NetherlandsTurkey
30′ – Geel – Xavi Simons
35′ – Goal – Samet Akaydin (0 – 1)
55′ – Geel – Nathan Aké
64′ – Yellow – Virgil van Dijk
70′ – Goal – Stefan de Vrij (1 – 1)
73′ – Subst. Tijjani Reijnders by Joey Veerman
74′ – Verv. Nathan Aké door Micky van de Ven
76′ – Own goal – Mert Muldur (2 – 1)
77′ – Verv. Salih Ozcan door Okay Yokuslu
77′ – Verv. Kenan Yildiz to Kerem Akturkoglu
82′ – Verv. Samet Akaydin crosses Cenk Tosun
82′ – Verv. Mert Müldür door Zeki Çelik
87′ – Verv. Memphis Depay door Jeremie Frimpong
87′ – Verv. Xavi Simons door Joshua Zirkzee
89′ – Verv. Kaan Ayhan Choose Semi Clicks
90+3′ – Geel – Cenk Tosun
90+6′ – Rood – Bertug Yildirim
90+6′ – Yellow – Wout Weghorst
European Championship – Matchday 1 – 06/07/24 – 21:00
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35′
Samet Akaydın
0 – 1
Samet Akaydın
35′
70′
Stefan de Vrij
70′
Stefan de Vrij
1 – 1
76′
Because Müldür
76′
Because Müldür
2 – 1
The dream of the Dutch team is one step closer. The Netherlands is in the semi-finals of the European Championship after a late turnaround against Turkey. After the opening goal of Akaydin, De Vrij and Gakpo – or was it an own goal by Müldür? – turned the lopsided situation around in the end. Only England still separates the Dutch team from a place in the final.
Netherlands – Turkey in a nutshell:
Key moment
In the final minutes, the Dutch supporters are still biting their nails. Turkey goes all out with a final offensive and comes horribly close to the equalizer a few more times. The best chance is for Kilicsoy, but Verbruggen prevents extra time with a brilliant reflex.
Man of the match
Stefan de Vrij has earned his name. With a fantastic header he freed the Dutch in the second half. His equalizer gave the Netherlands even more wind in their sails and when the ship with the harbor in sight ended up in rough waters, the defender showed himself to be an excellent helmsman.
Remarkable
The Netherlands is in the semi-finals of the European Championship for the sixth time. Only Germany has been in the last four more often, more than nine times. Only once has the Dutch team been able to advance to the final. In 1988, that also immediately gave the Netherlands the European title.
Akaydin is driving the Turks crazy
A great chance after less than a minute of play. Depay wriggled through the Turkish defence, but then forgot to stay calm and drove the ball high over. The tone was set immediately. A whistle, because just like in the previous matches, the Turkish supporters kept whistling at the opponent in possession. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
The whistling concert did not last long, because after a fierce start by Oranje, Turkey quickly restored the balance. The Turks even took the upper hand, Oranje could not respond to the intensity of the Turks with the same dedication.
After a fine free kick from Çalhanoglu, the Netherlands escaped when Bardakci shot over from close range, but ten minutes before half-time the Turks deservedly took the lead. With a wonderful curl, Güler painted the ball onto the head of Akaydin, who headed the ball in via the crossbar.
Orange goes all out and survives Turkish final offensive
Ronald Koeman hoped for improvement for the Dutch with the introduction of Weghorst and that move worked out well. The Netherlands suddenly had a strong weapon and pushed the Turks back.
Still, it was a shock for the Dutch when the talented Güler showed his skills on a free kick. Verbruggen was just able to push the ball against the post. The Dutch goalkeeper also had to distinguish himself on a long shot from Yildiz, Weghorst was just able to prevent Ayhan from getting back on track.
Twenty minutes before the end, the Dutch broke open the Turkish lock. Günok unnecessarily allowed a corner kick and the Dutch then struck mercilessly. Depay found the head of De Vrij and with a great header he freed the Netherlands.
Barely recovered from the equalizer, Turkey had to deal with a second blow. Müldür was outplayed by Gakpo on a cross from Dumfries. He celebrated his fourth EC goal, although the goal was ultimately awarded to Müldür.
Turkey unleashed a final offensive and it was still a nail-biter for the Dutch. Both Celik and Aktürkoglu had a huge chance and Verbruggen needed a brilliant reflex to keep Kilicsoy from the equalizer.
The Netherlands held their ground and can prepare for the semi-final against England. Turkey can leave the European Championship with their heads held high.
Van Dijk: “One step closer to the dream”
Despite a hectic final phase, Virgil Van Dijk was remarkably calm when speaking to our NOS colleagues after the game. “We went really deep at the end. You know they’re going to take a lot of risks and pump balls.”
“Ultimately, we are in the semi-finals. It is important and beautiful to celebrate that with the public. We knew that there would be a lot of Turks, the support was incredibly good. We had to dig deep, but I am proud of the boys.”
“We started the game very well, but then we got sloppy and lost the ball, which made them dangerous on the counter. That happened a few times, without us giving much away. In the second half you have to stay calm and take advantage of the chances. We did that.”
“We did everything we could to get to the semi-finals. You could see that in how everyone reacted to saves or blocked shots. Now it’s time to recover, we have to prepare for another tough match. We all want to make our dream come true and are now one step closer. Now England is waiting, we can get to work.”
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Step by step
End
Oranje celebrates, the Netherlands is in the semi-finals! After a weak first half, the Netherlands showed a different face in the second half. With two goals in six minutes, the Netherlands turned the tide. De Vrij ensured the equalizer with a good header. Gakpo played his part in the 2-1, although it was eventually noted as an own goal by Müldür. Turkey unleashed a final offensive, but Verbruggen kept the Netherlands upright.
Red for Yildirim
The Turks are boiling over on the sidelines. Yildirim is shown a red card by Turpin.
Verbruggen keeps Turkey from 2-2
Turkey tries to launch a final offensive and almost delivers the equalizer. Kilicsoy can decide from close range on a cross from Bardakci without realizing it, but Verbruggen comes up with a brilliant reflex.
Verbruggen’s reflex prevents the Turks from equalizing
Aktürkoglu misses the target
The spoils are not yet in for the Netherlands. After another free kick from Calhanoglu, Aktürkoglu can decide at the far post, but he heads wide.
There will be 5 minutes of added time.
Gakpo doesn’t make it 3-1
After a kick-out by Verbruggen, the Netherlands quickly moves forward. Gakpo is the final station and shoots in the sixteen with his left foot, but straight at Günok.
Tosun in the side netting
Time is running out for Turkey. Tosun is the next to try, but his header ends up in the side netting.
Turkey continues to fight
Still a bit of a shiver for the Netherlands. Both Celik and Aktürkoglu get a huge chance. Verbruggen misses his interception on a low cross and Celik can suddenly take a shot from close range, but his shot is blocked by Van de Ven. In the aftermath, Aktürkoglu can also take a shot, his attempt deflects off Schouten and goes wide.
Turkey misses the equalizer twice
2024-07-06 21:59:30
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