Euro 2024: Holland sends Romania packing

 

Substitute Donyell Malen scored twice and Cody Gakpo got his third goal of Euro 2024 to help the Netherlands see off a spirited Romania and reach the quarter-finals of the tournament for the first time in 16 years.
Liverpool forward Gakpo opened the scoring with a brilliant finish midway through the first half, cutting inside before unleashing a drive into the bottom corner.
The Netherlands missed numerous chances after that, but made sure they did not risk paying for it when substitute Malen stabbed in late on from Gakpo’s ball.
Malen then wrapped up an impressive win for the Netherlands, with Romania having committed players forward, as he charged in on goal before slotting home.
It was a much-improved performance from the Netherlands, who had to deal with early pressure from an enthusiastic Romania, who were backed by their loud and colourful fans.
Romania’s early pressing forced their opponents into mistakes and they gave them a scare when Dennis Man fizzed a shot just over.
But Gakpo’s goal changed the pattern of the game and they could have gone further ahead just before the break, but Xavi Simons somehow fired wide.
Romania again came out fighting in the second half but it was the Netherlands who continued to have the better chances as Memphis Depay failed to score from close range, Virgil van Dijk hit the post with a header and Gakpo’s shot after a driving run was pushed behind.
But Malen, who had come on at half-time, scored twice in the final 10 minutes to avoid any late drama, and the Netherlands can now look forward to facing either Turkey or a rematch with their group opponents Austria in the last eight.

  • Related Posts

    Manchester United Confirms Ruben Amorim as New Head Coach
    • JoeJoe
    • November 1, 2024

    Manchester United Manchester United has officially appointed Ruben Amorim as their new head coach, replacing Erik ten Hag. The 39-year-old Portuguese coach has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract, with an option to…

    Continue reading
    Ogedegbe Flawless Soccer Tournament:  Youth teams invited for December event
    • JoeJoe
    • November 1, 2024

    The highly anticipated Ogedegbe Flawless Soccer Tournament is back for its second edition, inviting U10 and U12 youth soccer teams to showcase their skills in a spirited competition. 

    Continue reading

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    You Missed

    Manchester United Confirms Ruben Amorim as New Head Coach

    • By Joe
    • November 1, 2024
    • 6 views
    Manchester United Confirms Ruben Amorim as New Head Coach

    How Bobrisky was forcefully removed from KLM flight

    How Bobrisky was forcefully removed from KLM flight

    BREAKING: Drama as 75 minors are charged with treason, mutiny

    BREAKING: Drama as 75 minors are charged with treason, mutiny

    Ogedegbe Flawless Soccer Tournament:  Youth teams invited for December event

    • By Joe
    • November 1, 2024
    • 5 views
    Ogedegbe Flawless Soccer Tournament:  Youth teams invited for December event

    Police arrest suspected killers of couple, 136 other suspects

    Police arrest suspected killers of couple, 136 other suspects

    Archbishop urges leaders to embody sacrifice, prudence

    Archbishop urges leaders to embody sacrifice, prudence
    WP2Social Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com