Netherlands Stun Turkey at Euro 2024 Quarter-Finals
In a thrilling quarter-final clash at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, the Netherlands came from behind to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Turkey at Euro 2024. The win sets up a semi-final showdown with England on Wednesday.
Despite a bright start, the Dutch began to lose momentum as the first half progressed. Samet Akaydin gave Turkey the lead, heading home a cross from Arda Guler at the back post. Guler almost doubled the advantage early in the second half, but his free-kick was tipped onto the post by Bart Verbruggen.
As the Netherlands chased the game, they gradually regained their dominance. Stefan de Vrij drew the Dutch level with a thumping header from a Memphis Depay cross. Within five minutes, they were ahead, as Mert Muldur turned Denzel Dumfries’ low centre into his own goal under pressure from Cody Gakpo.
“The victory sets up an intriguing clash with England, as the two giants of European football battle it out for a spot in the Euro 2024 final.”
Turkey pushed for an equalizer, but substitute Micky van de Ven made a heroic goal-line clearance to deny Zeki Celik, while Verbruggen kept out Semih Kilicsoy from close range as the Netherlands held on to secure their place in the semi-finals.
The victory sets up an intriguing clash with England, as the two giants of European football battle it out for a spot in the Euro 2024 final. Football fans can look forward to a thrilling encounter as the tournament reaches its climax.
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