Netherlands Outshine Canada With A 4-0 Win In Jesse Marsch's First Game
Jesse Marsch's debut as Canada's head coach ended in disappointment as the Netherlands secured a 4-0 victory on Thursday. Both teams had opportunities in a balanced first half, with Georginio Wijnaldum's effort cleared off the line and Cyle Larin missing a significant chance.
The Netherlands started the second half strongly, with Memphis Depay scoring five minutes after the restart. Jeremie Frimpong doubled the lead with a curling shot. Wout Weghorst made an immediate impact off the bench, capitalising on Dayne St. Clair's error, and Virgil van Dijk added a late header to seal the win.
The Netherlands will face Iceland in their final friendly before Euro 2024 on Monday. Meanwhile, Canada will travel to France for another warm-up match ahead of the Copa America.
Performance Metrics
Depay's goal marked his 25th involvement under Ronald Koeman, making him one of just five players to reach this milestone for the Netherlands since 1978. In the first half, Oranje had an expected goals (xG) of 0.83 from nine shots but improved significantly after the break.
Statistical Breakdown
| Team | First Half xG | Second Half xG | Total Shots | Shots on Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0.83 | 2.08 | 20 | 8 |
| Canada | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Netherlands' clinical finishing in the second half proved too much for Canada, who struggled to respond to the hosts' offensive pressure.
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@OnsOranje June 6, 2024
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