Netherlands vs. England highlights: England gets thrilling win, advances to title game
Euro 2024 continued on Wednesday with the semifinals, as England beat the Netherlands in a sensational game, 2-1, at BVB Stadion Dortmund in Germany to advance to the title game against Spain.
Here are the highlights!
England takes the lead!
90'+1: England 2, Netherlands 1
Just 11 minutes after being subbed into the game, Ollie Watkins hammered home a go-ahead goal on the left side of the net for England.
Huge England lineup changes
80': Netherlands 1, England 1
England subbed out Harry Kane and Phil Foden for Ollie Watkins and Cole Palmer.
England has it called back
79': Netherlands 1, England 1
For roughly five seconds, England thought they had taken the lead thanks to a strike from Bukayo Saka, but he was quickly ruled offside.
Not enough oomph
77': Netherlands 1, England 1
Xavi Simons had a look at the net for the Netherlands, but his shot didn't have enough juice.
Pickford denials
68': Netherlands 1, England 1
The Netherlands were rewarded with a free kick, but Virgil Van Dijk's strike was saved by English goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who then made another save three minutes later.
HALFTIME: Netherlands 1, England 1
Both teams scored in the early stages of the first half, with England scoring on a penalty kick. The Netherlands got off four shots, including one goal in the first half, while England got off seven shots, including three on goal. England had the ball for the majority of the half and out-passed the Dutch, 275-146.
Foden can't buy one
39': Netherlands 1, England 1
England's Phil Foden got off a handful of considerable shots in the first half, but he continued to misfire.
Memphis Depay injured
35': Netherlands 1, England 1
Netherlands forward Memphis Depay had to be taken off the pitch due to injury; Joey Veerman took his place.
A precise miss
32': Netherlands 1, England 1
Just two minutes after the Netherlands had a shot go off the crossbar, England had one go off the post, as Phil Foden's shot was a tad off the mark.
Loud miss
30': Netherlands 1, England 1
The Dutch had a small opening to re-gain the lead, but Denzel Dumfries' header went off the crossbar.
A chaotic almost
23': Netherlands 1, England 1
England midfielder Phil Foden got the ball inches in front of the net, but he couldn't squeak it in.
England capitalizes!
18': Netherlands 1, England 1
The Netherlands' Denzel Dumfries was given a yellow card, rewarding England with a penalty kick, which Harry Kane smacked home for a game-tying score.
Screaming miss
14': Netherlands 1, England 0
England were within striking distance when Harry Kane corralled a loose ball, but his shot was wide.
The Dutch strike first!
7': Netherlands 1, England 0
Xavi Simons got sole possession of a loose ball for the Netherlands, dribbled upfield and fired away a shot that found the back of the net.
Pregame chatter
Pregame scene
