NED vs TUR, Euro 2024 Quarterfinals Highlights: Dutch Rally From Behind to Beat Turkey, Reach Semis

Dutch Make Final-four!

The Netherlands reached the semifinal of the Euro 2024 with a come-from-behind win over Turkey as Ronald Koeman’s men picked up a 2-1 win riding on strikes from Stefan De Vrij and Cody Gakpo at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on Sunday.

The Netherlands 2-1 Turkey

FULL TIME!

NETHERLANDS SEAL SEMIS SLOT!

The Netherlands rallied from a goal behind to win 2-1 against Turkey thanks to goals from Stefan de Vrij and Cody Gakpo!

The Netherlands 2-1 Turkey

A bit of absolutely outstanding defending from Denzel Dumfries as he throws himself to block a shot from the right and halts what could have turned out to be dangerous.

But, the defender rolls over the ball on his way up , but the ref thinks he is brought down and blows his whistle for a freekick for the Dutch in their own box.

Turkey furious.

The Netherlands 2-1 Turkey

Turkey throwing the kitchen sink at this one as they try to level, but the Dutchmen stay in the game thanks to their keeper, who produces a low save diving to right to keep a header from close range.

The could prove to be the difference given the time on the clock!

The Netherlands 2-1 Turkey

Turkey nearly find a way back into the game but for a Mickey Van de Ven interception.

The Dutch defender throws his body kin the way of a shot from close range.

Turkey try to work in the rebound and switch flanks, but Ronald Koeman’s men get back in time to defend their goal.

The Netherlands 2-1 Turkey

76′ GOAL!

Gakpo turns the tables!

Low cross in from the right and the ball is bundled in by Gakpo. There is a long check for who got the last touch, but the orange army wouldn’t mind the specifics as they turn the game around in their favour.

The Netherlands 2-1 Turkey

71’GOAL!

Stefan De Vrij pulls the Dutchmen back!

The defender rises to the occasion as he heads the ball into the net to send the Oranje fans in the stadium into a frenzy.

The Netherlands 1-1 Turkey

The Netherlands stitch up a fluent move near the danger area embellished with artful passes but, the resulting Depay snapshot from the edge of the area is blocked by one of the number of bodies inside the box.

The Netherlands 0-1 Turkey

Arda Guler hits the woodwork.

The Turkish promise goes for goal in splendid fashion from a free kick from the left of the area.

The wunderkind curls the ball to incredible effect as he looks to bend it into the far side, but is unlucky not to be wheeling away in celebration as the ball comes off the post.

The Netherlands 0-1 Turkey

Memphis Depay fails to get on the end of a brilliantly cushioned header across the goal off a cross in from the left.

The striker can’t get to the ball in time as his slide near the goalmouth comes a bit late.

Are the Dutch going to be haunted by that chance?

The Netherlands 0-1 Turkey

SECOND HALF!

Turkey kick second period off against the Dutch!

The Netherlands 0-1 Turkey

HALF TIME!

Turkey Ahead at the break with a slender 1-0 lead over the Dutch!

The players walk into the tunnel with contrasting fortunes at the break and two big team talks impending.

The second half is poised to be a treat.

The Netherlands 0-1 Turkey

35’GOAL!

Akaydin puts Turkey ahead!

Turkey have the lead!

The Dutch for all their early pressure find themselves behind in the game after half an hour of play as the fighting Turkish unit find a way to breach the Dutch defences.

The Netherlands 0-1 Turkey

The Dutch keep throwing attack after attack looking to break down the Turlish defence, but can’t find the net.

They try shooting from range but fail to test the goalie.

The Netherlands 0-0 Turkey

The Dutch keep throwing attack after attack looking to break down the Turlish defence, but can’t find the net.

They try shooting from range but fail to test the goalie.

The Netherlands 0-0 Turkey

Ozcan is afforded space and time to shoot from outside the middle of the box and the Turkish midfielder obliges.

However, his shot is overpowered and sails wide over the post!

The Netherlands 0-0 Turkey

The Dutchmen have started the game off with intent as they press high up in an attempt to churn out early chances in the game.

Depay is presented the ball in the centre of the box, but has him back towards the goal and swivels to shoot, but misses it.

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KICK OFF!

The Netherlands get the ball rolling for the first half against Turkey!

The Netherlands 0-0 Turkey

Turkey Lineup:

Mert Gunok, Samet Akaydin, Arda Guler, Hakan Calhanoglu, Abdulkerim Bardakci, Salih Ozcan, Mert Muldur, Kenan Yildiz, Ferdi Kadioglu, Baris Alper Yilmaz, Kaan Ayhan.

The Netherlands Lineup:

Bart Verbruggen, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Stefan De Vrij, Xavi Simons, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Tijjani Reijnders, Denzel Dumfries, Jerdy Schouten, Steven Bergwijn.

The Turks have added their own flavour to the continental competition with some awe-inspiring football through the campaign that saw them second in Group F behind only Portugal!

Group F:

Turkey vs Georgia: Turkey Won 3-1

Turkey vs Portugal: Turkey Lost 0-3

Turkey vs Czechia: Turkey Won 2-1

Ro16:

Turkey vs Austria: Turkey Won 2-1

The Dutch qualified for the knockouts as one of the best third-placed teams as they picked up a win, a draw and went down the other time in their group assignments.

But, blew their opposition away in the Round of 16 to seal a quarters berth!

Group D:

The Netherlands vs Poland: The Netherlands Won 2-1

The Netherlands vs France: 0-0 Draw

The Netherlands vs Austria: The Netherlands Lost 2-3

Ro16:

The Netherlands vs Romania: The Netherlands Won 3-0

Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Euro 2024 quarterfinal between The Netherlands vs Turkey at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.

The game is slated to be played at 12:30 AM IST!