Algeria stun Netherlands 1-0 in Rotterdam as Anis Hadj Moussa delivers with a brilliant strike

The visitors defeat the Netherlands 1–0 in Rotterdam, with Anis Hadj Moussa delivering a brilliant second‑half finish to secure the result. You lived every moment of this international clash here on Bolavip.

Final whistle! Algeria secure the victory with Moussa’s stunning strike making the difference.

The referee signals four minutes of stoppage time. The Netherlands are running out of chances as they push desperately for an equalizer against an Algeria side now fully committed to defending their lead.

Koeman moves his bench again: Brian Brobbey comes on to replace Jan Paul van Hecke. More attacking power for the final minutes as the Dutch chase the equalizer

Algeria take the lead with a sensational strike from Anis Hadj Moussa! Receiving the ball on the right, he cuts inside and curls a stunning shot into the far corner past the Dutch keeper. A moment of brilliance to break the deadlock.

Memphis Depay finds space and goes for it, but Luca Zidane stands tall once more, reacting quickly to keep Algeria level. The Granada goalkeeper continues to be the hero of the night.

Koeman makes another attacking change: Wout Weghorst comes on to replace Cody Gakpo. The Dutch look for more aerial presence and finishing power in the final stretch.

Algeria attempt to create from deep, moving the ball patiently out of defense, but their sequences break down quickly and they fail to generate any real threat in the final third.

Rayan Hadjam stays down after taking a blow to the face from Koopmeiners, who never saw him coming. The Algerian defender receives medical attention and, after a brief check, returns to the pitch.

Mohamed Amoura’s night is over as Adil Boulbina comes on to take his place. Fresh legs for Petković as he keeps rotating his attack.

The Dutch circulate possession through midfield, trying new combinations and angles, yet they still struggle to create real danger near Algeria’s box. The rhythm slows as they search for a breakthrough.

Koeman refreshes his lineup with four changes:

• Lutsharel Geertruida replaces Mats Wieffer

• Quinten Timber comes on for Frenkie de Jong

• Teun Koopmeiners enters for Donyell Malen

• Marten De Roon replaces Tijjani Reijnders

Justin Kluivert gets on the end of a sharp passing sequence, but his final touch lets him down as the ball drifts wide of the end line. Another chance that slips away for the Netherlands.

Amine Gouiri comes off, and Nadir Benbouali enters as Petković continues adjusting his attack.

Luca Zidane pulls off a sensational diving stop to deny Justin Kluivert from opening the scoring. The Algerian goalkeeper continues to be the standout performer of the night.

Fares Chaibi drives into the box from the right, but Jan Paul van Hecke throws himself in from the ground to block the shot and keep it from reaching the target.

The Dutch side continue trying to build from midfield, circulating the ball with patience as they look for a way through. Algeria’s back line remains fully alert, reading every movement and closing the gaps quickly.

The Dutch forward breaks in from the right once again and goes for a low, angled strike, but it drifts just wide of the post. The Netherlands edging closer to the opener.

The Dutch midfielder unleashes a powerful strike from the edge of the box, and it flies just over the crossbar. The Netherlands were a whisker away from breaking the deadlock.

Nathan Aké stays down after clashing with Chaibi, never seeing the Algerian attacker coming. The Dutch defender needs medical attention before getting back to his feet.

The visitors look more energetic following the changes, and a quick move ends with a shot that goes wide of the far post.

Petković refreshes his side: Hadj Moussa, Belghali, Maza, Chaibi, Tougaï and Hadjam replace Mandi, Abada, Mahrez, Amoura, Zerrouki and Belaïd.

Koeman makes wholesale adjustments: Hato, Roefs, Kluivert, Aké and Depay come on for Van de Ven, Verbruggen, Summerville, Van Dijk and Gravenberch.

The action resumes in Rotterdam with the Netherlands looking to turn their dominance into a goal after a strong first half.

