Getty ImagesDespite taking an early lead, Ronald Koeman’s side suffered defeat in Dortmund, ultimately losing the tactical battle to Gareth Southgate.
In Dortmund, Ollie Watkins’ last-minute goal led England to a remarkable 2-1 victory over the Netherlands, denying the Oranje a spot in the Euro 2024 final.
The Dutch team got off to a quick start as Xavi Simons successfully stole the ball from Declan Rice and unleashed a powerful shot from 20 yards into the top corner, scoring in the seventh minute. However, England managed to equalize in a fortunate manner when Denzel Dumfries committed a late foul on Harry Kane, resulting in a penalty. The penalty was successfully converted by the Bayern Munich striker after 11 minutes.
In an exciting first half where England dominated, Phil Foden’s attempts were thwarted by a goal-line clearance and subsequently hitting the post. Similarly, Dumfries’ header struck the crossbar, adding to the thrilling action on the field.
In the second half, Koeman’s team initiated a comeback against England. However, despite Bukayo Saka successfully placing the ball in the net, Kyle Walker was deemed offside during the preceding play. As the game neared extra time, substitute Watkins unleashed a flawless shot into the corner during the 90th minute, causing a frenzy among England fans.
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