The team that failed to beat Slovenia in the Euro 2024 semifinals: England through penalties, Netherlands only after a comeback
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At Euro 2024, the quarterfinal matches concluded on Saturday, setting the stage for a battle among four football giants of the Old Continent on the penultimate step. On Tuesday, Spain and France will face off in Munich in the first semifinal, while England will clash with the Netherlands in Dortmund the following day. The final will take place in Berlin a week from now.
Despite England not shining brightly in Germany, they managed to reach the semifinals. The team, which couldn’t find a way to defeat Slovenia, needed penalties to overcome Switzerland in the quarterfinals. The English, unlike many past occasions, were perfect from the penalty spot, with all five players scoring. In contrast, Switzerland’s Manuel Akanji, who plays in the English Premier League, missed in the first series, sealing their exit from the 17th European Championship.
In the other Saturday match, the Netherlands faced Turkey. The Turks took the lead through Samet Akaydin of Fenerbahçe in the 35th minute. They held onto their advantage until the 70th minute when Stefan de Vrij equalized for the Dutch with a header. The decision came in the 76th minute when Cody Gakpo scored his fourth goal of Euro 2024, with significant help from a Turkish defender.
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