Ronald Koeman’s resurgent Netherlands side take on Turkey in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals tonight, looking to book a semi-final spot against England.
The Dutch eased past Romania in their last-16 match, with impressive performances from Cody Gakpo, Donyell Malen and Xavi Simons handing them a 3-0 win this week. And though many neutrals expected them to be facing Ralf Rangnick’s impressive Austria in the last eight, they were surprised as Turkey battled to an enthralling 2-1 win, with two goals from Merih Demiral proving the difference.
That result has set up an unexpected encounter in Berlin, with two sides who have steadily improved as the tournament progressed now facing their toughest test so far. Next up for the winner: England, who beat Switzerland on penalties.
Follow all the latest updates and reaction below as the Netherlands take on Turkey at Euro 2024.
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey
The Netherlands give away a cheap free-kick from Verbruggen’s clearance. Will there be one more chance for Turkey?
There are plenty of cards being given out to people on the bench.
Chris Wilson6 July 2024 21:54
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey
The final minute of added time and Turkey are on the attack still, but they concede a free-kick near the Netherlands box.
Chris Wilson6 July 2024 21:53
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey
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.
Chris Wilson6 July 2024 21:52
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey
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.
Chris Wilson6 July 2024 21:51
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey
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.
Chris Wilson6 July 2024 21:49
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey
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.
Chris Wilson6 July 2024 21:47
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey
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.
Chris Wilson6 July 2024 21:45
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey
Tosun dives to a speculative cross, but it was always asking too much and his effort is high and wide.
Chris Wilson6 July 2024 21:42
Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-1 Turkey
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.
Chris Wilson6 July 2024 21:41