This year's European Cup
The Netherlands had the most enviable staffing in the backline. Because they have van Dijk and de Ligt this pair of golden center back partner, in addition to Inter's back gate De Vry. But the fate was ill-fated, before the opening match due to van Dijk in last season's Premier League
Suffered a serious injury in a league match and will not be able to participate in this year's Europa League
.. And Delicht also missed the first match due to injury, but the good thing is that the orange army defeated Ukraine 3-2. Subsequently, Delicht came back, also immediately showed his strength and value, under his leadership, the tulips then two rounds of the group stage all adhere to zero, and all three points.
Therefore, this game and the Czech Republic knockout game, Delicht the youth defense leader, no surprise in the starting formation, 21 years and 319 days he also became the Netherlands national team in the history of the youngest player to reach 30 appearances. In the first half facing the group has now scored 3 goals Hick, Derek Hurt almost limit it to death, but also in the complementary position and blocking dedication, especially in the area of Barack's flying block, can say that in the first half of the Derek Hurt is the Netherlands backline of the sea of God pin.
But the contest took a turn for the worse in the second half, when De Ligt made a foolish mistake after Mallon missed a solo shot. In the 54th minute, De Ligt slipped back in defense, and faced with Hick's pressure, the Juve center back knocked the ball away with his hand. Originally, the referee just showed a yellow card warning to De Ligt, but then reminded by the video assistant referee, by watching the VAR and then showed a direct red card to send off De Ligt. This is the second time in his career that de Ligt has received a red card, all of which have been with the national team. 21 years and 319 days old, he has also become a European Cup
Youngest player to be sent off. In addition, the Juve center back's sending off also made the Netherlands the Europa League
First team in previous history to have four players sent off.
More importantly, the red card of Delicht became the key turning point of the game. The Dutch players' mentality immediately collapsed, while the Czech Republic quickly launched an offensive. Soon they used a free kick by Holeš to break the deadlock, and then Holeš grabbed a break and assisted Hick to determine the victory. In this way, the Netherlands, who were originally the favorites to qualify, had to face their bitter rivals and return home again. And Delicht due to the red card was sent off obviously to the team's loss need to bear some responsibility, but the good thing is that he is still very young, can make up for their own mistakes in the future competition.
