The Netherlands bought again heading in the right direction to qualify for Euro 2024 by beating Greece 1-0 in Athens after a late penalty from captain Virgil van Dijk settled a bad-tempered sport on Monday. The Dutch are actually second in Group B behind already-qualified France, who beat the Dutch 2-1 on Friday, and though they’ve the identical variety of factors as Greece, the Dutch have the head-to-head edge after residence and away wins. Van Dijk’s aspect have their future of their arms as they host the Republic of Eire on November 18 then journey to backside aspect Gibraltar three days later.

Wout Weghorst had a first-half penalty saved for the Dutch in Athens, however Liverpool defender Van Dijk made no such mistake within the closing moments.

In a tense finish to the match, Denzel Dumfries was tripped within the Greek penalty space and Van Dijk slotted residence the spot-kick.

As tempers flared, Greece coach Gus Poyet was despatched off for abusing the referee.

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