Football News: Thrilling Euro 2024 Semifinal as England Stun Netherlands in Comeback Victory
In a captivating Euro 2024 semifinal clash, England staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Netherlands 2-1 at Westfalenstadion in Dortmund. Despite the Dutch taking an early lead, the Three Lions fought back to secure a place in the final against Spain.
The match began with the Netherlands asserting their dominance, as Xavi Simons dispossessed Declan Rice and unleashed a powerful strike from 20 yards to put his side ahead in the 7th minute. However, England refused to be deterred and equalized shortly before the half-hour mark when Denzel Dumfries conceded a penalty for a late foul on Harry Kane, and the Bayern Munich star duly converted the spot-kick.
“The first half continued to be an entertaining affair, with Phil Foden denied by a goalline clearance and the post, while Dumfries’ header cannoned off the crossbar.”
England maintained the upper hand, but Koeman’s team began to take control in the second half. Bukayo Saka thought he had scored the winner for England, but Kyle Walker was deemed to be offside in the build-up. As the match headed towards extra time, substitute Ollie Watkins stepped up with a moment of magic, firing an inch-perfect shot into the corner in the 90th minute to send the England fans into ecstasy.
The result means that the Euro 2020 runners-up will now face tournament favourites Spain in the final at Olympiastadion on Sunday, in a highly anticipated clash between two of the European powerhouses.
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