to make a change. Myles Beerman (Malta) replaces Alexander Satariano.
80'

Donyell Malen (Netherlands) dribbled past his opponents before finding himself in a great position to strike. His attempt from just outside of the box went towards the middle of the goal, but it wasn't dangerous and Henry Bonello made a comfortable save.
79'

Substitution. Lutsharel Geertruida (Netherlands) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Denzel Dumfries walks off.
78'

Goal! Donyell Malen passes the ball to the feet of Noa Lang (Netherlands), who has an empty net in front of him and has no problems in tapping the ball in. 7:0.
74'

Goal! Micky van de Ven displays great vision and sends a pass to Donyell Malen (Netherlands), who shows brilliant composure inside the box to bury the ball from close range in the back of the net. The score is 5:0.
72'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Memphis Depay departs the field of play to be replaced by Donyell Malen (Netherlands).
71'

Some great controlled play and passing from Netherlands. They are increasing their possession of the ball and trying to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
64'

Ricardo De Burgos shows a yellow card to Noa Lang (Netherlands) for his blatant foul.
62'

Ronald Koeman has decided to substitute Justin Kluivert and he is replaced by Wout Weghorst (Netherlands).
61'

Goal - 4:0! Memphis Depay tees up Xavi Simons (Netherlands) inside the box and he rolls the ball into the bottom left corner and past Henry Bonello.
60'

Substitution. Teddy Teuma makes way for Jodi Jones (Malta).
58'

Malta have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
56'

Matthew Guillaumier (Malta) receives a yellow card from the referee for a foul that he committed a little earlier.
56'

Mats Wieffer (Netherlands) misses the left post by a whisker with a close-range rebound. What a chance that was!
55'

Memphis Depay (Netherlands) goes over to take a corner kick after one of the defenders makes a good clearance.
53'

Micky van de Ven (Netherlands) takes a rebound on the edge of the box and slams the ball well wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Malta will have a goal kick.
53'

The linesman signals that Paul Mbong (Malta) is offside and the referee confirms the decision.
52'

Netherlands are showing great team chemistry. They are passing the ball around seamlessly.
50'

Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands) clearly handles the ball, but he is surprised when the referee blows his whistle.
50'

PENALTY APPEAL after Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands) goes down under a challenge from the defender. All players chase the referee but he's not interested in the penalty claim. Play continues.
48'

Xavi Simons (Netherlands) has a great chance! He climbs highest deep in the penalty box and strikes a powerful header towards the net. Next time he should aim better as his effort ends wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Malta will have a goal kick.
46'

Here is a change. Juan Carlos Corbalan is going off and Emilio De Leo gives the last tactical orders to Basil Tuma (Malta).
46'

That will be all from Adam Overend who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Kurt Shaw (Malta).
46'

Ronald Koeman decides to make a substitution. Cody Gakpo will be replaced by Noa Lang (Netherlands).
46'

We are about to witness a substitution. Mats Wieffer (Netherlands) is replacing Ryan Gravenberch.
46'

The game restarts for the second half.
45+4'

The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45+4'

Memphis Depay (Netherlands) sends a wonderful cross from the corner kick. However, the defence works perfectly to clear the ball and avert the threat.
45+3'

Memphis Depay (Netherlands) is flagged for offside.
45+2'

The ball is whipped in from the corner by Xavi Simons (Netherlands), but one of the defenders gets it clear.
45+1'

Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands) gets into a good scoring position. He creates some space for himself and tries his luck from distance. His decent effort towards the bottom right corner is, however, superbly saved by Henry Bonello! Netherlands have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
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3 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
43'

Stefan de Vrij (Netherlands) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Ricardo De Burgos has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.
41'

The linesman raises his flag for offside before Paul Mbong (Malta) heads on.
40'

Joseph Mbong (Malta) works the corner short instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
39'

The ball is cleared after Paul Mbong (Malta) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Malta.
38'

Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands) latches onto a brilliant cross and fires the ball towards goal, but his shot goes high over the crossbar. The ball goes out of play and Malta will have a goal kick.
37'

Stefan de Vrij (Netherlands) finds enough space to climb high and plants a header well wide of the left post. What a poor effort. The ball goes out of play and Malta will have a goal kick.
37'

Memphis Depay (Netherlands) goes over to take the corner kick and it looks like he will send the ball into the penalty box.
36'

Xavi Simons (Netherlands) attempts to set up his teammate with a scoring opportunity by chipping in a fine pass from the edge of the box, but one of the defenders intercepts his effort. Netherlands have been awarded a corner kick.
34'

Teddy Teuma (Malta) takes his opponent down and receives a yellow card from the referee.
34'

Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands) sends a beautiful cross into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence manages to clear the ball to safety.
33'

The resulting corner from Memphis Depay (Netherlands) is cleared.
33'

Cody Gakpo (Netherlands) goes for goal and shoots towards the left side of the goal, but his effort is well blocked. Netherlands will take a corner kick.
30'

A crossfield pass from Cody Gakpo (Netherlands) fails to find any of his teammates. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Malta.
30'

The referee blows his whistle after Teddy Teuma (Malta) does a good impression of a basketball player and handles the ball.
29'

Joseph Mbong (Malta) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Ricardo De Burgos signals.
27'

A short pass finds Frenkie de Jong (Netherlands). He spots the keeper off his line and shoots from mid-range, but the ball sails high over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Malta.
25'

The linesman raises his flag. Memphis Depay (Netherlands) is adjudged offside.
24'

Justin Kluivert (Netherlands) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Henry Bonello intercepts the ball.
20'

Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands) breaks through before collecting a brilliant pass and producing a precise strike to beat the goalkeeper. The ball went into the bottom left corner.
20'

Ryan Camenzuli (Malta) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted.
18'

Alexander Satariano (Malta) had an opportunity from long range. His low shot was directed towards the middle of the goal, but Mark Flekken was alert and made a comfortable save.
16'

Memphis Depay (Netherlands) scores as he latches on to a pass inside the penalty box and fires a perfect strike into the roof of the net and behind the goalkeeper.
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Memphis Depay (Netherlands) fires a shot high over the bar from inside the box after latching onto a short pass. The ball goes out of play and Malta will have a goal kick.
15'

Cody Gakpo (Netherlands) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety.
14'

Cody Gakpo (Netherlands) strikes the ball towards goal, but it fails to reach the target after being well blocked by one of the defenders.
12'

Flag goes up against Xavi Simons (Netherlands) and the referee blows his whistle for offside.
9'

Goal! Memphis Depay (Netherlands) wins the battle of wills and sends an unstoppable penalty past Henry Bonello into the bottom right corner.
9'

Referee Ricardo De Burgos is happy with his original decision after the VAR review. It’s a PENALTY to Netherlands!
7'

Hang on! It might not be a penalty for Netherlands as the ref now wants to review using VAR. This hopefully won't take too long.
6'

Memphis Depay (Netherlands) is going to take the penalty!
6'

Ricardo De Burgos blows his whistle and signals a foul after Juan Carlos Corbalan (Malta) brought his opponent down. Netherlands are awarded a penalty! What an opportunity to score.
5'

Xavi Simons whips the ball in and it arrives at the feet of Justin Kluivert (Netherlands), whose wild shot goes way over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Malta.
3'

The resulting set piece from Netherlands is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
3'

A cross into the box from Justin Kluivert (Netherlands) is cleared. The ball goes behind for a corner. Netherlands will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
1'

The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.
0'

Malta will kick-off.

The match will be delayed due to minute of silence.

Ricardo De Burgos will supervise the game today.

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