2024-07-06 20:54:45
The Netherlands beat Turkey 2-1 in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals on Saturday. They will compete with England for a spot in the final.
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France, Spain, England and now the Netherlands… With the Oranje taking on Turkey on Saturday 6 July (2-1 win), we now know the tempting posters for the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
To advance, the Netherlands had to endure a tense atmosphere at Berlin’s Olympiastadion, with the Turks loudly supporting their team’s every move.
The Oranje were unfazed and tried to force their own tempo early in the game. Memphis Depay soon showed his team’s intention, launching the first attack, but his shot went over the crossbar (No. 1). Despite the whistle, the Netherlands tried to press hard.
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However, as time passed, the Turks managed to break free. The free kick sounded like a warning ball to Verbruggen and his teammates (32nd), as did Guller’s long-range shot.
Türkiye finally found fault in the 35th minute. Arda Güler collected the ball from a beautiful corner and crossed perfectly for Samet Aykadin, who headed in his Euro 2024 goal ’s first goal (35th goal, 1-0). Turkish fans cheered as Turkey took the lead once morest the Netherlands.
Turkish team finally breaks down
Ronald Koeman’s men must react. Weigles received a long ball and successfully passed the ball past Depay. But the Dutch forward was too tight and might not hit the open goal (48th time). Arda Guler responded to a free kick and hit the post (56th). Depay takes his chance from distance (59th).
The Dutch monopolized the ball, but it was the Turks who made their opponents tremble. It took a reflex save from Verbruggen to keep the Oranje alive following Yildiz (65th)’s thunderous strike.
In the end, this set piece saved the Dutch team. The Oranje play both corners. Depay’s cross to the penalty spot found De Vrij’s head. The Batavia defender deceived Gullock by sliding the ball under his belly (71st, 1-1).
The wind has turned. On Denzel Demfries’ low cross from the right, Cody Gakpo was there to challenge and push deep, despite being met by Mert Müldur ) (Game 76, 2-1).
Türkiye is at its worst moment. Verbruggen completed the rest of the mission, completing a series of landmark rescues (85th, 90th + 2). He and his partner will face England on July 10 for a spot in the final.
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