NETHERLANDS–TÜRKIYE: DUTCH JOIN ENGLAND IN LAST FOUR

The Netherlands eliminated Turkey in the quarter-finals of the Euro (2-1) and will meet England on Wednesday in the last four.

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END OF THE MATCH

It’s over! Netherlands join England in the semi-finals!

It was tough for the Dutch, who passed the obstacle of Turkey this Saturday in Berlin (2-1). Trailing after a goal from Akaydin, the Netherlands turned everything around in six minutes thanks to De Virj and an own goal (him again) from Mert Müldur. Ronald Koeman’s men will face England on Wednesday in Dortmund!

90+3′

The Dumfries tackle

Inter defender sticks out his leg to block Calhanoglu’s shot! The Turkish captain is booked after fouling his Nerazzurri teammate.

90+2′

The Verbruggen parade!!

What a save from the Dutch keeper on a deflection from Kilissoy! He was on his line!

90′

Aktürkoğlu failed again!

On the free kick, Aktürkoğlu’s header goes wide!

90′

Interesting free kick coming up for Turkey

De Virj is penalized for a foul on Tosun.

89′

Tosun’s head!

Off balance, the Turkish striker was unable to straighten the ball, which flew over Verbruggen’s goal.

88′
TACTICAL CHANGE

It’s still turning on the Dutch side

Depay and Xavi Simons are replaced by Zirkee and Frimpong.

85′

The rescue in the Dutch area!

What a saving intervention from Van de Ven on his line on a shot from Aktürkoglu!! The Inter defender concedes a corner but the equalizer was close for Turkey!

82′
CHANGE DUE TO INJURY

It’s over for the Turkish striker

Akaydin is evacuated on a stretcher. He is replaced by Celik. Muldur also leaves, replaced by Tosun, who takes the lead of the attack.

79′

Van de Ven takes everything

Big intervention by the Dutch defender on Akaydin, who remains on the ground after a thigh-knee contact. The stretcher is brought out.

78′
TACTICAL CHANGE

Montella reacts

The Turkish coach made a double change: Ozcan and Yildiz were replaced by Aktürkoglu and Yokuslu.

77′
AIM!!!

GAKPO’S GOAL!

The Netherlands turn everything around! In front of a crazy turn, Cody Gakpo is on the receiving end of a cross from Dumfries by sliding to give the Dutch the advantage! In slow motion, it seems that the goal is indeed scored by the famous CSC…

75′

Depay on the ground

The Atletico Madrid striker falls in the penalty area, but still wins a corner.

74′
TACTICAL CHANGE

Double change for Koeman

Aké and Reijnders give way to ven de Ven and Veerman.

73′

Turkey must react

Güler takes a free kick towards the penalty area, but the Netherlands are able to clear.

71′
AIM!!!

The Dutch equalizer!

Corner taken in two stages by Depay, for the powerful header of De Virj, who crucifies Günok! Everything is relaunched in this last quarter-final!

70′

The Turkish bloc is still in place

Still no changes planned for Turkey.

65′

Decisive Verbruggen!

On the free kick that followed, the ball came back to the feet of Yildiz, who saw his shot pushed away by Verbruggen!

64′
YELLOW CARD

Van Dijk is caught out

The Dutch captain is booked for a serious foul on Yilmaz.

From Virj at a very tight angle

New Dutch offensive. Depay sees his attempt blocked by an opponent’s header. On the right side, De Virj crosses from a tight angle but Günok calmly catches it.

61′

Still waste on the Dutch side

Gakpo’s cross is way too long and ends up behind the Turkish goal.

59′

Ozcan sacrificed himself

The Turkish midfielder goes to the duel with his head, where Schouten puts his foot. Ozcan complains about his knee, but he gets up.

58′

Depay’s shot was too crushed

Dutch high recovery. Depay goes alone and tries at the edge of the area. His shot too crushed ends up in the arms of Günok.

56′

Güler hits the post!

Arda Güler takes charge of the free kick with his left foot, a curling shot that hits Verbruggen’s post after a rebound!

55′
YELLOW CARD

Big mistake by Aké

Manchester City defender stops Arda Güler improperly and receives a yellow card. Free kick from 26m to come for Turkey.

53′

The threat is getting closer

On the left, Gapko crosses towards the penalty spot, but Kadoglu clears with a diving header.

51′

Depay too short!

Aké looks for Weghorst’s header in the box. The Dutch giant passes it back to Depay, who wants to tackle again, but he’s too short! Big opportunity for the Netherlands.

50′

Gakpo sanctioned

The Dutch winger is guilty of a sole on Muldur’s foot. A simple reminder to order from Clément Turpin.

48′

Depay is searched in the area

Long cross from De Vrij towards Depay, but the ball is cleared for a corner by the Turkish defense. A corner poorly exploited by the former Lyon player.

