NETHERLANDS RATINGS: Jasper Cillessen 5 – A relatively quiet night, but still found himself picking the ball out of his net twice. Looked nervous with the ball at his feet. AFP
NETHERLANDS RATINGS: Jasper Cillessen 5 – A relatively quiet night, but still found himself picking the ball out of his net twice. Looked nervous with the ball at his feet. AFP
Jordan Teze 5 – Substituted at the break, he was guilty of giving the ball away in the centre circle in the build-up to Wales’s opening goal. EPA
Jordan Teze 5 – Substituted at the break, he was guilty of giving the ball away in the centre circle in the build-up to Wales’s opening goal. EPA
Matthjis De Ligt 6 – Was unlucky to see Johnson’s effort go through his legs before hitting the back of the net, but the skipper was solid throughout. PA
Matthjis De Ligt 6 – Was unlucky to see Johnson’s effort go through his legs before hitting the back of the net, but the skipper was solid throughout. PA
Bruno Martins Indi 5 – A surprise addition to the starting line-up, his first start for some time, he looked cumbersome which led to him picking up an early yellow card. AP
Bruno Martins Indi 5 – A surprise addition to the starting line-up, his first start for some time, he looked cumbersome which led to him picking up an early yellow card. AP
Hans Hateboer 4 – Substituted at half-time after a poor first half. Looked out of his depth. AFP
Hans Hateboer 4 – Substituted at half-time after a poor first half. Looked out of his depth. AFP
Teun Koopmeiners 5 – A disappointing performance in which he picked up a needless booking, though he showed his passing capabilities with a decent long-range ball after the break. EPA
Teun Koopmeiners 5 – A disappointing performance in which he picked up a needless booking, though he showed his passing capabilities with a decent long-range ball after the break. EPA
Frenkie de Jong 8 – It’s easy to see why Manchester United are so keen to bring the Barca man to Old Trafford. A classy performance in which he was central to every Dutch attack. AP
Frenkie de Jong 8 – It’s easy to see why Manchester United are so keen to bring the Barca man to Old Trafford. A classy performance in which he was central to every Dutch attack. AP
Tyrell Malacia 6 – Was guilty of giving a penalty away in the 88th minute when he went through the back of Connor Roberts, but overall the Feyenoord man impressed with a solid display in his home stadium. AFP
Tyrell Malacia 6 – Was guilty of giving a penalty away in the 88th minute when he went through the back of Connor Roberts, but overall the Feyenoord man impressed with a solid display in his home stadium. AFP
Vincent Janssen 7 – An impressive outing in which he had a hand in both of the home side’s goals in the first half. PA
Vincent Janssen 7 – An impressive outing in which he had a hand in both of the home side’s goals in the first half. PA
Cody Gakpo 9 – Scored one, his second international goal, and could have had more, Gakpo caused endless problems with his pace through the middle and on the right flank. Found – and utilised – space well. AFP
Cody Gakpo 9 – Scored one, his second international goal, and could have had more, Gakpo caused endless problems with his pace through the middle and on the right flank. Found – and utilised – space well. AFP
Noa Lang 8 – Faded in the second half, but probably because he worked so hard in the first. Got his name on the scoresheet and caused the visitors problems. AFP
Noa Lang 8 – Faded in the second half, but probably because he worked so hard in the first. Got his name on the scoresheet and caused the visitors problems. AFP
SUBS: Denzel Dumfries (Hateboer, 46') 7 – Exciting performance on the right-hand side, and headed the ball back into danger for the winning goal. Was guilty of being overzealous with his crossing. PA
SUBS: Denzel Dumfries (Hateboer, 46') 7 – Exciting performance on the right-hand side, and headed the ball back into danger for the winning goal. Was guilty of being overzealous with his crossing. PA
Stefan De Vrij (Teze, 46') 5 – Solid enough, but looked sloppy in possession. AFP
Stefan De Vrij (Teze, 46') 5 – Solid enough, but looked sloppy in possession. AFP
Steven Bergwijn (Lang, 73') N/A – Showed great strength to fashion a goalscoring chance but snatched wildly and sent his shot wide of the target. AP Photo
Steven Bergwijn (Lang, 73') N/A – Showed great strength to fashion a goalscoring chance but snatched wildly and sent his shot wide of the target. AP Photo
Netherlands' Memphis Depay, right, celebrates scoring his side's third and decisive goal after passing Wales' goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey, left, during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between the Netherlands and Wales at De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Tuesday, June 14, 2022. (AP Photo / Peter Dejong)
Netherlands' Memphis Depay, right, celebrates scoring his side's third and decisive goal after passing Wales' goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey, left, during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between the Netherlands and Wales at De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Tuesday, June 14, 2022. (AP Photo / Peter Dejong)
WALES RATINGS: Wayne Hennessey 7 – His excellent form continues. He was the busier of the two keepers and though there was little he could do about any of the goals, he made a good save to his right to deny Janssen. AP
WALES RATINGS: Wayne Hennessey 7 – His excellent form continues. He was the busier of the two keepers and though there was little he could do about any of the goals, he made a good save to his right to deny Janssen. AP
