Netherlands beats Norway 2-0 to qualifies for Qatar World Cup 2022.
The Netherlands qualified for next year’s World Cup on its second attempt Tuesday by beating Norway 2-0 in an empty De Kuip stadium.
Turkey qualified for the playoffs by beating Montenegro 2-1 in Podgorica.
Steven Bergwijn finally broke the stalemate in a cagey match in the 84th minute, running onto a pass by Arnaut Danjuma and smashing a powerful shot past Orjan Nyland.
In stoppage time, the Tottenham winger surged forward and laid off a pass for Memphis Depay to seal the victory with a shot from a tight angle.
The Netherlands will be back at the World Cup after an eight-year gap, forcing Norway star Erling Haaland to wait until at least 2026 to make his debut on the biggest stage.
The Dutch finished third in Brazil in 2014 in Van Gaal’s second stint in charge of the national team.
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