UNAI SIMON SAVES NOW! Great save by the Spanish goalkeeper after Memphis Depay’s shot from half distance. The Netherlands continue to look dangerous in front of goal. The 1-1 draw continues.
The Netherlands came close! Jeremie Frimpong appeared to shoot for goal, but the ball went over. Ronald Koeman’s team is starting to get a foothold in the Spanish area to try to complete the comeback.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOAL! GOAL for the Netherlands! Memphis Depay scores! The striker crossed with his right foot and fooled goalkeeper Unai Simon, who dived to the left side. The match is tied and the series too! 1-1.
PENALTY! PENALTY FOR THE NETHERLANDS! The referee calls a foul in the box by Robin Le Normand on Memphis Depay. The defender caught him in the area when the ball was headed towards the striker. The referee cautions the Spaniard.
THE NETHERLANDS HAD IT! The Dutch team approached the opponent’s area and Justin Kluviert appeared to shoot, but Unai Simon closed the angle and saved the shot. First warning from the visiting team in the second half.
The match restarts! The referee blows his whistle and gives the order to start the second half. The coaches of both teams decide not to make any substitutions, so the same 22 starters return.
END! The first half of the match between Spain and the Netherlands at the Camp de Mestalla comes to an end after a shot by Nico Williams that went wide right. For now, Spain wins by the minimum difference and is getting the place to the next stage.
We reached the 45th minute of the match and the referee only added one minute. The Netherlands have tried to get closer in the last moments of the first half, but have not done so with much intensity. The score remains 1-0.
Last moments of the match in the first half. The pace of the match has slowed considerably and although the Netherlands have largely maintained possession, they are not doing any damage yet. The score remains 1-0.
We are entering the final stretch of the first half. The Netherlands are gaining some confidence to at least get a foothold in their opponents’ box, although so far they haven’t created many goals. The score remains 1-0.
The Netherlands finally managed to get their first shot on goal, Lutsharel Geertruida appeared close to goal to take a shot from half distance, but the ball was calmly held by Unai Simon. we still 1-0.
We passed the half hour mark. Spain adopts a more reactive position on the field and invites the Netherlands to take possession of the ball to try to attack and surprise them with counterattacks.
We are approaching the half hour mark. The match is entering a moment where the pace is quite slow. Memphis Depay has not yet appeared for the Netherlands, giving them other options to generate danger. The score is still 1-0.
The Netherlands came closer. Justin Kluviert’s long-range effort went over the goal. The first warning from the visiting team, which continues to be encouraged to move into the opponent’s half and advance further.
The Netherlands are beginning to dare to take more of the ball to pass into the opponent’s half. There are still not many important actions that Ronald Koeman’s team has generated in the match. We continue with the 1-0.
After the first 15 minutes of the match, Spain calms down a bit after the furious start they had in the match. The score is still 1-0, but with the home team dominating the ball more to circulate it.
BART VERBRUGGEN’S SAVE! IT WAS 2-0! Great save by the Dutch goalkeeper, after Nico Williams appeared to receive a pass and get into the box to finish. Spain is a steamroller and heats up for the second goal.
GOAL DISALLOWED FOR SPAIN! Mikel Oyarzabal scored again with a right-footed shot across Bart Verbruggen’s goal, but the linesman pointed out that he was offside when receiving the pass. We are still 1-0.
GOOOOOOOOOOAL! GOOOOOOOOAL! GOAL for Spain! Mikel Oyazabal scores from the penalty spot! The Real Sociedad captain crossed with his left foot and although goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen guessed right, he couldn’t save the shot.
PENALTY! PENALTY FOR SPAIN! The referee signals a foul in the box by Jan Paul van Hecke on Mikel Oyarzabal. It opens the possibility for Spain to take the lead in the match and in the series.
The first minutes of the match are played. Spain has not been able to make any dangerous breakthrough looking for the rival goal, although there was a moment in which the goalkeeper Verbruggen was almost complicated by a pass from Frenkie De Jong, but the situation was controlled.
THE MATCH IS UNDERWAY! The referee blows his whistle and authorizes the start of the match Spain vs Netherlands at the Camp de Mestalla. There is too much anxiety to know who will win this match for a place in the semifinals.
We’re ready for tonight’s UEFA Nations League! The Camp de Mestalla welcomes the players of Netherlands and the Spain to its pitch. The fans in attendance have prepared a remarkable atmosphere. The ball will be rolling in a few moments.
13. Nick Olij (GK), 23. Mark Flekken (GK), 7. Xavi Simons, 8. Teun Koopmeiners, 8. Teun Koopmeiners, 9. Brian Brobbey, 15. Matthijs De Ligt, 16. Kenneth Taylor, 17. Noa Lang, 18. Donyell Malen, 20. Mats Wieffer, 22. Youri Baas.
1. David Raya (GK), 13. Álex Remiro (GK), 2. Pedro Porro, 3. Alejandro Grimaldo, 4. Raúl Asencio, 6. Mikel Merino, 7. Álvaro Morata, 9. Samu Aghehowa, 11. Ferrán Torres, 15. Aleix García, 16. Álex Baena, 20. Pedri, .
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In Spain, the presence of Fabián Ruiz stands out. The 28-year-old midfielder is one of the team’s most outstanding players so far in the UEFA Nations League where he has two goals in seven games played, starting six of them. He has played a total of 531 minutes.
Last Thursday, Spain started the first leg in perfect fashion, with Nico Williams scoring the first goal in less than 10 minutes, but the Netherlands responded with goals from Cody Gakpo and Tijjani Reijnders to take a 2-1 lead in the tie. Just when it looked like the game would be in the hands of the Dutch, Mikel Merino came on to score the equalizer in stoppage time.