June 14, (THEWILL) – Late drama in Rotterdam saw the Netherlands snatch a 3-2 Nations League victory over Wales, with a late Gareth Bale penalty failing to secure a point due to Memphis Depay’s subsequent goal.
Noa Lang and Cody Gakpo scored in the first half to put the hosts ahead, but a Brennan Johnson goal and a late Bale penalty appeared to have secured Wales a point.
Depay, the traditional talisman of the Oranje was at his typical antics again as he scored a winner in the dying minutes of injury time, igniting wild jubilation among the home fans.
This game should have been easier for the hosts, who made ten changes from the weekend’s 2-2 tie with Poland. In the end, Depay made sure they extended their victories versus Wales to 10 matches. This victory enhances their chances of reaching the Nations League finals next year, as well as their standing as a danger to some of the World Cup favourites in Qatar.
The Dutch extended their excellent Nations League campaign with a third victory in four matches at the end of a gruelling season, remaining top of the group while Wales remained bottom and winless.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
