The English national team beat the Netherlands 2-1 in the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final at 4 a.m. on the 11th (Korea time) at BVB Stadion Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany.
England played in a 3-4-3 formation. Harry Kane was aiming to score from the front line and Jude Bellingham-Phil Foden stood at the second line of attack. Kieran Trippier-Declan Rice-Kobe Mainu-Bukayo Saka filled the midfield and Mark Gehi-John Stones-Kyle Walker made up the back three. Jordan Pickford defended the goal.
The Netherlands faced off with a 4-2-3-1 formation. Memphis Depay was on the front line, and Cody Gakpo – Sabi Simmons – Doniel Malan set up the second line of attack. Tijani Rhinders – Yerdi Schouton took over the midfield, and Nathan Ake – Virgil van Dijk – Stephane the Frei – Denzel Doompris made up the four-back. The goalkeeper’s gloves were worn by Bart Ferbrügen.
The Netherlands scored the first goal. Simmons, who stole Rice’s ball in the seventh minute of the first half, went forward and hit a powerful mid-range shot from outside the box to shake the net.
England seemed to have a difficult time, but immediately scored the equalizer. Doomfree committed a violent foul on Kane during Kane’s shooting at the 16th minute in the first half, and the referee declared a penalty after VAR. Kane, who was a kicker, finished the game smoothly and brought the game to square one.
The first half ended with a score of 1-1.
In the second half, the two teams competed fiercely to score the final goal. They exchanged 12 fouls.
The finishing goal, which had hardly been scored, was scored in the extra time of the second half. Ollie Watkins, who was substituted earlier, caught the ball that was poked by Cole Palmer from inside the box, immediately connected it with a low and fast shot to score a goal. The match ended with England’s 2-1 victory.
Watkins, who was substituted for Kane in the 36th minute of the second half of the game, was not given much time to play, but played smoothly. 토토사이트 He exchanged two passes with his teammate, hit one shot, and this shot led to the goal.
The UEFA Technical Observer briefly explained why Watkins was selected as the Player of the Match (POTM), saying, “Watkins had a great influence with his excellent individual score.”
Meanwhile, England, thanks to Watkins’ goal, have succeeded in advancing to the final this time following the last tournament. England will face Spain for the trophy in the final on the 15th.