Netherlands’ Denzel Dumfries celebrates scoring their third goal against Ukraine on Sunday. (Reuters photo)
AMSTERDAM: Flying full back Denzel Dumfries scored a late winner to earn the Netherlands a 3-2 victory over Ukraine in a thrilling Group C opener at the European Championship on Sunday after the Dutch had thrown away a two-goal lead.
Dumfries rescued all three points for the home team five minutes from time after Ukraine had fought their way back into the match at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
The Dutch were 2-0 up with 15 minutes left, only to allow their opponents two quick goals and the chance to share the points before Dumfries headed home a dramatic winner to the delight of the home fans.
Captain Georginio Wijnaldum and striker Wout Weghorst netted within seven minutes early in the second half as the…
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