The Euro 2024 semifinal clash between England and the Netherlands at the BVB Stadion Dortmund was a tense and dramatic affair, ending in a draw after a captivating 90 minutes.
The Dutch took the lead early on in the seventh minute when Xavi Simons unleashed a powerful strike from outside the box that sailed past Jordan Pickford and into the back of the net. However, England found an equalizer in the 14th minute after a controversial penalty decision. Harry Kane was caught by Denzel Dumfries inside the Dutch penalty box, falling to the ground clutching his foot. Following a VAR review, referee Felix Zwayer awarded a penalty after replays showed Dumfries had committed a late high foot challenge on Kane, despite hitting the ball out of play. Kane stepped up to take the penalty and calmly slotted the ball into the bottom corner, becoming the all-time leading scorer in European Championship knockout matches.
The match was further impacted by an injury to Memphis Depay, who was forced off in the 35th minute after sustaining an injury. He was replaced by Joey Veerman, who played the rest of the match.
The draw sets up a thrilling encounter for both teams, with the winner of the upcoming penalty shootout securing a spot in the Euro 2024 final. The match was filled with intense moments and controversial decisions, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
