In a thrilling Euro 2024 semi-final match, England secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Netherlands, advancing to the final where they will face Spain. The match, held at Signal Iduna Park in Germany, saw momentum swing back and forth between the two sides.The Netherlands struck first, with Xavi Simons opening the scoring in the 7th minute with a precise shot from outside the penalty area. However, England’s captain Harry Kane equalized from the penalty spot in the 18th minute after a foul was committed in the box.The second half was a tense affair, with both teams creating chances but unable to break the deadlock. England’s goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made several crucial saves to keep his team in the game. As the match seemed destined for extra time, substitute Ollie Watkins became the hero for England, scoring the winning goal in stoppage time (90+1 minute).England manager Gareth Southgate’s tactical changes in the latter stages of the game proved decisive, with Cole Palmer providing the assist for Watkins’ winner. The victory marks a significant achievement for England, as it’s their first time reaching a major international tournament final on foreign soil.The Euro 2024 final between England and Spain is scheduled for Sunday, July 14, at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. England will be looking to win their first-ever European Championship, having reached the final for the second consecutive time.
Key points
- England defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in the Euro 2024 semi-final.
- Ollie Watkins scored the winning goal for England in stoppage time.
- England will face Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday, July 14, in Berlin.
Contradictions👾There is a discrepancy in the reported scorer of the Netherlands’ goal.
Most sources attribute it to Xavi Simons, but one source mentions ‘Chis Chimenz’, which appears to be an error.
👾One source reported the score as 1-0 to England, which contradicts all other sources stating a 2-1 result.