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Similar to the first semi-final of the European Football Championship, attractive football was played from the start on Wednesday. In particular, the representatives of England, who have faced criticism for a too tight game during the course of the championship so far, made a significantly better impression than in previous matches.
Nevertheless, the Dutch were the first to take the lead in Dortmund. In the seventh minute, offensive midfielder Xavi Simons won the ball and fired just before the penalty area. The goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was able to dribble the ball, but he did not knock it out of the goal.
England equalized in the 18th minute from a penalty awarded by the referee following viewing the monitor. It was converted by a fouled player, Bayern striker and England captain Harry Kane, who aimed precisely on the ground towards the post.
By the end of the first half, both sides had a chance to score another goal, the crossbar and post fell. The English were a little closer to the goal when Phil Foden beat the Dutch goalkeeper, but the ball was stopped on the goal line by the “Oranjes” defender Denzel Dumfries.
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The second half did not bring as many goal opportunities, the game was more tactical, but continued with high commitment. The English netted a second goal in the 79th minute when Bukayo Saka headed in a pass from Kyle Walker from the right wing. But the goal was disallowed because the shooter was offside.
England still managed to score when Ollie Watkins, who had been on the pitch for around ten minutes, came through at the very end. The Aston Villa striker handled the ball with his back to the goal in the penalty area and successfully headed the right-footed shot to the far post. In the set two minutes, the Dutch did not get a significant chance to avoid defeat.
The final of the European championship is played on Sunday, the English will play once morest the Spanish.