At the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, the flames of Euro 2024 in Germany burned to the final quarter-finals. The Dutch vs. Turkey matchup is undoubtedly the focus of attention. This match is not only about who will advance to the last four, but also whether the Netherlands can reach the semi-finals of the European Championship again after 20 years.
Even before the game began, the fans couldn't wait to get into the stadium. The venue of the tournament, the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, which has witnessed countless glorious moments, will witness another classic European Cup battle today. The game time is 3 a.m. Beijing time on July 7, and this moment is a passionate moment not to be missed for fans.
The two sides have equal starting lineups, with the Netherlands forming a 4-3-3 formation, led by Van Dijk, De Vrij, Gakpo and other strong players; Turkey is in a 3-5-2 formation, with excellent players such as Güller and Akayddin coping with it. It's a battle of tactics and intelligence, and it's also a collision of speed and passion.
After the start of the match, both sides showed a very high level of competition. In the 21st minute, Güller provided a subtle assist and Akaydin's header broke the deadlock for Turkey. The Turkish fans cheered, while the Dutch were under pressure. However, the Dutch team did not let this distract and stepped up their attacking efforts to try for an equaliser.
In the second half, the Dutch team finally ushered in a turnaround. In the 58th minute, De Vrij equalized with a header, giving the Netherlands a shot in the arm. Gakpo then forced Turkey's Murdur into an own goal in an attack that gave the Netherlands a 2-1 turnaround. At this moment, the mood of the Dutch fans went from hell to heaven.
For the remainder of the game, both sides tried their best, but neither was able to rewrite the score again. In the end, the Netherlands defeated Turkey 2-1 and advanced to the semi-finals. This victory allowed the Dutch team to enter the semifinals of the European Championship again after 20 years, and also let fans see the tenacity and passion of Dutch football.
It is worth mentioning that the Dutch team's opponent in the semi-finals will be England. This Anglo-Dutch battle will undoubtedly be the focus of the next round of matches. It will be interesting to see if the Netherlands can move forward and get revenge on England, or if England will defend their home honours.
This game is not only a wonderful football feast, but also a spiritual baptism. Passion, passion, tenacity, hard work, that's football, that's the European Cup. Let's look forward to the Netherlands team in the next matches to achieve great results and bring more exciting moments to the fans.