The national team that failed to defeat Slovenia in the Euro 2024 final: England against the Netherlands from 0:1 to a dramatic victory of 2:1
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Both finalists of Euro 2024 are now known: in the grand final, Spain, who defeated France on Tuesday, will face England, who overcame Netherlands on Wednesday. The second semifinal match in Dortmund unfolded similarly to the first in Munich. The loser took the lead, but the winner responded with two goals to progress. The exception was that England secured their victory only moments before the final whistle, with substitute Ollie Watkins scoring in the 90th minute, sending the fans of the island nation into jubilation.
The Tulips started the match stronger and took the lead after just seven minutes through young star Xavi Simons. In the 16th minute, Denzel Dumfries clumsily and unwisely blocked a shot from the English captain inside his penalty area, inadvertently hitting him with the ball, prompting VAR intervention. After reviewing the footage, the referee judged the foul significant enough for a penalty, which Harry Kane converted confidently.
Both teams had their chances throughout the game, and just as extra time seemed inevitable, Ollie Watkins struck the Dutch net with a powerful, precise diagonal shot from inside the penalty area, sending the team that failed to defeat Slovenia in Euro 2024 into the final… An interesting note: Cole Palmer provided the assist for Watkins’ goal; both players were introduced by English coach Gareth Southgate in the 81st minute. The English media is already writing about it: the best double substitution in football history…
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Author: editorial Football Planet