In an exciting semi-final match of the European Championship, England triumphed over the Netherlands with a score of 2-1. Thanks to this victory, England has advanced to the tournament's final, where they will face Spain.
England - Netherlands 2-1
Goals for England:
- Harry Kane (18 min., penalty)
- Ollie Watkins (90+1 min.)
Goal for the Netherlands:
- Xavi Simons (7 min.)
The match opened with a goal from Xavi Simons in the 7th minute, giving the Netherlands an early lead. However, England quickly equalized thanks to a penalty goal by Harry Kane in the 18th minute. The winning goal was scored by Ollie Watkins in the first minute of added time in the second half. This goal was a real savior for England and secured their place in the final.
Ollie Watkins was named the best player of the match. He entered the field in the 81st minute and scored the winning goal with his first shot on target. The UEFA Technical Observer panel highlighted his huge impact on the game and his excellent individual goal.
In the first half, England dominated, creating many dangerous moments. However, in the second half, the Netherlands significantly improved their game, forcing England's defense to work to the limit. England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford saved his team from conceding several times. Nonetheless, the final result remained in England's favor thanks to Ollie Watkins' decisive contribution.
England showed resilience and confidence, which allowed them to reach the European Championship final for the second time in a row. Despite a commendable performance, the Netherlands experienced the heartbreak of defeat in the final moments of the match.
The European Championship final between Spain and England will take place on Sunday, July 14. For Spain, this is their fifth final in history, while for England it is only their second.
