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Netherlands Overcomes North Macedonia 37-32 in Hard-Fought Match

The Netherlands claimed a 37-32 victory over North Macedonia in a tightly contested game. The first half saw frequent lead changes, with the Netherlands taking control after a red card for Petar Atanasijevikj (23rd minute) and building a 17-13 lead, ending the half at 18-15.

After halftime, the Dutch extended their lead to five goals. Despite a strong effort from North Macedonia, led by Filip Kuzmanovski (9 goals) and Martin Serafimov (6 goals), turnovers and missed opportunities hindered their comeback. The game became intense in the final minutes with multiple red cards, including for Robin Schoenaker and Milan Lazarevski.

Key performances from Rutger ten Velde (11 goals) and Kay Smits (7 goals) helped the Netherlands secure the win, utilizing counterattacks effectively to seal the 37-32 result.

Standings provided by Sofascore

PHOTO: RFM/Filip Viranovski

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