Euro 2024: With a buzzer-beater by Watkins England beats the Netherlands 2-1 (videos)

England’s dream of “It’s Coming Home” is alive and well! Step by step, the Three Lions have made it, securing their presence in back-to-back Euro finals. Southgate’s team, on their best night of the European Championship, fell behind again (for the third consecutive match!) but found the strength to respond and roared back in the most resounding way. Thanks to Watkins’ beautiful goal in the 90th minute, England came from behind to defeat the formidable Netherlands (2-1) and set up a final showdown with Spain in the Euro 2024 grand final.

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The match started in the best possible way for the Oranje. In just the 7th minute, Xavi Simons stole the ball from Rice, carried it forward, and with an incredible long-range “rocket” beat Pickford to make it 1-0. However, the Netherlands did not have much time to celebrate their lead.

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The English significantly raised their performance and responded immediately. In the 18th minute, Kane won a penalty from Dumfries’ careless tackle and converted it from the spot to make it 1-1.

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Southgate’s team gained confidence after the equalizer and pressed for a comeback, but saw Dumfries make a crucial goal-line clearance in the 23rd minute, stopping Foden’s shot after Meino’s brilliant play. Seven minutes later, the Dutch defender hit the post with a header from a corner, and in the 32nd minute, Foden replicated his misfortune, seeing his incredible curling shot from outside the box hit the woodwork.

In the first half, both teams provided plenty of entertainment, with England appearing better than ever in the tournament. However, in the second 45 minutes, both teams seemed to regret their approach. The pace slowed, good chances were minimal, and the two sides neutralized each other. Van Dijk came closest to scoring, but in the 65th minute, Pickford saved his effort after Schouten’s free-kick.

Towards the end of the match, England also flirted with a winning goal. Saka’s goal in the 80th minute was disallowed for a narrow offside on Walker, and in the 88th minute, Palmer’s finish from an excellent position in the box was poor. The golden goal was in the air and finally came in the 90th minute. Watkins, who had come on as a substitute, received Palmer’s pass in the box, rolled over De Vrij, and with a powerful diagonal shot, sent his national team to Berlin!

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