Match report
England Defeats Netherlands 2-1 in Euro Championship Thriller
Netherlands
1–2
FT
England
Jul 10, 2024
In a high-stakes Euro Championship encounter, England managed to secure a thrilling victory against the Netherlands with a 2-1 scoreline. The match featured a rapid early goal from Xavi Simons for the Netherlands, followed by a penalty conversion from Harry Kane and a late winner by Ollie Watkins.
Key Facts
- • Xavi Simons scored the first goal for the Netherlands in the 7th minute.
- • Harry Kane equalized with a penalty in the 18th minute.
- • Ollie Watkins secured the victory for England in the 90th minute.
- • Kieran Trippier and Jude Bellingham received yellow cards for England.
- • Virgil van Dijk and Xavi Simons were cautioned for the Netherlands.
Lineups
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)
- 14 T. Reijnders (M)
- 18 D. Malen (M)
- 7 X. Simons (M)
- 11 C. Gakpo (M)
- 10 M. Depay (F)
Substitutes
- 16 J. Veerman
- 9 W. Weghorst
- 21 J. Zirkzee
- 19 B. Brobbey
- 26 R. Gravenberch
- 20 I. Maatsen
- 8 G. Wijnaldum
- 17 D. Blind
- 15 M. van de Ven
- 25 S. Bergwijn
- 12 J. Frimpong
- 3 M. de Ligt
- 23 M. Flekken
- 2 L. Geertruida
- 13 J. Bijlow
England
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Pickford (G)
- 2 K. Walker (D)
- 5 J. Stones (D)
- 6 M. Guéhi (D)
- 7 B. Saka (M)
- 26 K. Mainoo (M)
- 4 D. Rice (M)
- 12 K. Trippier (M)
- 11 P. Foden (F)
- 10 J. Bellingham (F)
- 9 H. Kane (F)
Substitutes
- 3 L. Shaw
- 24 C. Palmer
- 19 O. Watkins
- 16 C. Gallagher
- 14 E. Konsa
- 8 T. Alexander-Arnold
- 22 J. Gomez
- 15 L. Dunk
- 25 A. Wharton
- 18 A. Gordon
- 23 D. Henderson
- 17 I. Toney
- 20 J. Bowen
- 13 A. Ramsdale
- 21 E. Eze
Timeline
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?' England Card · Yellow CardK. Trippier
Argument
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7' Netherlands Goal · Normal GoalXavi Simons
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16' England Var · Penalty confirmedH. Kane
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17' Netherlands Card · Yellow CardD. Dumfries
Foul
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18' England Goal · PenaltyH. Kane
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35' Netherlands subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Depay · On: Joey Veerman
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46' Netherlands subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Malen · On: W. Weghorst
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46' England subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Trippier · On: L. Shaw
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72' England Card · Yellow CardJude Bellingham
Foul
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80' England subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Foden · On: C. Palmer
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81' England subst · Substitution 3Off: H. Kane · On: O. Watkins
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86' England Card · Yellow CardB. Saka
Foul
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87' Netherlands Card · Yellow CardV. van Dijk
Argument
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90'+1 Netherlands Card · Yellow CardXavi Simons
Argument
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90'+3 Netherlands subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Dumfries · On: J. Zirkzee
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90'+3 England subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Mainoo · On: C. Gallagher
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90'+3 England subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Saka · On: E. Konsa
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90' England Goal · Normal GoalO. Watkins · Assist: C. Palmer
Match Stats
| Stat | Netherlands | England |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 92% |
| Offsides | 1 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 9 |
| Corners | 3 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 414 | 589 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 5 |
| xG | 0.54 | 1.25 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 2 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 372 | 542 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Xavi Simons set the tone for the Netherlands, but England quickly responded with a penalty from Harry Kane to level the score.
- ▸ The late goal by Ollie Watkins shifted the momentum decisively in England's favor, securing a crucial victory in the Euro Championship.