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- The Netherlands claimed a 2-1 international friendly victory over Norway at the Johan Cruyff Arena, overturning Schjelderup's brilliant opener with Van Dijk's powerful header and Reijnders' composed second-half strike.
- Norway were competitive and dangerous throughout, particularly in the first half, but ultimately couldn't sustain their threat after the break as the Dutch took control and managed the game with composure.
- Teun Koopmeiners was the standout performer at 8.0/10, his corner for Van Dijk's equaliser the pivotal contribution in a controlled display that reinforced his status as one of the first names on Koeman's World Cup teamsheet.
Netherlands vs Norway Player Ratings: Koopmeiners 8.0/10 Masterminds Netherlands Comeback as Norway Stunner Not Enough in Amsterdam
Summary
Norway arrived in Amsterdam without Haaland and Odegaard, and for large spells, they didn't look like they missed them. A cagey opening gave way to genuine excitement when 21-year-old Schjelderup produced the moment of the first half, cutting inside Dumfries on the edge of the box and curling a superb finish into the far corner to give the visitors a thoroughly deserved lead. The Netherlands, for all their Premier League quality, had been short of a cutting edge.
The response came from an unlikely source. Koopmeiners' left-footed corner was met by the towering Van Dijk, who powered a header past Nyland to restore parity before the break. The Dutch then took control early in the second half as Reijnders pounced after Norway gave the ball away cheaply, rifling a composed finish into the top of the net, and that proved enough to settle a friendly that had far more edge than the occasion demanded. Here are Sportsdunia's Netherlands vs Norway player ratings.
Key Takeaways
- Koopmeiners was the quiet conductor behind everything that mattered and his 8.0/10 rating was thoroughly deserved.
- Schjelderup's stunning opener was the standout moment of the entire evening and a statement of intent ahead of the tournament.
- The Netherlands showed real character to come from behind on home soil and see the game out with authority.
Netherlands Player Ratings vs Norway National Football Team
Here are the Netherlands player ratings for the Netherlands vs Norway fixture.
| Player Name | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bart Verbruggen | 6.2/10 |
| Denzel Dumfries | 7.4/10 |
| Virgil van Dijk (C) | 7.6/10 |
| Micky van de Ven | 6.2/10 |
| Jan Paul van Hecke | 7.2/10 |
| Tijjani Reijnders | 7.5/10 |
| Ryan Gravenberch | 7.0/10 |
| Kees Smit | 6.5/10 |
| Donyell Malen | 6.5/10 |
| Cody Gakpo | 7.4/10 |
| Teun Koopmeiners | 8.0/10 |
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Norway Player Ratings vs Netherlands National Football Team
Check out the Norway player ratings vs Netherlands.
| Player Name | Rating |
|---|---|
| Orjan Nyland | 6.5/10 |
| Julian Ryerson | 7.3/10 |
| Kristoffer Ajer | 6.1/10 |
| Torbjorn Heggem | 6.2/10 |
| David Moller Wolfe | 7.5/10 |
| Oscar Bobb | 6.9/10 |
| Sander Berge (C) | 6.1/10 |
| Patrick Berg | 6.8/10 |
| Andreas Schjelderup | 7.5/10 |
| Alexander Sorloth | 6.1/10 |
| Jorgen Strand Larsen | 6.8/10 |
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The final score in Netherlands vs Norway was 2-1.
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