Cody Gakpo scored one and assisted one, while substitute Donyell Malen scored two goals as the Netherlands crushed Romania 3-0 and advanced to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.
European Football Championship or Euro 2024 in Germany, Round of 16, Romania, who came in first in Group E, will meet the Netherlands, the third-place team in Group D, at the Arena Munich on the night of July 2, 2024.
Romania, led by Edvard Yordanescu, fielded Dennis Man and Ianis Hagi in attack along with Denis Draguc as the striker.
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has changed his attacking lineup with Stephen Bergwijn coming in as one of the three forwards, along with Cody Gakpo and Memphis Depay.
The first 10 minutes of the game started with Romania attacking more but they still didn’t have any clear shooting opportunities.
12′ Romanian goalkeeper Florin Nita makes his first save on Memphis Depay’s shot in the penalty area, but the Netherlands forward is offside.
20 minutes, the Netherlands took a 1-0 lead. Shafi Simons passed the ball to the left wing for Cody Gakpo, who locked it once and shot with his right foot, the ball hitting the near post and into the goal.
In the final minutes of the game in the 45+2 minute, Romania had a chance to attack. Denis Draguc shot from outside the penalty area, but Bart Verbrucken saved it.
The first half ended with the Netherlands leading Romania 1-0.
Back to the second half, in the 54th minute, Denzel Dumfries placed the ball into the penalty area. The Romanian player made a poor clearance and it came to Memphis Depay who shot but did not hit the ball with full force, ending the chances of the Netherlands taking the lead.
In the 58th minute, the Orange Knights had a chance to score from a corner kick. Memphis Depay crossed into the middle, but Virgil van Dijk headed the ball, unfortunately hitting the post and going out of the goal.
63 minutes, the Netherlands missed a chance to take the lead following Cody Gakpo shot from right in front of the goal but was disallowed by VAR for being in an offside position.
83 minutes, Cody Gakpo passed the ball from the sideline back to substitute Donyell Malen who ran in and flicked it with his right foot into the net, giving the Netherlands a 2-0 lead.
In the second half, in the 90+3 minute, the Netherlands extended their lead to 3-0 when Donyell Malen dribbled the ball and shot with his right foot into the goal, his second goal of the game.
After that, there were no more scores. The game ended with the Netherlands crushing Romania 3-0, advancing to the last 8 teams to wait for the winner between Austria and Turkey.
List of 11 starting players
Romania (4-1-4-1) : Florin Nita – Andrey Ratiu, Radu Dragusin, Andrea Burka, Vasile Mokos – Marius Marin- Radvan Marin, Nicolae Stanciu, Dennis Man, Yanis Hagi – Denis Dragus
Netherlands (4-3-3) : Bart Verbrucken – Denzel Dumfries, Stefan de Vrij, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Ake – Tiani Reinders, Jerdy Schouten, Shafi Simons – Stephen Bergwijn, Cody Gakpo, Memphis Depay
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Cody Gakpo scored one goal and assisted on another, while substitute Donyell Malen scored two goals as the Netherlands overwhelmed Romania 3-0, advancing to the quarterfinals of Euro 2024.
In the Round of 16 of the European Football Championship or Euro 2024 in Germany, Romania, who finished first in Group E, faced the Netherlands, the third-place team in Group D, at the Arena Munich on the evening of July 2, 2024.
Romania, led by Edvard Yordanescu, fielded Dennis Man and Ianis Hagi in attack alongside Denis Draguc as the striker.
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman adjusted his attacking lineup, featuring Stephen Bergwijn as one of the three forwards, alongside Cody Gakpo and Memphis Depay.
Romania started the match with a more attacking approach during the first 10 minutes, but they were unable to create any clear scoring opportunities.
In the 12th minute, Romanian goalkeeper Florin Nita made his first save on Memphis Depay’s shot inside the penalty area, but the Netherlands forward was offside.
After 20 minutes, the Netherlands took a 1-0 lead. Shafi Simons passed the ball to the left wing for Cody Gakpo, who controlled it and shot with his right foot, the ball hitting the near post and finding the back of the net.
In the final minutes of the first half, the 45+2 minute, Romania had a chance to attack. Denis Draguc shot from outside the penalty area, but Bart Verbrucken saved it.
The first half ended with the Netherlands leading Romania 1-0.
Returning to the second half, in the 54th minute, Denzel Dumfries played the ball into the penalty area. The Romanian player made a poor clearance, allowing Memphis Depay to get a shot, but he didn’t connect fully with the ball, ending the chance for the Netherlands to extend their lead.
