In the semifinal match held in Dortmund, England emerged victorious against the Netherlands with a score of 2-1.
Match Highlights
The Netherlands took the lead in the 7th minute. Xavi Simons scored a stunning goal from outside the penalty area, finding the net with a powerful shot from the edge of the box. In the 17th minute, England was awarded a penalty after a VAR review. Harry Kane stepped up and equalized.
With this penalty goal, Kane tied with Alan Shearer as the joint top scorer for England in European Championship history, each with seven goals. England came close again in the 23rd minute, but Denzel Dumfries cleared Phil Foden's shot off the line.
The first half was lively, with both teams creating several chances. Dumfries hit the post for the Netherlands in the 30th minute, and Foden did the same for England two minutes later. The first half ended in a 1-1 draw.
Contrary to the first half, the second half saw a slower pace as both teams were cautious and avoided taking risks.
In the 65th minute, Virgil van Dijk's header from a set piece was saved by England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. England thought they had taken the lead in the 79th minute when Bukayo Saka scored from a Kyle Walker cross, but the goal was disallowed for offside.
WATKINS SCORES, ENGLAND IN THE FINAL!
Substitute Ollie Watkins scored the decisive goal for England in stoppage time (90+1).
With this goal, England won the match 2-1 and advanced to the European Championship final, where they will face Spain.
The final between England and Spain will be held on Sunday, July 14, in Berlin.
