New Delhi: North Macedonia will ake on Netherlands at the Amsterdam Arena in Euro 2020 dead rubber match on Monday. Netherlands have wrapped up top spot in Group C with a 2-0 win against Austria while North Macedonia were knocked out of tournament a 2-1 defeat to Ukraine.
North Macedonia, playing in their first big tournament since gaining independence from Yugoslavia, became the first team to be eliminated, after losing to Austria and Ukraine in their Group C clashes.
It has no chance of progressing to knockout stages but has a great opportunity to surprise the stronger Dutch side and make breaking news by upsetting their Euro campaign.
Macedonia vs Netherlands Match Details
Date: 21st June 2021
Time: 9:30 pm (IST)
Venue: Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam
TV Channel: Sony Ten 2SD and Sony TEN 2HD
Live streaming: SonyLIV and JioTV
North Macedonia predicted Playing XI
North Macedonia: Dimitrievski; Ristovski, Velkovski, Musliu; Trajkovski, Ademi, Churlinov, Bardhi, Alioski; Elmas, Pandev.
Netherlands predicted Playing XI
Netherlands: Stekelenburg; De Vrij, De Ligt, Ake; Dumfries, Gravenberch, F. De Jong, Wijnaldum, Wijndal; L. De Jong, Depay.
North Macedonia vs Netheralands: Key players to watch
Macedonia:
Goran Pandev is a strong striker in Macedonia’s squad and would be key asset in breaking Dutch defence.
Egzan Alioski is key player who will be attack mode as two sides lock horns.
Netherlands:
Georginio Wijnaldum has been one of the best performers in last 2 games. Being an attacking midfielder, he will the player to watch out for in breaking the Macedonian defence.
Head-to-head:
They have met four times, with the Netherlands winning two. North Macedonia managed to share the spoils on two occasions. But the last meeting, in 2009, during a World Cup qualifying match was humbling. 4-0 win for the Netherlands.
