Netherlands scores 3 goals, advances to quarterfinals
In the EURO 2024 Round of 16, the Netherlands defeated Romania 3-0 to secure their ticket to the quarterfinals.
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Romania and the Netherlands faced off in the EURO 2024 Round of 16.
The Netherlands was the side that started the match played at the Munich Football Arena with pressure.
The 'Oranje' found the goal in the 20th minute as a result of their high-pressure play. After entering the penalty area and shaking off his defender, Cody Gakpo beat Florin Nita with his shot to put the ball in the net.
The first half of the match ended with a 1-0 lead for the Netherlands.
The Netherlands found a goal in the 63rd minute to extend the lead to 2. However, this goal was disallowed for offside following a VAR review.
Donyell Malen, who entered the match at the beginning of the second half, extended the lead to 2 in the 83rd minute with a goal assisted by Cody Gakpo, easing the pressure on his team.
Stepping up once again in the 90+3rd minute of the match, Donyell Malen brought the score to 3-0.
There were no more goals in the remainder of the match, and the Netherlands left the pitch with a 3-0 victory, becoming the side that managed to reach the quarterfinals.
In the quarterfinals, the Netherlands will face the winner of the Austria-Turkey matchup.