ATHENS (AFP) – The Netherlands got back on course to qualify for Euro 2024 by beating Greece 1-0 in Athens after a late penalty from captain Virgil van Dijk settled a bad-tempered game yesterday.
The Dutch are now second in Group B behind already-qualified France, who beat the Dutch 2-1 on Friday, and although they have the same number of points as Greece, the Dutch have the head-to-head edge after home and away wins.
Van Dijk’s side have their destiny in their hands as they host Ireland on November 18 then travel to bottom side Gibraltar three days later.