Possession: Netherlands 50%, Algeria 50%
Total shots: Netherlands 5, Algeria 2
Shots on target: Netherlands 3, Algeria 1

The referee sends both teams to the break after an intense, fast‑paced opening 45 minutes in Rotterdam. The Netherlands created the clearer chances, but Luca Zidane’s outstanding performance keeps Algeria level.

The Granada goalkeeper comes up big again, producing a sensational save to deny Summerville’s close‑range effort and keep the Netherlands from taking the lead.

The visitors try to take the tempo out of the match in these final minutes of the first half, aiming to reach the break with the score still level.

The rain intensifies in Rotterdam, speeding up the surface and making every touch a bit sharper.

Algeria win a set piece in the Netherlands’ half after a foul in midfield.

Mohamed Amoura picks the pocket in midfield and drives into the box, but his shot is blocked by Jan Paul van Hecke, sending the ball out for a corner.

Algeria lose the ball under pressure, and Reijnders pounces with a close‑range effort, but Luca Zidane reacts brilliantly and gets a superb hand to keep it out.

Cody Gakpo picks it up in midfield, drives forward and unleashes a strike from the edge of the box, but Luca Zidane produces a sensational save to keep it level.

A clever through ball sends Summerville into the box, and he squares a low pass for Donyell Malen, who can’t make clean contact at the far post. The Netherlands were inches away.

Achref Abada makes a run down the right flank but loses possession as he approaches the Netherlands’ box.

The Dutch side find the net after a quick attacking move, yet the goal is disallowed for an offside position in the build‑up.

The Dutch forward finds space inside the box and fires a powerful shot that crashes off the upright. So close for the Netherlands!

Tijjani Reijnders gains ground on the left flank, but Nabil Bentaleb slides in and clips the Dutch midfielder to stop the advance.

The hosts circulate the ball patiently in their own half as they try to put together a structured attacking move.

The hosts try to settle into possession as they look to dictate the tempo in these opening minutes.

The international friendly between the Netherlands and Algeria is underway at De Ku

Both teams are lined up for the pre‑match protocol at Stadion Feijenoord. The atmosphere is building as the Netherlands and Algeria prepare for kickoff.

Players from both sides are out on the pitch at De Kuip, going through their warm‑up routines as we get closer to kickoff.

The match will be officiated by an Austrian crew, appointed to lead this international friendly at De Kuip.

Full officiating team:
Referee: Jakob Semler
Assistant Referees: Martin Höfler, Alexander Borucki
Fourth Official: Christian‑Petru Ciochirca
VAR: Alan Kijas
Assistant VAR: Josef Spurny

Today’s action takes place at Stadion Feijenoord / De Kuip in Rotterdam. With a capacity of around 51,100 spectators, it is one of the most iconic stadiums in the Netherlands and provides a strong home setting as both teams continue their preparations ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The match between the Netherlands and Algeria is scheduled to start at 2:45 PM ET - 11:45 AM PT on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Stadion Feijenoord - De Kuip in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. In the United States, the game will be broadcast on FOX Soccer Plus and available via live streaming on Fubo and ViX, depending on your region.

Algeria’s starting XI: L. Zidane; A. Abada, R. Aït‑Nouri, A. Mandi, Z. Belaïd; R. Zerrouki, N. Bentaleb; R. Mahrez , H. Aouar, M. Amoura; A. Gouiri.

Netherlands’ starting XI: Bart Verbruggen; Virgil van Dijk, Jan Paul van Hecke, Micky van de Ven; Ryan Gravenberch, Mats Wieffer, Tijjani Reijnders, Frenkie de Jong; Cody Gakpo, Donyell Malen, Crysencio Summerville.

Welcome to our live blog! This time, the Netherlands host Algeria in an international friendly as both teams continue their preparations ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Stay with us for all the action and minute‑by‑minute updates of this matchup at Stadion Feijenoord / De Kuip in Rotterdam.