Joshua Zirkzee Shines as He Helps Netherlands Score a Crushing Victory Over Bosnia

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee scored his first goal for the Netherlands, aiding in their 5-2 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Nations League. This is prepared by SSP.

The 23-year-old summer signing from Bologna, making his third appearance, opened the scoring with a flicked header, capitalizing on a deflected shot by Xavi Simons. Man-of-the-match Zirkzee remained active for 74 minutes, achieving 38 touches, completing 19 of his 26 passes, and creating three significant chances.

Bosnia’s Ermedin Demirović equalized with a first-time finish from Denis Huseinbasic's through ball. However, Zirkzee set up Tijjani Reijnders to restore the lead for the Dutch just before halftime. In the second half, Liverpool's Cody Gakpo extended the lead, slotting the ball into an empty net from Reijnders' cross across the six-yard box.

Bosnian captain Edin Dzeko provided a glimmer of hope, scoring his 66th international goal from an Esmir Bajraktarevic cross to make it 3-2. Despite this, late goals from Wout Weghorst and Xavi Simons sealed an emphatic win for the Netherlands. The match at Philips Stadion showcased crucial contributions from Zirkzee, including four key passes, a tackle, and an interception.

As Ronald Koeman's side prepares to face Germany at the Johan Cruyff Arena, Manchester United fans will be optimistic that Zirkzee can maintain his impressive form in the Premier League. His commendable performances, starting from his debut against Fulham, show promise despite struggles like the 3-0 loss to Liverpool. With Erik ten Hag at the helm, Zirkzee’s summer transfer from Bologna bodes well for his future contributions to the team.