The Netherlands did the job and topped Group F. A 3-1 win over Tunisia was not perfect, but it was enough to set up a provisional round-of-32 meeting with Morocco and keep the Dutch attack firmly in fantasy conversation.
An early Ellyes Skhiri own goal settled the nerves, Brian Brobbey scored again, and Jan Paul van Hecke restored control after Tunisia briefly threatened through Hazem Mastouri. Tunisia are out after a brutal group stage.
Here are the Demon Notes from Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands: Brobbey keeps delivering, Dumfries is still a menace, Tunisia exit, and the Dutch now become a real but not risk-free R32 route.
Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands
- Goals: Ellyes Skhiri own goal, Brian Brobbey, Jan Paul van Hecke; Hazem Mastouri for Tunisia
- Key story: Netherlands topped Group F and qualified for the round of 32
- Tunisia story: Tunisia are eliminated after conceding heavily across the group
- Current projected R32 route: Netherlands v Morocco (provisional)
- Demon route model: Netherlands 58% advance, 54% Clean Sheet Shield; Morocco 42% advance, 44% Shield
Team Stats
Player Stats
| Player | Pos | Price | Output | Match stats | Fantasy verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Brobbey | FWD | 5.7m | Goal | Third goal of the tournament and another proper penalty-box game | Great value if he keeps starting |
| Denzel Dumfries | DEF | 6.0m | Forced own goal threat | 4 shots, 8 box touches and heavy right-side involvement | Upside defender, but Morocco is not soft |
| Jan Paul van Hecke | DEF | 4.5m | Goal | Restored the two-goal lead from a set-piece situation | Cheap route only if nailed |
| Frenkie de Jong | MID | 6.5m | Control | Drove the game and helped the Dutch dominate territory | Better real-life than fantasy ceiling |
| Hazem Mastouri | FWD | 4.5m | Goal | Header gave Tunisia a flicker of hope | Tournament over |
| Ellyes Skhiri | MID | 5.0m | Own goal | Early own goal summed up Tunisia's campaign | Avoid; Tunisia are out |
Qualification And Round Of 32 Angle
The Netherlands are through as Group F winners. In the current provisional R32 snapshot they face Morocco, with Demon giving them a 58% advance chance and 54% Clean Sheet Shield.
That makes Dutch attackers more interesting than a defensive triple-up. Brobbey is the value route, Gakpo remains a live option if starting, and Dumfries carries the defender ceiling.
Verdict: Netherlands are a good R32 team to own, but Morocco are awkward enough that this is not a blind Qualification Booster stack.