Last-Minute Drama: Watkins Sends England to Euro 2024 Final with Stoppage-Time Winner Against Netherlands
In the Euro 2024 semi-final match between the Netherlands and England, England secured a 2-1 victory with a stoppage-time goal by substitute Ollie Watkins. The game, held in Dortmund, began with Xavi Simons giving the Netherlands an early lead in the 7th minute with a long-range shot. England equalized in the 18th minute when Harry Kane converted a penalty awarded after a VAR review for a foul by Denzel Dumfries. Both teams played aggressively, maintaining a 1-1 tie until the final moments when Watkins scored the decisive goal, sending England to the final against Spain. Despite a mixed performance in the group stage, the Netherlands had made a strong comeback in the knockout rounds, while England had edged through their matches with a cautious but effective style of play.