Netherlands v Turkey LIVE: Result, final score and reaction as Dutch set up England semi-final
Stefan de Vrij netted before Cody Gakpo forced an own goal, as the Dutch came from behind to win
Netherlands beat Turkey in a thrilling quarter-final at Euro 2024 on Saturday, setting up a semi-final with England next week.
Underdogs Turkey always looked dangerous on the break, but they took the lead through a set piece, with Samet Akaydin netting a header in the first half.
The Dutch looked in danger, but Ronald Koeman’s side hit back with 20 minutes left in normal time, as Stefan de Vrij scored his own header to draw his nation level. And then six minutes later, Cody Gakpo forced an own goal from Mert Muldur, catching the Turkish defender out with a back-post run.
That strike proved the difference in Berlin, as Netherlands booked their spot in the final four, where England await on Wednesday.
Re-live all action and follow the post-game fallout below, as Netherlands beat Turkey at Euro 2024.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey
95 mins
The final minute of added time and Turkey are on the attack still, but they concede a free-kick near the Netherlands box.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey
94 mins
A great, last-ditch block from Dumfries prevents the shot from Calhanoglu, and then he fouls the Dutchman when trying to win the ball.
A bit of pinball from both sides ends with Turkey on the attack, but the Netherlands clear again.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey
92 mins
CLOSE! A brilliant save from Verbruggen as another cross comes in and Kılıçsoy heads it down! The Dutchman did brilliantly to claw it away.
Moments later, de Vrij heads agains the attacker when defending close to his goal line.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey
90 mins
Turkey have brought on Kılıçsoy in place of Ayhan. Moments before, the Netherlands were clean through but Gakpo could only direct his header straight at Gunok.
Turkey win a dangerous free-kick on the right, and it’ll be Calhanoglu to fire it in.
It’s a good delivery and it runs to Aktürkoğlu at the back post, but he can only put his header wide too!
There’ll be five minutes of added time.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey
89 mins
The Netherlands bring on Jeremie Frimpong and Joshua Zirkzee in place of Xavi Simons and Memphis Depay.
Quick feet from Guler to lose Dumfiries and he swings a cross to the back post, but Tosun can only direct his header wide.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey
86 mins
CLOSE! Close twice for Turkey!
They attack and there’s chaos in the Netherlands box, with the ball running across the area to Celik, and his effort is somehow blocked by Schoeten.
On the follow-up, the ball is worked to Akturkoglu, and his shot is blocked by van de Ven.
The Netherlands clear from the corner.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey
84 mins
Tosun dives to a speculative cross, but it was always asking too much and his effort is high and wide.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey
83 mins
The Netherlands are working the ball well in midfield, and they’re looking a lot more composed than their opponents.
They’re playing at a walking pace when they have the ball in defence.
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