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Dutch suffer shock 0-2 loss to Bulgaria

Updated on: 27 March,2017 07:12 AM IST  | 
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The Netherlands' hopes of reaching the World Cup finals suffered a major setback on Saturday when the three-time runners-up slumped to a shock 2-0 defeat to Bulgaria

Dutch suffer shock 0-2 loss to Bulgaria

The Netherlands’ Arjen Robben acknowledges the crowd after their 0-2-loss to Bulgaria in the World Cup qualifier on Saturday. Pic/AFPThe Netherlands' Arjen Robben acknowledges the crowd after their 0-2-loss to Bulgaria in the World Cup qualifier on Saturday. Pic/AFP


Paris: The Netherlands' hopes of reaching the World Cup finals suffered a major setback on Saturday when the three-time runners-up slumped to a shock 2-0 defeat to Bulgaria. The loss left the Dutch six points behind Group A leaders France and down in fourth spot, three back from Sweden and two off Bulgaria with just the group winners guaranteed a place in the 2018 finals in Russia.


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