In the 58th minute, the Orange Knights had a chance to score from a corner kick. Memphis Depay crossed into the box, but Virgil van Dijk’s header unfortunately hit the post and went out of the goal.
In the 63rd minute, the Netherlands missed an opportunity to increase their lead following Cody Gakpo shot from close range, but VAR ruled it out for offside.
In the 83rd minute, Cody Gakpo passed the ball from the sideline back to substitute Donyell Malen, who ran in and flicked it with his right foot into the net, giving the Netherlands a 2-0 lead.
In the second half, in the 90+3 minute, the Netherlands extended their lead to 3-0 when Donyell Malen dribbled the ball and shot with his right foot into the goal, marking his second goal of the game.
After that, there were no further goals scored. The match concluded with the Netherlands crushing Romania 3-0, advancing to the last eight teams, where they will await the winner between Austria and Turkey.
List of 11 starting players
Romania (4-1-4-1) : Florin Nita – Andrey Ratiu, Radu Dragusin, Andrea Burka, Vasile Mokos – Marius Marin- Radvan Marin, Nicolae Stanciu, Dennis Man, Yanis Hagi – Denis Dragus
Netherlands (4-3-3) : Bart Verbrucken – Denzel Dumfries, Stefan de Vrij, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Ake – Tiani Reinders, Jerdy Schouten, Shafi Simons – Stephen Bergwijn, Cody Gakpo, Memphis Depay
Netherlands Dominate Romania, Booking Euro 2024 Quarterfinal Spot
The Netherlands cruised to a dominant 3-0 victory over Romania in the Round of 16 at the Arena Munich, securing their place in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
Match Highlights:
- Cody Gakpo opened the scoring in the 20th minute, unleashing a powerful shot that found the back of the net following a well-timed pass from Shafi Simons.
- Donyell Malen, who came on as a substitute, made an immediate impact, bagging two goals in the second half. His first goal came in the 83rd minute, a precise flicked finish, following a cross from Gakpo.
- Just three minutes before full time, Malen secured his brace and sealed the win for the Dutch with a clinical right-footed shot.
- The Netherlands dominated possession throughout the match, creating numerous chances and showcasing their offensive prowess.
- Romania struggled to find a foothold in the game, failing to register a single shot on target.
First Half Dominance:
The Netherlands took control of the game from the outset, dictating the tempo and pressing high. Romania struggled to break out of their own half, with the Dutch midfield effectively stifling their attacks.
In the 12th minute, Memphis Depay had a chance to put the Netherlands ahead, but his shot was saved by Romanian goalkeeper Florin Nita, with the Dutch forward flagged offside.
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 20th minute when Gakpo found the back of the net. Simons, who had impressed coming on as a substitute once morest North Macedonia in the group stage, provided a well-timed pass to Gakpo, who confidently slotted the ball into the back of the net.
Romania had a golden opportunity to equalize in the 45+2nd minute, but Denis Draguc’s long-range drive was saved by Bart Verbrucken.
The first half ended with the Netherlands holding a well-deserved 1-0 lead.
Second Half Domination Continues:
The Netherlands continued their dominance in the second half, adding two more goals to cement their victory.
In the 54th minute, the Dutch had a chance to extend their lead following a poor clearance by the Romanian defense, but Depay’s subsequent shot lacked power and was easily saved by Nita.
The 58th minute saw Virgil van Dijk come close to scoring, connecting with a powerful header from a corner kick, but his effort unfortunately flew just wide of the post.
Gakpo missed a chance to double the Netherlands’ lead in the 63rd minute when his goal was ruled out by VAR for a marginal offside.
The introduction of Donyell Malen in the second half proved to be a turning point for the Netherlands. He quickly made his mark, scoring a beautiful goal in the 83rd minute.
Malen capped off a fantastic performance with his second goal in the 90+3 minute, securing a convincing 3-0 victory for the Netherlands.
Team Lineups:
| Team | Starting Lineup (4-1-4-1) |
|---|---|
| Romania | Florin Nita – Andrey Ratiu, Radu Dragusin, Andrea Burka, Vasile Mokos – Marius Marin- Radvan Marin, Nicolae Stanciu, Dennis Man, Yanis Hagi – Denis Dragus |
| Netherlands | Bart Verbrucken – Denzel Dumfries, Stefan de Vrij, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Ake – Tiani Reinders, Jerdy Schouten, Shafi Simons – Stephen Bergwijn, Cody Gakpo, Memphis Depay |
Next Steps:
The Netherlands will now face the winner of the Austria vs. Turkey match in the quarter-finals. They will be looking to continue their impressive form and push for a place in the semi-finals.
