Ecuador earn draw with the Netherlands in Group A

Enner Valencia scored his third goal of the World Cup before being taken off on a stretcher as Ecuador drew with the Netherlands to leave Group A wide open. PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo had given the Netherlands the lead after just five minutes and four seconds – the quickest goal so far in Qatar – when he struck a shot beautifully into the top of the net.

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Louis van Gaal named Netherlands coach for third time

Louis van Gaal has been named as the new coach of the Netherlands, signing a deal through to next year’s World Cup final in Qatar, the Dutch football association said. It will be the 69 year old’s third stint as head coach of the national team.

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Wijnaldum double powers Netherlands past North Macedonia

Georginio Wijnaldum bagged a brace as the Netherlands made it three wins from three in Group C of Euro 2020. Memphis Depay openind the scoring for the home side who cruised to victory over North Macedonia who saw their finest player Goran Pandev bow out.

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