Sorba Thomas 6 – Looked dangerous going forward but was fragile in his defensive duties. Was exploited by the Dutch in the third goal in the end but, overall, a decent outing. AFP
Sorba Thomas 6 – Looked dangerous going forward but was fragile in his defensive duties. Was exploited by the Dutch in the third goal in the end but, overall, a decent outing. AFP
Chris Mepham 5 – An unfortunate evening in which he had a hand in all three goals conceded, including a mix up for the second goal, and switching off for the third. Calm in possession. AFP
Chris Mepham 5 – An unfortunate evening in which he had a hand in all three goals conceded, including a mix up for the second goal, and switching off for the third. Calm in possession. AFP
Joe Rodon 5 – Started well and headed away to deny Lang, but was then turned too easily by Lang for the opener. He didn’t clear his lines for the second, and later limped off through injury. PA
Joe Rodon 5 – Started well and headed away to deny Lang, but was then turned too easily by Lang for the opener. He didn’t clear his lines for the second, and later limped off through injury. PA
Ben Davies 6 – Will be disappointed with his side’s defensive performance, particularly in the first half. The skipper wasn’t entirely without blame for the first two goals, but he showed excellent awareness and reading of the game. EPA
Ben Davies 6 – Will be disappointed with his side’s defensive performance, particularly in the first half. The skipper wasn’t entirely without blame for the first two goals, but he showed excellent awareness and reading of the game. EPA
Wes Burns 5 – Was guilty of losing possession for the opening goal and had a tough evening on the left flank playing out of position. AFP
Wes Burns 5 – Was guilty of losing possession for the opening goal and had a tough evening on the left flank playing out of position. AFP
Matt Smith 6 – Made two crucial blocks to deny Frenkie de Jong, but found it tough up against the Barcelona man. Substituted. AFP
Matt Smith 6 – Made two crucial blocks to deny Frenkie de Jong, but found it tough up against the Barcelona man. Substituted. AFP
Ethan Ampadu 8 – Played well at both ends of the pitch, snuffing out attacks and driving Wales forward. Has had a really good international break, and may have forced his way into a starting position later in the year. AFP
Ethan Ampadu 8 – Played well at both ends of the pitch, snuffing out attacks and driving Wales forward. Has had a really good international break, and may have forced his way into a starting position later in the year. AFP
Harry Wilson 7 – His highlight was a delicious through ball for Johnson. He worked hard pressing the Dutch back line and was always looking for the ball. PA
Harry Wilson 7 – His highlight was a delicious through ball for Johnson. He worked hard pressing the Dutch back line and was always looking for the ball. PA
Brennan Johnson 8 – A constant threat in the final third and was rewarded with a well-taken goal from 20 yards, his second in two games. Coped well despite a physical battle. AFP
Brennan Johnson 8 – A constant threat in the final third and was rewarded with a well-taken goal from 20 yards, his second in two games. Coped well despite a physical battle. AFP
Dan James 7 – A typical Dan James performance in which he caused problems with his pace, but often made the wrong decision in key areas. Battled hard all evening. AP
Dan James 7 – A typical Dan James performance in which he caused problems with his pace, but often made the wrong decision in key areas. Battled hard all evening. AP
SUBS: Connor Roberts (Burns, 46') 6 – Injected some energy and pace to the right side of midfield and earned his side a penalty in the dying moments. AP Photo
SUBS: Connor Roberts (Burns, 46') 6 – Injected some energy and pace to the right side of midfield and earned his side a penalty in the dying moments. AP Photo
Aaron Ramsey (Smith, 63) 7 – Showed his class and immediately improved Wales with his movement, awareness and class on the ball. AFP
Aaron Ramsey (Smith, 63) 7 – Showed his class and immediately improved Wales with his movement, awareness and class on the ball. AFP
Chris Gunter (Rodon, 67) 5 – Brought some experience to the backline but switched off for Holland’s late winner. AP Photo
Chris Gunter (Rodon, 67) 5 – Brought some experience to the backline but switched off for Holland’s late winner. AP Photo
Gareth Bale (James, 70) 6 – Thought he’d earned a dramatic point with a late penalty. Got on the ball whenever he could. EPA
Gareth Bale (James, 70) 6 – Thought he’d earned a dramatic point with a late penalty. Got on the ball whenever he could. EPA

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Nick Judd

June 15, 2022

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Lively forward Noa Lang scored his first international goal and Memphis Depay got a late winner as group leaders Netherlands secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Wales in their Nations League A clash at a festive De Kuip in Rotterdam on Tuesday.

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After Lang had opened the scoring, Cody Gakpo added a second for the home side before Brennan Johnson pulled a goal back for the visitors.

That was the way it stayed until Gareth Bale netted a 92nd-minute penalty which looked to secure a point for the Welsh, but Depay, who missed a penalty late on in the 2-2 draw with Poland last time out, still had time to score the winner.

Netherlands lead Group Four with 10 points from their four games, three ahead of second placed Belgium. Poland (four points) and Wales (one) fill the bottom two positions.

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