Portugal 0-3 Netherlands: 5 Talking Points

Ronaldo could not save Portugal this time
Ronaldo could not save Portugal this time

#2 Tale of two 18-year-old wonderkids from the Netherlands

Netherlands Training session
Justin Kluivert made his Netherlands debut

It was a night to remember for the two 18-year-old kids from Ajax, Matthijs de Ligt and Justin Kluivert. De Ligt made his second successive start at the heart of Netherlands defence while Justin Kluivert was handed his Netherlands debut off the bench.

Thought to be the future of the Netherlands football, Matthijs de Ligt produced a solid display at the back. Not content with his defensive duties, he made 2 assists on the night.

He produced a wonderful cross for Ryal Babel to score in the 32nd minute and assisted Virgil van Dijk for Netherland's third goal. Justin Kluivert was given his international debut when he replaced Memphis Depay in the 78th minute. The youngster did not get a chance to show his potential as Portugal dominated the last few minutes.

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