The quarter-finals of Euro 2024 concluded with tightly contested matches.
England versus Switzerland followed a familiar script from England’s previous games in the tournament. Switzerland played well, opening the scoring in the 75th minute through B. Embolo’s beautiful header from a cross inside the box. However, within five minutes, England responded. With an assist from Declan Rice, Saka equalized, sending the game into extra time. Despite continued efforts, neither team managed to score, leading to a penalty shootout where Pickford’s impressive performance helped England secure a 5-3 victory.
Netherlands versus Turkey began with an early goal by Samet Akaydin, who headed the ball into the net. The Netherlands struggled to find an equalizer until the 70th minute when De Vrij scored with a header, leveling the match. The Dutch then seized momentum, and in the 76th minute, a cross deflected off Turkey’s M. Muldur, resulting in an own goal and giving Netherlands a 2-1 lead, securing their spot in the semi-finals.
With these results, the stage is now set for the Euro 2024 semi-finals: Spain will face France, and England will take on the Netherlands.
