JAKARTA - Tijjani Reijnders appeared as the determinant when the Dutch National Team defeated Norway 2-1 in an international friendly match at the Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam, Saturday, March 28 early morning WIB.
De Oranje was initially behind through Andreas Schjelderup's goal, which was equalised thanks to Virgil van Dijk's goal.
Tijjani scored the winning goal for the home team in the second half, as reported by the official FIFA website.
The Dutch actually dominated from the start with high ball possession. However, it was Norway who managed to open the lead in the 24th minute through Schjelderup, who finished off David Moller Wolfe's pass to change the score to 1-0.
Behind, Ronald Koeman's troops immediately increased the intensity of the attack. A number of opportunities were created through Cody Gakpo and Donyell Malen.
The effort finally bore fruit in the 35th minute when Virgil van Dijk equalised through a header, taking advantage of Teun Koopmeiners' corner. The score remained 1-1 until halftime.
Entering the second half, Reijnders emerged as the difference. In the middle of the half, the Manchester City midfielder successfully took advantage of Denzel Dumfries' pass to score and bring the Netherlands back to 2-1.
After the goal, the Netherlands became more confident in controlling the game. Opportunity after opportunity was created, but failed to convert into a goal.
Meanwhile, Norway struggled to develop the game and minimalized the threat to Bart Verbruggen's goal.
Until the final whistle was blown, the score of 2-1 remained for the Dutch victory.
Starting XI
Netherlands (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen; Virgil van Dijk, Jan Paul van Hecke (Stefan de Vrij 83'), Micky van de Ven, Denzel Dumfries; Tijjani Reijnders (Xavi Simons 70'), Kees Smit (Quinten Timber 70'), Ryan Gravenberch (Jerdy Schouten 82'); Cody Gakpo (Wout Weghorst 82'), Teun Koopmeiners, Donyell Malen (Brian Brobbey 69')
Norway (4-4-2): Orjan Nyland; Tobjorn Hegem (Fredrik Andre Bjorkan 78'), Kristoffer Ajer, David Moller Wolfe (Leo Ostigard 64'), Julian Ryerson; Patrick Berg (Felix Hrn Myhre 64'), Sander Berge; Andreas Schjelderup (Antonio Nusa 64'), Oscar Bobb (Kristian Thorstvedt 64'), Jorgen Strand Larsen, Alexander Sorloth (Jens Petter Hauge 64')
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