The "Orange Knights," the Netherlands national team, hosted and came from behind to defeat Norway in their latest friendly football match.
In the international friendly football match on Friday night, 27 Mar 2026 GMT+7, the notable fixture saw the "Orange Knights" of the Netherlands host Norway at Johan Cruyff Arena.
In the opening half, at the 24th minute, Norway took the lead 1-0 as Andreas Skjelderup curled a beautiful shot into the far post.
Then, in the 35th minute, the Netherlands equalized 1-1 when Teun Koopmeiners delivered a corner kick from the left side into the penalty area, and Virgil van Dijk headed the ball into the net. The half ended with this score.
In the second half, at the 51st minute, the Netherlands took the lead 2-1. Cody Gakpo passed into the right side of the box to Denzel Dumfries, who crossed the ball to Tijjani Reijnders, who scored.
Neither team scored further in the remaining time. The match ended with the Netherlands defeating Norway 2-1.