England vs. Netherlands: Dramatic Semi-Final Sends
Three Lions to EURO 2024 Final
The UEFA EURO 2024 semifinal clash between England and the Netherlands was nothing short of a footballing thriller. On July 11, 2024, at the BVB Stadion Dortmund, these two teams battled fiercely for a spot in the final. Let’s dive into the heart-pounding moments of this epic encounter.
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- Date and Venue: The match unfolded on a tense Wednesday evening, July 11, 2024, at the BVB Stadion Dortmund.
- Result: England secured a nail-biting victory, defeating the Netherlands 2-1.
Key Moments:
- Harry Kane’s Penalty: The Netherlands took an early lead with Xavi Simons’ brilliant goal in the seventh minute. However, England’s captain, Harry Kane, stepped up and converted a penalty to level the score before the 20-minute mark.
- Ollie Watkins’ Heroic Strike: As the clock ticked toward 90 minutes, substitute Ollie Watkins etched his name in English football lore. With a burst of speed and determination, Watkins fired home a sensational solo goal, securing England’s place in the EURO 2024 final. His finish was nothing short of outstanding, and the entire nation erupted in celebration.
Peter Drury’s poetic commentary on Netherlands vs. England 1-2 👇pic.twitter.com/yeZ5yz20UA
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Heartbreak for the Dutch: Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk summed up the emotions: “When you concede so late, it’s terrible. This hurts a lot. You give it your all, and if it still turns out like that, it sucks.”
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Team Stats:
England:
- Yellow Cards: 2
- Total Shots: 12
- Shots on Target: 6
- Ball Possession: 58%
- Goals Scored: 2
Netherlands vs England 🏴🇳🇱👊 pic.twitter.com/3NiWWFmg2G
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Netherlands:
- Yellow Cards: 3
- Total Shots: 9
- Shots on Target: 3
- Ball Possession: 42%
- Goals Scored: 1
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Man of the Match:
Ollie Watkins rightfully claimed the title of “Man of the Match.” His late heroics and match-winning goal showcased his talent and determination. Watkins, who had an impressive season with Aston Villa in the 2023-24 English Premier League, proved that patience pays off.
🚨🥇 UEFA Man of the Match for Netherlands vs England: Ollie Watkins. 🏴
0.06xG, one crucial goal. pic.twitter.com/8OrKXaDh5I
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 10, 2024
- England advances to its second consecutive EURO final, setting up a showdown with Spain.
- The Dutch team hoped for a rematch of the 2010 World Cup final against Spain, but fate had other plans.
- Cole Palmer’s perfectly timed assist to Watkins was a moment of brilliance that will be remembered for years.
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