The Netherlands joined Italy as the only team with all three wins in their group stage matches as they thumped North Macedonia in Amsterdam. Captain Georginio Wijnaldum scored a double after Memphis Depay’s opener to finish their group stage participation in an empathic fashion.A largely open and enjoyable first half saw the hosts take the lead courtesy of a Depay goal. The recent Barcelona signing continued to torment defenders in this tournament. Both sides have had chances, with North Macedonia having a strike ruled out for offside and also hitting a post. The Netherlands could have added to their tally, with Denzel Dumfries twice going close after Depay had opened the scoring.???????? Selected scorers for the Netherlands:⚽️2⃣5⃣ Georginio Wijnaldum⚽️2⃣4⃣ Marco van Basten⚽️2⃣4⃣ Dirk Kuyt#EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/upU8W8ciuh— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) June 21, 2021 The second half saw Georginio Wijnaldum scored two goals in quick succession as the Macedonians looked overrun. But Memphis was the real star. Not only has he scored his ninth goal in his last 10 appearances for the Dutch, but he has also claimed assists for both of Wijnaldum’s goals.Long-serving North Macedonia captain Goran Pandev was subbed off late on in what was his final international appearance. The Serie A veteran was given a guard of honour by his teammates and a big round of applause from everyone on the pitch.Respect. 1⃣2⃣2⃣???? The Netherlands pay tribute to Goran Pandev before his 122nd and final international appearance.#EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/b0RYySRklo— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) June 21, 2021 There were also chances for the Dutch to add to their goal tally, but substitute Wout Weghorst slammed his shot off the crossbar from a good position. The match ended in a comfortable 3-0 for Oranje as North Macedonia bowed out.Elsewhere in Group C, Austria and Ukraine went head-to-head in a battle for second place and a slot in the knockout stage. The Austrians went ahead early on through young Christoph Baumgartner and should have scored a few more. However, they weren’t sharp enough in the final third and they kept the awful Ukraine team in the game for far longer than their performance warranted. The final whistle meant that Austria earned the points and qualified from their group in a major tournament for the first time.???????? Congratulations, Austria! Into the knockout stages at a EURO for the first time in their history ????#EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/9qICdIo3bY— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) June 21, 2021 EURO 2020 – Group CMondayNorth Macedonia – Netherlands 0-3 (0-1)/Depay 24, Wijnaldum 51, 58/Ukraine – Austria 0-1 (0-1)/Baumgartner 21/
