Romania began the brighter but it ended firmly the Netherlands’ half, Cody Gakpo’s well-taken finish currently plotting a course into the quarter-finals. The Dutch defence had to weather an early storm and didn’t necessarily batten the hatches particularly effectively, but those further ahead grew as the half wore on to regularly threaten Florin Nita’s goal. There was plenty in there to encourage both sides, though, and suggest there could well be more goals to come.

Van Dijk then concedes a corner, but strong defensive headers from both he and Stefan de Vrij ensure that the Netherlands make it to Felix Zwayer’s half-time peeping without concession.

Into three additional minutes. Virgil van Dijk makes a rare error, coughing up possession inside his own half. Denis Dragus eschews a couple of passing possibilities to eager team mates to fire on goal, though Bart Verbruggen need not move to pat it down and collect.

Big chance! Bogdan Racovitan is pickpocketed by the impressive Denzel Dumfries having lost control of the flock while attempting to shepherd out of play. Dumfries tees up Xavi Simons, but the youngster takes a touch or two too many before poking a poor effort wide.

Memphis Depay tries something extravagant, attempting to bend the corner back on itself with the outside of his boot from the right with Florin Nita a few yards off his line and the goal exposed. The connection is sweet enough, but the angle and amplitude aren’t quite so nice.

Denzel Dumfries certanly gives the Netherlands greater attacking thrust up the right touchline. He wins a 10th Dutch corner of the evening.

Xavi Simons shows off some flicks and flair, conjuring a rabona that is blocked behind before some fancy footwork up the left touchline. He and Cody Gakpo are interchanging intelligently.

Finally, Romania make their change. Bogdan Racovitan comes on and takes up his place alongside Ragu Dragusin in central defence, with Andrei Burca pushed out to left-back. Vasile Mogos was only in the side due to Nicusor Bancu’s suspension – that’s a real blow for Edward Iordanescu.

Vasile Mogos’ day appears to be done. His head appeared to hit a bony shoulder and the left-back doesn’t look particularly well at all as he slumps down on the bench.

Romania continue with ten players as a substitute is stripped off.