Netherlands displayed their strength and cohesion in their match against Iceland, securing a convincing victory ahead of EURO 2024. Ronald Koeman’s decision to field a strong lineup paid dividends as his team dominated possession and created numerous scoring opportunities throughout the game.

The breakthrough came in the first half when Xavi Simons, showing his promise, converted a Denzel Dumfries cross to open the scoring for the Oranje. Despite Iceland’s resilience, Virgil van Dijk extended Netherlands’ lead early in the second half with a goal from a set piece.

Although Iceland managed to register their first shot on target later in the game, Netherlands’ defense, led by Bart Verbruggen, remained solid. Donyell Malen, coming off the bench, further sealed the victory with a well-taken goal, leaving Iceland with little chance of a comeback.

While Netherlands celebrated what seemed like a fourth goal from Wout Weghorst, VAR intervened, disallowing it due to offside. However, VAR eventually favored the hosts, allowing the goal to stand and concluding the match with a comprehensive victory.

The performance showcased Netherlands’ depth and talent, setting a positive tone as they prepare for their upcoming clash against Poland in the EURO 2024 tournament.