Netherlands have thrashed North Macedonia to complete a perfect group stage.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Netherlands have beaten North Macedonia to scale the knockout stage to a round of 16.
Newcomer Barcelona forward, Memphis Depay netted a goal for his national team at the 24th minute to launch the scoresheet of the match and also put his team in front.
PSG’s newly signed, Georginio Wijnaldum brace completed the perfect group stage victory for Frank de Boer men bringing the game to a 3-0 win in their favour.
The 1988 European champions have already secured qualification for the last 16 as group winners after defeating Ukraine and Austria in front of their fans at the home of Ajax. Tonight’s victory, therefore, sealed their nine out of nine points.
Meanwhile, the North Macedonian men already lost hope of moving to the round of sixteen after losing their first two games in their debut appearance at a major tournament.
Austria Reach First Ever Knockout Round
Christoph Baumgartner’s early score has put Austria into the knockout stage at the European Championship for the first time.
Baumgartner at the 21st minute knocked in a corner from Austria captain David Alaba to net the goal of the match, sealing a 1-0 victory over Ukraine on Monday.
Austria, therefore, finished second after Denmark in Group C with six points and will next face Italy in London on Saturday.
Ukraine who finished third with three points could still qualify for the round of 16 as one of the four best third-place teams.
In Group B, Denmark thrashed Russia 4-1 to earn three points to qualify for the knockout as the number two on the table.
Belgium on the other hand, comfortably finished their group matches as Number one on the Group B table, having beaten Finland on Monday night to seal their straight nine points.
Wales despite losing 1-0 to Italy in Group A on Sunday night, have qualified for the knockout stage. Italy with a straight nine points, and Wales with four points will together move to round 16.
