Soccer-Ukraine fightback was a blemish for Dutch defence says centre back


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group C - Netherlands v Ukraine - Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands - June 13, 2021 Netherlands' Stefan de Vrij in action with Ukraine's Heorhiy Sudakov Pool via REUTERS/Peter Dejong

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Conceding twice in their opening European Championship clash against Ukraine must be seen as a blemish on the Netherlands defence, centre back Stefan de Vrij said on Tuesday.

The Dutch let Ukraine score two goals in the space of four minutes near the end of their Group C encounter on Sunday to surrender a 2-0 lead, only for Denzel Dumfries to score a late winner in an exciting conclusion to the contest.

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