European Football Championship 2024 – The Netherlands turned the game around

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  • Netherlands – Turkey 2 – 1 (0 – 1)

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To make a long story short

  • The Netherlands won 2-1 against Turkey after an impressive comeback led by coach Ronald Koeman.
  • Turkey dominated but the Netherlands equalized and took the lead with goals from Stefan De Vrij and Cody Gakpo.
  • The Netherlands will now face England in the semi-finals.

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The Netherlands are set for the semi-finals after a strong comeback against Turkey, which ended 2-1.

Turkey took the lead in the first half when Samet Akaydin headed the ball into the goal after a precise cross from Arda Güler in the 35th minute.

The Netherlands fought hard for an equaliser, and after several good efforts they finally succeeded in the 71st minute, when Memphis Depay headed a corner back to Schouten, who sent the ball back to Depay.

Depay found Stefan De Vrij in the box, who put the ball into the net and it was 1-1.

But four minutes later, the Netherlands were on the move again. Dumfries put in a good cross and Cody Gakpo managed to put the ball in the back of the net despite the effort going over. It still has to be said that the ball went through Turkey’s Müldür before the net, but Gapko made a great preparation.

The Netherlands were leading 2-1 and held it until the final whistle.

VICTORY RUSH: Cody Gakpo celebrates the score 2-1 – a score that would send the Netherlands to the EC semi-finals. Photo: Odd ANDERSEN / AFP / NTB
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The game was characterized by a high pace and many chances for both teams. Turkey had some dangerous attempts, including when Arda Güler hit the post from a free-kick in the 55th minute.

Dutch goalkeeper Verbruggen made several key saves and the defence, led by Virgil van Dijk and Stefan De Vrij, held their own against Turkey’s attacks.

NOTE: German President Erdogan had announced in advance that he was going to watch the game, to support the team after the famous wolf salute Merih Demiral.  Photo: REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/NTB

NOTE: German President Erdogan had announced in advance that he was going to watch the game, to support the team after the famous wolf salute Merih Demiral. Photo: REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/NTB
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Ronald Koeman showed tactical skill with his substitutes. Joey Veerman and Micky Van de Ven came on for Nathan Aké and Tijani Reijnders in the 74th and 73rd minutes.

Earlier, Wout Weghorst came on for Steven Bergwijn at the start of the second half. On the eve of the match, Joshua Zirkzee and Jeremie Frimpong were also substituted for Xavi Simons and Memphis Depay.

England to the semi-finals

England to the semi-finals

Towards the end of the game, Turkey pushed an equaliser. Cenk Tosun and Kerem Akturkoglu were substituted to strengthen the attack, but the Dutch defense managed to avoid the dangerous situations.

Five minutes of added time were a concern for the Dutch, with Turkey coming close a few times. A great save from Mert Günok stopped a shot from Cody Gakpo, and van de Ven blocked a dangerous shot from Turkey in the 85th minute.

Turkey failed to find the back of the net and the Netherlands won.

The Netherlands now face England in the semi-finals after the Tree Lions beat Switzerland on penalties earlier this evening.

Match facts: Netherlands – Turkey

Target: Müldür (75′, selvmål), Stefan De Vrij (71′), Samet Akaydin (35′)

Stadium: Berlin Olympic Stadium

Judge: Clement Turpin

Lineups:

The Netherlands (4-3-3): Verbruggen – Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Aké – Schouten, Simons, Reijnders – Bergwijn, Depay, Gakpo.

turkey (5-4-1): Günok – Müldür, Ayhan, Akaydin, Bardakci, Kadioglu – Yilmaz, Özcan, Calhanoglu, Yildiz – Güler.

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