The Netherlands and England are set to clash in a highly anticipated Euro 2024 semi-final match on Wednesday, July 10, at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany. Both teams have faced criticism for their inconsistent performances throughout the tournament but are now just one step away from reaching the final.England, led by manager Gareth Southgate, is aiming to reach consecutive European Championship finals and end their 58-year wait for a major tournament victory. The Three Lions secured their semi-final spot after a tense penalty shootout victory over Switzerland, winning 5-3 after the match ended 1-1 in regular and extra time.The Netherlands, under the guidance of Ronald Koeman, has shown improvement as the tournament progressed. They defeated Romania 3-0 in the round of 16 and secured a 2-1 victory against Turkey in the quarter-finals. The Dutch team is seeking their first major title since their European Championship triumph in 1988.Key players to watch include England’s Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, who have been crucial to their team’s success despite facing some criticism for their performances. For the Netherlands, Cody Gakpo has been a standout, scoring three goals in five games and currently co-leading the tournament’s goal-scoring table.The match will be officiated by German referee Felix Zwayer, a decision that has sparked some controversy due to his past involvement in a refereeing scandal. England’s Jude Bellingham has expressed concerns about Zwayer’s appointment, though the English delegation has publicly expressed confidence in his abilities.Both teams are expected to approach the game cautiously, as the knockout stages have seen tight matches. The historical head-to-head between these two teams adds another layer of intrigue, with 5 of their last 8 encounters ending in draws.The winner of this semi-final will face Spain in the final, following Spain’s 2-1 comeback victory against France in the other semi-final match.
Key points
- England and the Netherlands will face off in the Euro 2024 semi-final on July 10 in Dortmund.
- Both teams have faced criticism for inconsistent performances but have improved as the tournament progressed.
- The match will be officiated by controversial German referee Felix Zwayer.
- Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands is a top contender for the Golden Boot with three goals.
- The winner will face Spain in the final.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported scorelines for previous matches.
For instance, one source states England won 5-3 on penalties against Switzerland, while another doesn’t specify the exact score.
👾The exact kickoff time varies slightly between sources, with some reporting 21:00, others 22:00 TSİ, and yet others 10:00 PM Cairo time.
