Match report

Netherlands Stuns Poland 2-1 in Euro Championship Thriller

Poland
Poland
1–2
FT
Netherlands
Netherlands
Jun 16, 2024

Netherlands stunned Poland with a 2-1 victory in a Euro Championship encounter. Despite an early lead from A. Buksa, Poland couldn't hold on as C. Gakpo and W. Weghorst found the back of the net for the Netherlands. This victory solidifies the Netherlands' position in the tournament.

Key Facts

  • • Poland took the lead through A. Buksa (16')
  • • Netherlands equalized with C. Gakpo's goal (29')
  • • W. Weghorst secured the win for Netherlands (83')
  • • Joey Veerman received a yellow card for Netherlands in the 15th minute
  • • Poland made multiple substitutions in the second half

Lineups

Poland

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Szczęsny (G)
  • 5 J. Bednarek (D)
  • 2 B. Salamon (D)
  • 14 J. Kiwior (D)
  • 19 P. Frankowski (M)
  • 20 S. Szymański (M)
  • 13 T. Romanczuk (M)
  • 10 P. Zieliński (M)
  • 21 N. Zalewski (M)
  • 16 A. Buksa (F)
  • 26 K. Urbański (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 J. Moder
  • 7 K. Świderski
  • 24 B. Slisz
  • 6 J. Piotrowski
  • 18 B. Bereszyński
  • 22 M. Bułka
  • 4 S. Walukiewicz
  • 25 M. Skóraś
  • 12 Ł. Skorupski
  • 17 D. Szymański
  • 11 K. Grosicki
  • 9 R. Lewandowski
  • 3 P. Dawidowicz
  • 15 T. Puchacz
  • 23 K. Piątek

Netherlands

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
  • 22 D. Dumfries (D)
  • 6 S. de Vrij (D)
  • 4 V. van Dijk (D)
  • 5 N. Aké (D)
  • 24 J. Schouten (M)
  • 16 J. Veerman (M)
  • 7 X. Simons (M)
  • 14 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 11 C. Gakpo (M)
  • 10 M. Depay (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 G. Wijnaldum
  • 18 D. Malen
  • 12 J. Frimpong
  • 9 W. Weghorst
  • 15 M. van de Ven
  • 13 J. Bijlow
  • 2 L. Geertruida
  • 25 S. Bergwijn
  • 26 R. Gravenberch
  • 3 M. de Ligt
  • 17 D. Blind
  • 21 J. Zirkzee
  • 20 I. Maatsen
  • 23 M. Flekken

Timeline

  1. Netherlands
    15' Netherlands Card · Yellow Card
    Joey Veerman

    Foul

  2. Poland
    16' Poland Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Buksa · Assist: P. Zielinski
  3. Netherlands
    29' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Gakpo · Assist: N. Aké
  4. Poland
    46' Poland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Szymanski · On: J. Moder
  5. Poland
    55' Poland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Urbański · On: K. Swiderski
  6. Poland
    55' Poland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Taras Romanczuk · On: B. Slisz
  7. Netherlands
    62' Netherlands subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joey Veerman · On: G. Wijnaldum
  8. Netherlands
    62' Netherlands subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Xavi Simons · On: D. Malen
  9. Poland
    78' Poland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Zielinski · On: J. Piotrowski
  10. Netherlands
    81' Netherlands subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Gakpo · On: Jeremie Frimpong
  11. Netherlands
    81' Netherlands subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Depay · On: W. Weghorst
  12. Netherlands
    83' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Weghorst
  13. Poland
    86' Poland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Salamon · On: B. Bereszynski
  14. Netherlands
    87' Netherlands subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Aké · On: Micky van de Ven

Match Stats

Stat Poland Netherlands
Fouls 10 8
Pass Accuracy 79% 89%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 21
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 295 579
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 1.32 1.46
Shots off Target 4 14
Possession 34% 66%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 232 514
Shots Inside Box 8 14
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Netherlands' equalizer by C. Gakpo in the 29th minute shifted the momentum in their favor
  • ▸ W. Weghorst's late goal (83') sealed the victory for Netherlands, putting pressure on Poland