Memphis Depay and Georginio Wijnaldum scored as the Netherlands came from behind to beat Poland 2-1, but it was not enough to secure a return to the Nations League Finals.
Match Reports
Kamil Jozwiak scored a scintillating solo goal to put Poland in front early, but Memphis Depay equalised for the visitors from the penalty spot, before Wijnaldum added to his two goals against Bosnia at the weekend to head home the winner.
Italy's victory in Bosnia meant neither side could top the pool, but Holland finished second with 11 points from six matches, one behind the Italians, with Poland third on seven.
The home side made the perfect start with a stunning individual effort from Jozwiak, who was sent into open space by Robert Lewandowski.
The winger showed admirable pace to outstrip the defence and beat two defenders before a neat finish past Tim Krul in the Dutch goal.
Wijnaldum should have equalised when his run into the box left him with just Lukasz Fabianski to beat, but the midfielder's shot was straight at the goalkeeper.
The Dutch had an even better chance when Donyell Malen placed his free header from seven yards wide of goal when it seemed easier to score.
Przemyslaw Placheta struck the post from a tight angle as Poland continued to use their pace to get behind the defence in what was a frenetic opening.
Fabianski's fingertips denied Depay in the second half, but the forward blasted home his penalty on 77 minutes after a foul on Wijnaldum by Poland defender Jan Bednarek.
The Dutch skipper then netted the winner, heading in Steven Berghuis' corner to seal back-to-back wins for new coach Frank de Boer.
Line-ups
Poland XI: Fabianski, Lewandowski, Glik, M. Klich, Krychowiak, T. Kędziora, Zielinski, Reca, Bednarek, K. Jóźwiak, P. Płacheta
Subs: K. Grosicki, Szczesny, Rybus, Skorupski, Bereszynski, Milik, Linetty, Bochniewicz, Piatek, S. Szymański, J. Moder, S. Walukiewicz
Netherlands XI: Krul, Wijnaldum, Blind, Van Aanholt, De Vrij, Klaassen, Depay, Hateboer, De Jong, Stengs, D. Malen
Subs: Luuk de Jong, Veltman, M. Bizot, Berghuis, Promes, Van de Beek, Dumfries, J. Drommel, O. Wijndal, S. Botman, Gravenberch
Mosanya
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Luka Jovic scored three goals for Serbia this international break. - He’s scored two goals for Real Madrid since joining the club in June 2019.
FootballChief
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Delay and Wijnaldum again? Koeman to Barca board: get me those two boys in January latest
Bërry-Øñ-Míllíôñ
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when your country is 1-0 down but you have Depay and wijnaldum in your country
Bløcbøy
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Poland trying to scape after they scores the first goal 😂
princeuche146
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No wonder koeman wants both of them
hebenezery
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imagine a Barca fan saying "wijnaldum only turns a beast during international duties but not for club". then I will ask "was he playing for Netherlands when he destroyed Barca in the champions league". Just remember Barca went to anfield 4 n0thing...[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
jacknit
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Lewandowski after seeing that his playing alone 😔
SH2000
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Wijnaldum in Netherlands vs Wijnaldum in Liverpool
JamesWalker
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LewanGoALski wondering how they bottled their lead like a certain club they've handled in the past be like;-