The Netherlands advanced to the European Championship semifinals after coming from behind to beat Türkiye 2-1 on Saturday in Berlin. 

Türkiye took a 1-0 lead into halftime with Samet Akaydin’s header in the 35th minute. 

The Netherlands surged in the second half. Stefan de Vrij tied it up with a header of his own in the 70th minute, and Cody Gakpo put the Dutch side ahead just six minutes later.

The Netherlands will now take on England, which defeated Switzerland 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in extra time earlier Saturday to advance. 

France and Spain will meet in the other semifinal matchup.

More to come.

In a thrilling quarterfinal match at Euro 2024, the Netherlands secured a hard-fought victory over Turkiye to advance to the semifinals of the tournament. The Dutch team put on a dominant performance, showcasing their skill and determination on the field.

The match started off with both teams playing aggressively, but it was the Netherlands who struck first with a goal in the early minutes of the game. Turkiye fought back, equalizing the score shortly after, but the Dutch team refused to back down. With their strong defense and precise passing, they were able to regain the lead before halftime.

In the second half, Turkiye pushed hard to level the score once again, but the Netherlands’ goalkeeper made several crucial saves to keep his team in the lead. The Dutch team’s offense continued to press forward, creating multiple scoring opportunities and eventually sealing the victory with another goal late in the game.

The win was a testament to the Netherlands’ skill and teamwork, as they outplayed a tough Turkiye team to secure their spot in the semifinals. Their next challenge will be against England, who also had a strong showing in the quarterfinals. The matchup promises to be an exciting one, with both teams vying for a spot in the final of Euro 2024.

As fans eagerly await the semifinal clash between the Netherlands and England, one thing is certain – it will be a game filled with intensity, skill, and passion as both teams battle it out for a chance to lift the coveted Euro 2024 trophy.