England Advances to Euro 2024 Final After Dramatic Win Over Netherlands
England clinches a spot in the Euro 2024 final against Spain with a thrilling victory over the Netherlands, thanks to Ollie Watkins' late winner.
In a thrilling semifinal showdown at Dortmund, England secured their place in the Euro 2024 final against Spain with a late, decisive goal from substitute Ollie Watkins. The match, which seemed destined for extra time after Harry Kane's controversial penalty canceled out an early strike from Xavi Simons, took a dramatic turn in the dying moments.
England dominated the first half, with Phil Foden's standout performance nearly breaking the deadlock, hitting the post and forcing a stellar save from Dutch keeper Bart Verbruggen. Despite the Dutch threatening with Denzel Dumfries' header hitting the bar, it was England's resilience and the heroics of goalkeeper Jordan Pickford that kept them in the game.
Just as the match appeared headed to extra time, Watkins, who came on for Kane, delivered a stunning goal with a quick turn, sending England into their second consecutive European Championship final. The victory sets the stage for an electrifying clash with Spain in Berlin on Sunday.
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