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Portugal and Netherlands to compete Nations League final

Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League Semi Final - Netherlands v England - Estadio D. Afonso Henriques, Guimaraes, Portugal - June 6, 2019 Netherlands' Quincy Promes celebrates scoring their third goal with Virgil van Dijk REUTERS/Rafael Marchante

Portugal and Netherlands made it through to the Nations League final after they won their semi-finals against Switzerland and England respectively. The final will take place on Sunday in Porto. Bet on the Nations League here.

Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show on Wednesday night with a superb hat-trick to inspire his side to yet another final. A typical 25-yard free-kick form the Ballon d’Or winner in the 25th minute of Portugal v Switzerland opened the scores.

The Swiss drew level in controversial fashion as they were initially denied a penalty before Portugal won a penalty of their own through Bernardo Silva. An intervention by VAR saw the penalty appeal upheld for a tug from Nelson Semedo on Steven Zuber.

Switzerland gave a good account of themselves in the second half but were punished by the big man for the big occasions in the 88th minute and a final goal in stoppage time.

The Juventus forward drew a lot of praise from his manager Fernando Santos after the game  as he described the Juventus forward as a genius.

Netherlands rise continues

In the other semi-final, the Netherlands overcame England 3-1 after extra-time on Thursday evening.

Marcus Rashford scored from the penalty spot to put the Three Lions in front, but a Matthijs de Ligt header from a corner levelled things up.

VAR stepped in again and denied Jesse Lingard what would have been a winning goal, but from then, it was all Netherlands. John Stones had a calamitous day at the heart of the defence and by the end of the 120 minutes, a Kyle Walker own goal and Quincy Promes finish, sealed the deal for the Dutch.

The final takes place on Sunday between Portugal and Netherlands. You can bet on the game at the link above. We are also offering a bet and get offer on this tournament! Terms and conditions are on our betting website.

 

 

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