TRIBUNNEWS.COM – The best night for the Netherlands When facing Romania in the last 16 of Euro 2024 last night. The result of a solid 3-0 victory for Cody Gakpo et al advanced to the quarter-finals, Wednesday (3/7/2024) early morning WIB.
In addition, Turkey, who were not favored to beat Austria, actually gave a surprise with a 2-1 result and got the last place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.
The Netherlands were ‘hurt’ in the first 15 minutes of the first half, but after Cody Gakpo scored a goal, the Netherlands played very well and confidently.
Touch after touch, pass after pass were completed epically by Ronald Koeman’s men throughout the match.
Netherlands forward number 11 Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring the opening goal with teammates during the Euro 2024 round of 16 match between Romania and the Netherlands at the Munich Football Arena in Munich on July 2, 2024. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI/AFP) (Fabrice COFFRINI/AFP)
Proven by the statistics produced, starting from ball possession, number of shots produced, shots on target, to the number of corner kicks.
The Netherlands won convincingly over Romania.
“It was their best performance,” commented former England midfielder Danny Murphy as quoted by the BBC.
“Many of their players are at the top of their game.”
“The Netherlands will improve and they will be tough. They created a lot of chances,” he added.
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The Netherlands were indeed one goal ahead during the first 45 minutes, but in the second half, Memphis Depay and his colleagues were able to appear more stable and consistent when attacking the final third of the field.
Coupled with the entry of Malen to replace Bergwijn, it adds strength to the Dutch attack line.
“In the second half the Dutch were better,” praised Paul Robinson, the former England goalkeeper.
“They were good on the ball and off the ball. The back four were very solid and it was a good performance overall,” he added.
Former Wales defender Ashley Williams even predicted that the Netherlands would advance to the semifinals of Euro 2024.
