Frank de Boer’s first game as Netherlands coach ended in defeat as Mexico’s second-half penalty from Wolves striker and skipper Raul Jimenez gave Mexico victory in a friendly as the game ended 1-0. Raul Jimenez had missed several chances before he finally converted from the penalty spot after being pulled back by Nathan Ake.
The Dutch were poor although almost snatched an equaliser late on when Memphis Depay hit the bar. The Netherlands will be playing Bosnia in the Nations League on Sunday. The former Crystal Palace manager De Boer was named Netherlands boss on the 23rd of September following the departure of Ronald Koeman to coach Barcelona.
The game was filled with lots of missed chances but Mexico came out victorious at end of the day. Both teams used their best starting line up but luck was not on the side of the home side.