46′
REPRISE

It’s back to Berlin, with a change for the Netherlands

Wout Weghorst comes on at half-time to replace Steven Bergwijn.

45′
HALF TIME

Turkey leads 1-0 in this quarter-final!

Turkey are well on their way to qualifying for the Euro semi-finals. The Netherlands were very timid offensively against the Turks. Despite a good first ten minutes, Ronald Koeman’s men did not find the back of the net. The Turks can confirm in the second half to ensure their qualification.

45′

Additional time

There are 2 minutes of added time!

44′

Gakpo countered by Turkish defense

Gakpo sees his cross blocked by the Turkish defense. The Dutch ask for a penalty for a handball in the area but there is nothing according to Clément Turpin.

42′

Bergwijn forces his shot

Bergwijn tries a shot with his right foot but he forces it too much and misses the target completely. The Netherlands are not getting there so far.

41′

The Dutch continue to commit offsides…

After Van Dijk, it was Gakpo’s turn to be flagged offside. The Netherlands were wasting many chances with their offsides.

39′

The Netherlands are struggling to get close to the surface!

After the Turks opened the scoring, the Dutch struggled to be dangerous in attack.

36′
AIM!!!

Turkey leads 1-0 thanks to Akaydin!

Arda Güler crosses towards the far post and finds Akaydin’s header who deflects the ball. Turkey leads 1-0!

33′

Aké concedes a corner for Turkey

Turkey push in the last minutes of the first half and get a corner. The corner is taken but it is harmless for the Netherlands.

32′

Arda Güler attempts the lobe

Arda Güler recovers the ball at the edge of the Dutch area and tries a lob with his left foot but it’s off target!

31′

Another free kick for Turkey!

Çalhanoğlu takes the free kick, Verbruggen punches the ball away and clears the danger.

30′
YELLOW CARD

Simons punished for a big sole!

Xavi Simons receives the first yellow card of the match. He puts a big foot on Müldür. The Dutchman protests but Clément Turpin remains firm.

28′

Bardakci misses the target!

The free kick is taken by Turkey. Bardakci tries to take the ball in the Dutch area but he can’t adjust his shot. It misses the target.

28′

Çalhanoğlu wins a free kick in the field half

Çalhanoğlu wins a free kick in the half of the field. Danger for the Netherlands!

26′

New possession sequence for the Netherlands

The Netherlands have possession of the ball but it remains sterile. The players are too static, no player attempts a deep run or acceleration.

24′

The pace is calming down between the Netherlands and Turkey

After twenty minutes of play, the pace has slowed. Both teams have still not found the back of the net.

21′

Calhanoglu countered!

Calhanoglu is blocked by the Dutch defence after a right-footed shot. The ball is put out for a corner.

19′

Turkey struggles to get close to the opposition’s area

Bardackci tries a cross to the right of the Dutch camp for Güler but his shot is too strong and goes out of bounds. The Turks have difficulty getting close to the opponent’s area.

16′

Akaydin injured in the calf

Akaydin goes out and gets treatment on the edge of the pitch after receiving a blow to the calf.

15′

Gakpo flagged offside in the box

Simons tries to find Gakpo in the box but the latter is flagged offside.

13′

Possession of the ball is shared between the two teams

57% possession for the Netherlands against 43% possession for Turkey.

12′

Xavi Simons misses the frame!

Simons curls his shot with his right foot from the edge of the box but misses the target.

11′

Özcan tests himself but misses the target!

Özcan tries a long-range shot but it misses the target. Yilmaz was asking for the ball on his right.

8′

Simons at fault on Calhanoglu

Turkey win a free kick just outside their area after Simons fouled Calhanoglu.

6′

Depay well found by Dumfries in the opposing area!

Dumfries in his right wing finds Depay in the opposing area. With his back to goal, Memphis Depay turns and follows up with his left foot but he cannot adjust his shot.

4′

Schouten stopped by Turkish defense

Schouten tries to penetrate the opposing surface but is quickly stopped by the good return of the Turkish defense.

3′

The Netherlands plays very high

The Dutch press very high to hinder Turkey’s recovery. And it pays off as the Netherlands recover the ball.

1′

First attempt for the Netherlands!

Depay is served at the edge of the area by Gakpo, he rushes into the opposing penalty area before unleashing a shot with his right foot but it goes over the Turkish goal.

1′
KICK-OFF

Here we go in this first period!

The kick-off is underway and the Netherlands begin play.

The compositions are in!

Netherlands: Verbruggen – Dumfries, De Virj, Van Dijk, Aké – Schouten, Xavi Simons, Reijnders – Bergwijn, Depay, Gakpo

Turkey: Mert Günok – Mert Müldur, Kaan Aykan, Samet Akaydin, Bardakci, Kadioglu – Yilmaz, özcan, Calhanoglu, Yildiz – Arda Güler.

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