Netherlands Prevails Against Turkey in Euro 2024 quarterfinals
Netherlands vs
Turkey
In a dramatic Euro 2024 quarterfinal playoff, the Netherlands emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Turkey. The match saw Turkey initially ahead as Samet Akaydin scored in the 35th minute, assisted by Arda Güler, making it 1-0 in what had been a tense goalless duel up to that point.
The Netherlands equalized in the 70th minute when Stefan de Vrij found the back of the net, thanks to an assist from Memphis Depay. Just six minutes later, fortune favored the Dutch again with an own goal, sealing the scoreline at 2-1 in their favor.
The game took another turn when Turkey's Bertuğ Yıldırım was sent off in the 90th minute. Despite the loss, the Turkish team put up a commendable fight, with praise for their performance highlighting the evening.
Reflecting on the match, Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman noted, "You always need to be critical, but you see tonight that there are no small nations." The Netherlands now set their sights on a semi-final showdown with England on Wednesday, July 10.