The Euro 2024 round of 16 match between the Netherlands and Romania witnessed a brief interruption in the 90th minute due to a pitch invader. The game was halted as popcorn and drinks were thrown onto the field, followed by a child running onto the pitch. The child was escorted off the field by security personnel. Despite the disruption, the Netherlands continued their dominance, with Donyell Malen scoring their third goal shortly after the restart. The goal, which came in the dying embers of the game, saw Romanian keeper Florin Nita distracted by a trainer’s shoe thrown into his box from the stands. Nita attempted to kick the shoe away, but the Dutch capitalized on his distraction, launching a swift counter-attack that culminated in Malen’s goal. The 3-0 victory secured a quarterfinal berth for the Netherlands, ending Romania’s hopes of advancing in the tournament.
Netherlands Cruise Past Romania in Euro 2024 Round of 16
