With a 2-1 score, England triumphally defeated the Netherlands in an exciting UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final game. With a goal by Xavi Simons in the seventh minute, the Netherlands led early; yet, England reacted fast as Harry Kane converted a penalty in the eighteenth minute. England entered the final after Ollie Watkins scored the winning goal in the 90th minute, therefore keeping the game fierce until the last moments. England will now face Spain in the UEFA Euro 2024 final following this incredible victory.

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Netherlands’ captain Virgil van Dijk criticizes referees actions in the UEFA Euro 2024 semifinal 

After the Dutch were eliminated from Euro 2024 on Wednesday, July 10, star Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands voiced his displeasure with the referee. In the semi-finals, England beat the Dutch 2-1 to advance to the final.

After the game, van Dijk spoke with beIN Sports to discuss the outcome and the referee's decision to award a controversial penalty to England in the first half. He accused Zwayer of being biased and favoring England. Virgil van Dijk said: 

England will now be seen in action for one last time in the UEFA Euro 2024 final against Spain. The match will be played at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on Sunday, July 14, 2024. 

 

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