England Extend Winless Run, Dutch Stage Comeback
12 June, 2022
England 0-0 Italy
England's winless run in the UEFA Nations League continued after playing to a goalless draw against European champions Italy.
Gareth Southgate rang the changes after the 1-1 draw with Germany, as Tammy Abraham, Reece James, Jack Grealish, James Ward-Prowse and Aaron Ramsdale were handed starts. The draw leaves the Three Lions bottom of Group 3, while the Italians remain top as Germany dropped points at Hungary.
Hungary 1-1 Germany
Germany missed the chance to move top of Group 3 after being held to a 1-1 draw by Hungary.
The home side opened scoring after six minutes courtesy of a strike from Szolt Nagy.
The lead didn't last too long as the Germans levelled matters when Jonas Hoffman bagged his second goal in as many games three minutes later.
Netherlands 2-2 Poland
The Netherlands rallied back from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw against Poland on Saturday night.
Poland were eager to restore some pride after suffering a humiliating 6-1 loss at the hands of Belgium this week.
The visitors got off to a good start when Matty Cash got his first international goal after 18 minutes.
The lead was doubled five minutes after the halftime break, with Piotr Zieliński firing home after being set up by Przemysław Frankowski.
Poland's advantage evaporated quite quickly after Davy Klaasen pulled one back for the Dutch on 51 minutes before Denzel Dumfries equalised three minutes later.
Wales 1-1 Belgium
Wales struck late in the second half to secure a point against Belgium on Saturday evening.
Youri Tielemans got the game's only goal for Roberto Martinez's charges five minutes after the halftime break.
The world's number one side were ranked were minutes away from securing victory until Brennan Johnson popped up with the vital equaliser for Wales in the 86th minute.
Source: www.soccerladuma.co.za