[World-World qualifier European Regional Report: The Netherlands beat Finland easily]

Match overview: In the early morning of June 8, in the third round of the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers, the Netherlands defeated Finland 2-0 away and won the first victory of this qualifiers.

Match progress:

First half:

7th minute: Deppy catches the opponent's turnover and starts the first record

24th minute: Dumfries expands the score

The Dutch team's possession rate is as high as 68%

Finland team fails to form an effective offense

Second half:

The Netherlands controls the rhythm

Finland strengthens its defense but lacks offense Neither side could rewrite the score, the Netherlands created threats many times

Technical statistics:

Shots: Netherlands 15-4 Finland

First shot: 6-1

Corner kick: 7-2

Plane possession rate: 64%-36%

Line adjustment:

Dutch team:

46 ' Under Van Heik, Devrey on

62 ' Ak, van der Fen on

69 ' Swap two in a row

85 ' Garkebo, Simmons on

Finland:

55 ' Double adjustment

70 ' Wing substitution

76 ' Midfield adjustment

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Highlights of the match:

The Dutch team started the blitz and took effect

Dumfries both offense and defense performance

Finnish goalkeeper saved many key saves

The Dutch team had excellent midfield control

Event impact:

After this game, the Dutch team gained important three-pointers and the situation in the group qualifying improved. Finland suffered its first defeat in the qualifiers and needed to adjust its state as soon as possible in subsequent matches. The two teams will continue to compete for World Cup qualification in the next round of the game.