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Late Dumfries header secures Netherlands win after Ukraine fightback

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June 13, 2021 Netherlands' Denzel Dumfries heads at goal via REUTERS

Flying full back Denzel Dumfries scored a late winner to earn the Netherlands a 3-2 victory over Ukraine in a thrilling Group C opener at the European Championship on Sunday after the Dutch had thrown away a two-goal lead.

Dumfries rescued all three points for the home team five minutes from time after Ukraine had fought their way back into the match at the Johan Cruyff Arena.

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