The Dutch team's 2-1 reversal of Turkey can be called the best round of the knockout stage in this European Championship so far, and it deserves the title of "big game". The two teams played at a very good level in the game, and the leading side did not have any intention of surviving but continued to suppress the opponent; The backward side did not flinch and continued to attack, which is what the green fans love to hear and want to see the game.
The Dutch team is an all-hands soldier
In this game, Gakpo continued his excellent form, although he did not continue his goal-scoring achievements, but he played well on the offensive end, and showed the quality that team commanders and leaders must have in many details. Compared with other giants such as England Foden, Bellingham, Kane, France's Mbappe, etc., Gakpo has played a relative star strength.
Interestingly, Gakpo was the worst performer in the day-to-day league of these comparisons.
In addition to Gakpo, Depay's performance is very hard, which is indeed a lot of improvement compared to the chaos he had in the group stage. Depay's personal strength is indeed good, but his mentality and hard work have been criticized by many people; The problem of intermittent power outages in individuals is also real. Fortunately, VS Turkey, under the problem of the opponent being scored by the opponent in the 35th minute, Depay's persistence led his teammates to complete the reversal drama.
In addition, old acquaintances such as De Vrij, Van Dijk, and Bergwijn have also played at their own level, which is the key to advancing to the semi-finals under the leadership of Koeman.
De Jong's injury and 'advantage'
De Jong's injury has brought huge constraints to the Dutch team, after all, he has been the key man of this team for so many years, and he has basically completed the control in the middle. However, at the beginning of the game, he suffered an injury and was forced to take a break from the game, which made the fans of the Dutch team very worried.
And, of course, Koopmenes. He has played very well this season and was recognized as Frankie's substitute, but unexpectedly, he was also injured. In addition, De Jong is the absolute main force, and the problem is similar, which makes Koeman a little helpless.
However, after the loss of these reliable commanders in the Netherlands, they played a very simple and efficient green game mode and characteristic style. Relying on the back-up initiation mode and the assault power of the autonomous side, completing the tear and creating opportunities to break the goal have become their main way to win. Paired with their classic all-offense and all-defense strategy, it really worked.
Counter-attack, 70 minutes to start
For example, they scored in the 70th minute. On the basis of almost all the attacks, after the center came to the side to give a high ball, and when many people in the box grabbed good positions, De Vrij completed the goal. This makes Turkey really helpless.
For example, in the 77th minute, it was a similar routine, but this time it was on the ground, not high, Gakpo's grabbing point caused the opponent's defense to really be a little unable to keep up, 2-1, instantly reversed Turkey's morale and almost collapsed.
If there is a mid-lane commander, it is estimated that these efforts will be "delayed", after all, after their command, there are many routines, and there must be rules and ideas to fight, which will lead to a relatively longer time.
On the contrary, the characteristics of the Dutch team are that they should be quick, with the participation of the whole people and the instantaneous explosion of combat effectiveness. So, in some ways, it's a good thing.