Wijnaldum usually plays in a more restrained role for his club Liverpool, but yesterday he was in a more attacking role. He created trouble for the French defence with his probing runs, and it was his opportunistic strike in the first half which put the Dutch ahead.
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He is a good dribbler and passer, and therefore is a threat for opposition defences. He is usually given more defensive duties while playing for Liverpool, and therefore cannot fully utilise his attacking potential at club level.
He ventured into the box and put the ball into the net after it had come off Hugo Lloris who parried a Ryan Babel shot from close range. It was Wijnaldum’s opportunism which led to the goal, as he was at the right spot to slot the ball home. It was his 10th goal for The Netherlands in 52 matches, and there should be many more to come.
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