11.07.2024 00:00
England secured their spot in the final of the 2024 European Football Championship by defeating the Netherlands 2-1 after being 1-0 down in the semi-final. The final between Spain and England in EURO 2024 will take place on Sunday, July 14th.
The semi-final of the 2024 European Football Championship saw a clash between the Netherlands and England. The match took place at the BVB Dortmund Stadium, and the winning side came out with a score of 2-1.
XAVI SIMONS OPENS THE SCORE WITH A ROCKET
The Netherlands started the game quickly. Xavi Simons took the stage in the 7th minute and scored a fantastic goal from outside the penalty area, putting his team ahead 1-0.
EQUALIZER WITH A PENALTY GOAL
In the 14th minute of the match, Harry Kane was brought down by Denzel Dumfries. Referee Felix Zwayer pointed to the penalty spot after VAR review. England's captain Kane stepped up to take the penalty in the 18th minute and found the back of the net, equalizing the score. The first half of the match ended with this score.
KANE MAKES HISTORY
The experienced striker, with this penalty goal, became one of the two players who have scored the most goals for England in the history of the European Championships, along with Alan Shearer (7 goals).
DUMFRIES CLEARS THE BALL OFF THE LINE
After this goal, England increased the pressure and had a 100% goal-scoring chance with Philip Foden in just 5 minutes. However, Denzel Dumfries cleared Foden's shot off the goal line, preventing his opponent from scoring.
ENGLAND'S GOAL DISALLOWED BY VAR
In the 80th minute, Philip Foden took advantage of another chance but was denied by VAR. The 24-year-old's goal was ruled out for offside.
WATKINS SECURES THE FINAL IN THE 90TH MINUTE
England found the goal they were looking for in the 90th minute. With Ole Watkins' goal, they took a 2-1 lead. The English team managed to maintain their advantage in extra time and secured a 2-1 victory, booking their place in the final.
OPPONENT: SPAIN
England, who defeated the Netherlands 2-1 with a last-minute goal, will face Spain in the final. Spain, who also won with the same score against France, will be their opponent. The final, which will determine the champion of EURO 2024, will be played on Sunday, July 14th.