I thought ITV had got shot of Tyldesley?
Great first two minutes!
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MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
This is the first meeting between the Netherlands and Ukraine at a major tournament.
The Netherlands are unbeaten in the two previous encounters - both friendlies - winning 3-0 in 2008 before a 1-1 in 2010.
Netherlands
- This will be the Netherlands' first game at the Johan Cruyff Arena in a major tournament since the Euro 2000 semi-final against Italy.
- Since the start of Euro 1988, the Netherlands have reached four European Championship semi-finals, a record bettered only by Germany (six).
- The Netherlands have drawn just two of their past 22 games at major tournaments.
- Their 1-0 defeat by Denmark at Euro 2012 is their only defeat in their past 12 opening matches at major tournaments.
Ukraine
- Ukraine failed to reach the knockout stage in their two previous appearances at the European Championship.
- They won their first game against Sweden at Euro 2012 but have lost all five since. Only Yugoslavia, with six defeats between 1968 and 1984, have had a longer losing run at the tournament.
- Ukraine's goalless run of five matches at the Euros is a tournament record.
I thought ITV had got shot of Tyldesley?
Great first two minutes!
I forgot Depay was at Man U.
good game this!
hopefully we will be seeing our wing backs getting as forward as the Dutch have so far
Cracking game this
Refereeing & VAR seem to be a level above compared to what we’re served up in the premiership. Great game
We had to wait a long time for a goal
2-2.
Great game this.
3-2 FT - enjoyed that game.
Cracking game. Certainly Wales look a mile away from either of them.
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check out the average positions of the Netherlands wing backs. that's how to play this system.
effectively attacking with 5 players, one in each channel, and you are much more able to recycle attacks and sustain pressure.
right wing back popped up with the winner as well