New Delhi: Matchday three of the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 continued with an exhilarating evening filled with action and drama. A total of eight matches unfolded late on Friday, showcasing a wide range of results as teams battled for crucial points. After a lot of goal mouth action last night, tonight carried on with the same type of action with a lot of sides coming away with three points.
The highlight of the night was undoubtedly the clash between Hungary and Netherlands in Rome. With Hungary being known as giant killers in big competitions, expectations were high. While neither team entered the match in peak form, fans were treated to an entertaining spectacle. As the evening progressed, the other matches delivered their share of excitement, with thrilling goals and unexpected outcomes. Let’s take a closer look at how the rest of the matches unfolded across the tournament.
Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-2 Germany
A job well done 🫡#DFB #GermanFootball #GermanMNT #BIHGER
📸 DFB/ Philipp Reinhard pic.twitter.com/AiD1hwutiL
— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) October 11, 2024
Germany secured their second Nations League win of the season with a 2-1 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Manager Julian Nagelsmann fielded a new-look lineup due to several injuries, and Deniz Undav took full advantage of the opportunity. The Stuttgart forward scored a quickfire brace in the first half, with Florian Wirtz providing the assist for the opener. Undav’s first goal came from a powerful strike inside the box, followed by a close-range effort that showcased his poaching instincts.
Despite Undav’s strong performance, the match was not without drama. The hosts struggled to create meaningful chances, managing only four shots, none on target, until Edin Džeko, unmarked at the back post, pulled one back just before halftime. Although Undav had a hat-trick goal ruled offside after the break, Germany held on for the win, continuing their positive momentum in the Nations League standings.
Hungary 1-1 Netherlands
Draw in Budapest.#NothingLikeOranje #HUNNED pic.twitter.com/psliBSLbh8
— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) October 11, 2024
The Netherlands faced a tough challenge against Hungary, ending in a 1-1 draw despite playing with ten men for much of the match. Hungary struck first, scoring against the run of play with only 15% possession. A well-delivered cross from Zsolt Nagy found Roland Sallai at the back post, who volleyed home to give the hosts an unexpected lead. The Dutch struggled with their midfield setup in the first half, leading to a lack of cohesion in their attacking play.
After the break, the Dutch controlled possession but faced further setbacks when captain Virgil van Dijk received two yellow cards within three minutes, reducing his side to ten men. However, substitute Denzel Dumfries rose to the occasion, equalizing late in the match to salvage a point for the Netherlands. The draw highlights the resilience of both teams as they continue their Nations League campaigns amidst challenging circumstances.
Other Results
Iceland 2-2 Wales
Estonia 3-1 Azerbaijan
Turkey 1-0 Montenegaro
Slovakia 2-2 Sweden
Ukraine 1-0 Georgia
Czech Republic 2-0 Albania
Matchday three of the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 continued on Friday evening and a lot of action was on display. Dive in to catch up on all the action that took place tonight. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
