Netherlands Beats Austria 5–1 at Wembley Stadium

The game began with a cautious start from both sides, with neither team attempting to dictate the tempo. However, the Dutch defense initially struggled to contain Austria 's relentless pressure. Early in the first half, Ernie Brandts opened the scoring for the Netherlands , a moment of frustration for the Austrian defense.

Austria then doubled their lead in the 35th minute, with Rob Rensenbrink converting a penalty. The Dutch team's defense looked shaky, unable to effectively respond to the Austrian onslaught. The early pressure from Austria began to pay off with a second goal in the 36th minute, courtesy of Johnny Rep.

The second half saw a sustained period of attacking play from Austria, with Erich Obermayer netting a crucial third goal in the 53rd minute. The Dutch team struggled to create meaningful opportunities, and the Austrian dominance continued. The Dutch side's defensive efforts were ultimately insufficient to prevent the Austrian team from scoring multiple goals.

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The second half saw a sustained period of attacking play from Austria, with Erich Obermayer netting a crucial third goal in the 53rd minute.

Finally, Willy van de Kerkhof added his touch to the scoreline with a goal in the 82nd minute, further solidifying Austria's lead. The match demonstrated a powerful display of attacking football, culminating in a memorable victory for the Austrian team.

The result marked a crucial step for Austria in their group stage journey, establishing a strong foundation for their subsequent matches. The intensity of the game, particularly in the final stages, proved to be a significant factor in the victory. A historic result for Austria.", 60' NLD: René van de Kerkhof → Unknown # 60' NLD: Unknown → Dick Schoenaker # 66' NLD: Ernie Brandts → Unknown # 66' NLD: Unknown → Adrie van Kraay